"A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, 'Come, for all things are now ready.' But they all with one accord began to make excuses" (Luke 14:16-17)

Quotes from the Lord's Word (selected quotes about Come Unto Me)

Teaching the Spiritual Concept: (talking with children and teens about the Church)

Preschool Talks:

"The Story of the Great Supper" by the Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss
"The Pool of Bethesda" by the Rev. Kurt Horigan Asplundh

Projects and Activities:

Activities

Learning by Heart (PDF)

Projects

Pool of Bethesda Diorama (ages 3-6) (PDF)
(From a Family Lesson on John 5.)
 Diorama of Healing the Paralyzed Man (ages 3-6) (PDF)
(From a Family Lesson on Mark 2.)
The Lord Is in His Holy Temple (ages 5-12)(PDF)

Coloring Pages
The Word of the Lord (PDF)
The Lord Heals the Man at the Pool of Bethesda (PDF)

Family Activities Overview

Sunday School:

Lesson 2.24: Lowering the Man to Jesus (ages 4-6) (PDF)
Make a diorama with figures made of salt ceramic or another modeling compound.
Religion Project for John 5: The Pool at Bethesda (PDF)
Directions for making a simple doll for each child to bandage.

Songs:

Father in Heaven Who Gave Us the Word (PDF)
All That the Lord Has Spoken (PDF)
See the Savior in the Temple (PDF)

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