Sharing Gods Love with Others

Title: “Sharing God’s Love with Others”

Props Needed:
1. A large heart cut out from red construction paper
2. A small stuffed animal or a doll
3. A few small treats (like candies or stickers)
4. A small cardboard box or container
5. A large picture of the world (printed or drawn)
6. A globe or world map (if available)

Presentation Outline:

1. **Introduction**: Begin by gathering the children in a circle. Hold up the large heart cut out and say, “Today, we’re going to talk about God’s love! In the Bible, in John 3:16, it says, ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son.’ This shows how big God’s love is!”

2. **Showing Love with a Prop**: Take the small stuffed animal or doll and explain that just like we can love our toys and friends, God loves us even more! Say, “If you had to pick one toy or stuffed animal that you really love, what would it be? (Let a few children respond) Now, imagine giving that toy away to show love to someone who doesn’t have one. That’s what God did for us!”

3. **Sharing Treats**: Next, present the small treats. Hold them up and say, “Sometimes, sharing something sweet is a great way to show love!” Pass the candies or stickers around, letting each child have one. Explain, “Just like we can share these treats and make each other happy, we can share God’s love with others, too!”

4. **Using the Box**: Show the small cardboard box/container. Explain, “This box can be like our hearts. When we fill it with love, we can then share it with others.” Start placing the small treats in the box. Say, “When we show love to our friends, family, and people in our community, we’re filling our hearts and this box with even more love!”

5. **The World Picture**: Now bring out the large picture of the world. Say, “God’s love isn’t just for us, it’s for everyone all around the world!” You can place the heart over the world picture to symbolize that God’s love covers everyone. Encourage the children to name places they might want to share love with, like their school, their neighborhood, or other countries.

6. **Closing Thoughts**: To wrap up, hold up the globe or map if you have one. Say, “Everywhere we go, we can share God’s love! Even a small act of kindness can mean a lot to someone else.” Encourage the children to think of one way they can share God’s love with someone this week, and ask them to share their ideas.

7. **Prayer**: End the session with a simple prayer thanking God for His love and asking for help to share that love with others.

This interactive illustration combines visual elements, hands-on activities, and personal reflections to effectively teach young children about sharing God’s love in an engaging way.