Salvation is the theme as children learn about parable of the prodigal son. In seven sessions, they'll learn about sin and its consequences, their need for a Savior, and the means of grace provided to bring us back into the family of God. Activities for each lesson include music, stories, puppet skits, Bible memory, drama, and games. A supplemental CD is included with sing-along songs for the unit.
This unit provides 60 - 90 minutes of programming for each lesson, and can be adapted to fit the needs of your ministry. You'll need a maximum of five segment leaders, plus a songleader, two puppeteers, and three actors. A minimum of three people could lead all segments, lead songs, puppeteer, and act.
Lessons are:
- Sin
- Works
- Repentance
- The Cross
- Forgiveness
- Growing in Grace
- Worship
For children grades 1 through 6, this unit can be used for children's church, VBS, midweek activities, Sunday school, camps, and more.
Segments in each lesson are:
- Opening
- Puppet Skit
- Music
- Today's Story
- Bible Memory
- Offering and Announcements
- Drama Skit
- Challenge
- Prayer Time
- Bible Game/Quiz
- Closing
This unit includes:
- Unit overview
- Printed song lyrics
- Supplemental music CD
- Puppet song ideas
- Complete reproducible lesson plans for seven sessions, including drama and puppet skits, stories, activities, games, quizzes, and Bible memory
- Reproducible Bible Memory Page