A man had two sons. The younger son wanted his share of the family property so he could go his own way in the world. He packed up everything he owned and left his brother and father. But he wasted his money on wild living and soon was so poor he had nothing to eat. So he decided to go back to his father, asking forgiveness and seeking a job as servant for his father. When he was still a long way off, his father recognized him and ran to meet him, forgiving him and crying out in celebration. The older son, who had stayed faithful to his father all along was upset. The father reassured his older son of his constant love but also reaffirmed his love for the younger son who had been lost, but now was found.
"Dear friends, since God loved us this much, we must love each other"
God loves us even when we do wrong things.
When we are truly sorry God forgives us.
Making bad choices can hurt yourself and others.
God doesn’t want us to be jealous even when things don’t seem fair.
God wants us to be thankful for what we have.
Create wire sculptures in Creation Station.
Hear the “Prodigal Son” tell his own story in Good News.
Experience the celebration of the son's return in the Apostle's Playhouse.
Watch the story of the Prodigal Son and learn about God’s forgiveness in Holywood.
See if you know the facts of the story with the "Game Wheel" in Antioch Arcade.
Praising Puppets explore their feelings of jealousy. What do they do about it?
Read: Luke 15:11-32 or read your favorite Bible story book
Reflection: The younger son thought he didn’t need his father and went his own way. Do we ever act that way toward God? What are some things we do when we wander away from God.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for loving us so much that you forgive us even when we do things that are wrong. Help us to do the right thing. Amen
Offering: Your offering will go to Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network. We will be helping homeless families in Wake county. Please bring your offering to the jar in the Great Hall.
Good News - Mr. Tom Bennet
Holywood - Mrs. Lisa Porter
Apostle's Playhouse - Mrs. Sara Ridings
Praising Puppets - Mrs. Vivian Doeling
Antioch Arcade - Mrs. Lisa Van Genderen
Creation Station - Mr. Barry and Mrs. Susan Harmon
Thank you to our curriculum design team: Toni Dattilo, Nancy Stokes, Robin Morris, Catherine Devins and The Reverend Joan McCarthy