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One Man Thanks JesusBible StoryLuke 17:11-19

Teacher ChallengeThe 10 men who cried out to Jesus as He passed byhad to stay far from others. They had to tear theirclothes, uncover their heads, cover their mouths andcry “Unclean! Unclean!” to all who came near. (SeeLeviticus 13:40-46.) They must have been a shame-filled, demoralized group!

But all 10 men believed. All 10 men obeyed Jesus. And all 10 were healed! One man, however, stoppedwhen he saw he was healed. He returned to throw himself at Jesus’ feet and give thanks. And that oneout of 10 began a relationship with Jesus the others missed!

� How has God met you in a time when you felt ashamed and discouraged?

� How did you respond?

A young child’s gratitude may be expressed only in a look or a smile. So remember this one man’s exam-ple. Praise God often as you talk. Pause often to thank God, both aloud with the children, and quietly, inyour own heart. Teach thankfulness—by example!

Teacher’s Planning1. Choose which centers you

will provide and the order in which children will par-ticipate in them. For tips on schedule planning, see page 9.

2. Plan who will lead each cen-ter, making sure to have oneadult for approximately everysix children. For staffing tipsand ideas, see page 12.

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God’s Word“I will give thanks to the Lord.” Psalm 7:17

God’s Word and MeJesus teaches me to thank God.

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Play to LearnActive Game Center: Count to Ten

CollectBible.

Do1. Children play a game like Duck, Duck, Goose.

Children sit on the floor in a circle. A volunteerwalks around the circle and pats children gen-tly on the head or shoulder as he or she counts to 10.

2. The child who is patted when “10” is called takes the place of the volunteer, who sits in the tenthchild’s place. Continue until all children have had a turn. (Note: If the same children are patted on“10” each round, have children trade places.)

Talk About� In today’s Bible story, 10 sick men came to Jesus to

ask Him for help. And Jesus helped them! One manthanked Jesus for His help. Let’s play a game count-ing to 10.

� The Bible says, “I will give thanks to the Lord.”“Lord” is another name of God. We can thank Godfor the good things He’s given us.

� Natalie, what good thing has God given you? Youcan thank God for your mom and dad.

� Pray briefly, Thank You, God, for the good things You give us.

For Younger ChildrenChildren walk in a circle while you count to 10. On “10” children sit down.

For Older ChildrenBefore each round, the child standing names something for which he or she could thank God.

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Play to LearnArt Center: Thankful Faces

CollectBible, white card stock, crayons, watercolor paintsand paintbrushes or water-based markers.

DoChildren use crayons to draw happy faces on whitecard stock. Children use watercolor paints or water-based markers to color over crayon drawings.

Talk About� The Bible says, “I will give thanks to the

Lord.” “Lord” is another name for God.We can show we are happy for all thegood things God gives us. Let’s drawsome happy faces!

� Caroline, I see you working hard to paintyour page. You can thank God for yourhands to paint with. We can thank Godthat we can use our eyes to see so manypretty colors.

� Cody, you have a very happy face! Whatcan you thank God for?

� Jesus teaches us to give thanks to God.Pray briefly, Dear God, thank You for thegood things You do for us. Thank You forloving us.

For Younger ChildrenBefore class, use a crayon to draw happy faces on white card stock.

For Older ChildrenInstead of drawing happy faces, children draw pictures of things they want to thank God for.


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Lesson 29Play to LearnConstruction Center: Neighborhood Thanks

CollectBible, blocks, recyclables (cereal boxes, oatmeal andcoffee containers, juice cartons, etc.), toy people.

Do1. Children use blocks and recyclables to build

their neighborhood.

2. Children use toy people to act out families in the neighbor-hood (walking dogs, going to the park, visiting neighbors, driving to the store, etc.).


Lord.” “Lord” is another name for God.Let’s build our neighborhood and thankGod for the people who live in it.

� Tyson, who are the people in your family?The people in our families love and carefor us. We can thank God for our families.Jesus teaches us to give thanks to God.

� Amber, what are you building? We canthank God for plants and flowers thatgrow in parks and gardens. What is yourfavorite color of flower?

� Jesus teaches us to give thanks to God.We can thank God for all the good thingsHe gives us. Pray briefly, Thank You, God,for all the good things You give us. ThankYou for our families.

For Younger ChildrenBefore class, use blocks and recyclables to set up neighborhood. Children play with toy people in neighborhood.

For Older ChildrenProvide a length of butcher paper. Children draw roads and build neighborhood on paper.




Play to LearnDramatic Play Center: Gift of Thanks

CollectBible, small classroom items and/or toys, tissuepaper, gift bags.

Do1. Children wrap small classroom items and/or

toys in tissue paper. Children place wrappeditems in gift bags.

2. Once gifts are wrapped and in bags, children pretend to have a birthday party. All children help unwrap gifts. Repeat as time and interest allow.


Lord.” “Lord” is another name for God.We can thank God for all the good thingsHe has given us. Let’s wrap some giftsand pretend to give good things to some-one else.

� Vanessa, when have you gone to a birth-day party? We have birthday parties be-cause we’re happy that person was born.

� Sean, how old are you? How old will yoube on your next birthday? Every year,you grow taller and stronger. You cangive thanks to God for helping you grow.

� Jesus teaches us to give thanks to God.Pray briefly, Thank You, God, for all thegood things You give us. We love You!

For Younger ChildrenInstead of wrapping items in tissue paper, children will enjoy placing small items and toys from classroom into bags and taking them out again.

For Older ChildrenProvide gift boxes, wrapping paper, ribbons and transparent tape. Children place small classroomitems and/or toys in gift boxes. Help children cut wrapping paper and ribbon as needed. Children use wrapping paper, ribbon and tape to wrap gift boxes.


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Listen to LearnLuke 17:11-19

CollectBible, Bible Story 39 pictures from God’s Story forMe Poster Pack #2, Preschool Music #2 DVD or CDand player.

Greet Each OtherChildren stand in a circle. Did you have cerealfor breakfast? If a child answers yes to yourquestion, he or she sits down. Repeat with otherquestions. Do you have a baby brother? Areyou wearing tennis shoes today? Do you have a warm bed to sleep in at night? Continue until all children are seated. We can thank God for all the good things He gives us.

Tell the StoryOpen your Bible to Luke 17:11-19. Tell the story using the pictured motions (keywords in bold) orshow Bible Story 39 pictures.

What do you say when someone gives you a present? When is another time you might say“Thank you”? Listen to hear why one man said “Thank You” to Jesus.

Our Bible tells us about 10 men who were very sick. They had terrible sore places allover their bodies. They were so sick they couldn’t live with their families. They wereso sick they couldn’t talk with their friends. They were so sick no one would let themcome near because no one wanted to catch their disease.

Then one day, they heard about Jesus. Jesus walked from town to town telling peo-ple about God and helping people. The 10 men heard that Jesus was coming to theirtown!

The sick men must have talked excitedly. They said, “Maybe Jesus will help us!”They stood far back from the road and watched for Jesus. There He was! The menbegan to shout, “Jesus! Jesus! Please help us!”

Jesus loves everyone and He loved these sick men. Jesus wanted to make them well.“Go and show the Temple leader that you are now well,” He told them.

The 10 men didn’t feel well, and they didn’t look well. Still, they did what Jesus hadtold them. As the 10 men walked, suddenly they were made well! They were no longersick! The sores on their arms and legs were gone. Now they would be able to live withtheir families and talk with their friends.

One man remembered that it was Jesus who had made them well. He stopped walk-ing. I must go back and thank Jesus for making me well, the man must have thought.He began to run back to where Jesus was. He could hardly wait to see Jesus!

When he saw Jesus, he knelt down in front of Jesus and shouted, “Thank You,Jesus, for making me well!”


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Talk About the StoryHow many men did Jesus make well? (Ten.) How many men came back to thank Jesus? (One.)Jesus teaches us to give thanks to God for all the good things He’s done for us. What aresome good things God has given you? What are some ways to give thanks to God? (Sing songsof praise to God. Pray and say “Thank You” to God.)

Sing to GodLet’s sing a song about a good thing to do.Lead children in singing “Thanks to the Lord”(on DVD or track 9 on CD). Giving thanks isa good thing to do. We can thank God forloving us.

Hear and Say God’s WordHolding your Bible open to Psalm 7:17, say verse aloud. “Lord” is another name for God. Jesusteaches us to give thanks to God. We can thank God for all the good things He’s done. Leadchildren in singing the words of the verse to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”

Pray to GodPray, Dear God, we give You thanks for these good things You give us. Pause as children namethings for which they wish to thank God. Thank You for loving us. We love You. In Jesus’ name,amen.

Praise to GodChildren sit in a circle. Start by saying, I thank God for peanut butter. The child sitting next to yousays, I thank God for (child names something for which he or she is thankful). Continue around thecircle until all children have had a chance to name something for which they are thankful.


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Option: Provide one or two rhythm in-struments for children to use while singing“Thanks to the Lord.” Children hand the instruments to other children before songis repeated.


Talk to LearnBible Story Activity Pages CenterCollectA copy of Activity 39 from The Big Book of Bible Story Ac-tivity Pages #2 for yourself and each child, crayons ormarkers.

DoLead children to complete pages following the instruc-tions. Use the conversation suggestions as children complete their pages and retell the story.

Preschool Puzzle CenterCollectCopies of Bible Story Puzzle 29, Bible VersePuzzle 29 and/or Challenge Puzzle 29 fromThe Big Book of Preschool Puzzles #2 for eachchild; pencils, crayons or markers.

DoChildren complete the puzzles and color pages. Use the conversation suggestions on the pages.

Read-Aloud Story CenterCollectA copy of Story Picture 29 from The Big Book of Read-Aloud Stories #2 for yourself and each child, crayonsor markers.

DoRead the story and distribute pictures. Use the conversation suggestions as children complete their pages.


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