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Healing Role-Plays

Activity Objective:

To help the children understand that we can be like Jesus and help those who are in need

Lesson Outcome:

The children will be able to describe ways that Jesus showed his love for everyone.

Materials

Directions:

Tell the children that they are going to perform healing role-plays that show how we can be like Jesus.
Review the situations described in the "How Can You Be like Jesus?":

A person is caught in the rain with no umbrella. (Share your umbrella)

Your father is fixing the front door at home. (Get tools for your father)

A friend from class does not understand the homework assignment. (Explain the assignment to your friend)

Arrange the children in groups of three or four and have them think of a role-play to perform that shows people helping others who are in need.
Allow time for the groups to prepare and then perform their role-plays.
Emphasize how we can be like Jesus when we help those in need.

Learning Styles:

Word Smart

Approximate Time:

10 minutes