Children’s Day’s Journey The Lion Leads the Way Quiet Prayer Dear Jesus, thank You for being faithful when we feel tired, dry, or lost. Lead us to Your refreshing waters and help us trust You every step of the way. Amen. The Story One warm morning, Joppa the Ostrich walked with her friends across a…
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Day’s Journey Children’s Ministry: Orrin Carrying Heavy Burdens
Orrin and the Heavy Bag of Unforgiveness With Joppa, Millo, and Friends Quiet Prayer Dear Jesus, help us understand Forgiveness with gentle hearts. Teach us how to give You the heavy things we were never meant to carry. Amen. One sunny afternoon, Joppa the Ostrich and Millo the little bird were walking along the meadow…
Day’s Journey with Joppa and Friends
Orrin the Young Ox and the Heavy Yoke With Joppa, Millo, and Friends Prayer Dear Jesus, thank You for being gentle with us when we feel tired, heavy, or worn out. Help us learn that You made us for good things, but not to carry every burden alone. Amen. One warm afternoon, Joppa the Ostrich…
Day’s Journey Children’s Ministry
Mahle Learns That Weakness Can Be a Praise With Joppa and Friends Dear Jesus, help us remember that we do not have to be big, strong, or perfect for You to Love us. Meet us in our weakness, and teach us to trust Your grace. Amen. One morning, Mahle the Spotted Lamb woke up feeling…
When True Words Feel Too Heavy
A Day’s Journey Reflection for Little Broken Hearts Lina, the little deer, sat beneath the shade tree with her knees pulled close. The others had been trying to cheer her up. Joppa brought her a small bundle of wildflowers.Millo landed nearby and sang a soft little song.Mahle the Spotted Lamb sat beside her quietly.Bodhi rested…
Mahle and Wise Friends
Children’s Day’s Journey Memory Verse:“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”— Proverbs 13:20 One quiet afternoon, Mahle the spotted lamb wandered near the edge of the meadow. The grass was soft.The breeze was gentle.The flowers nodded in the sunlight. But Mahle’s heart felt a little confused. He had…
Children’s Ministry: The Message of Hope
Let us begin with a quiet prayer. Lord Jesus, forgive us for the times we have stayed silent when someone needed hope. Give us the courage to share Your Love with gentleness and truth. Help us be faithful friends who point others to You. Amen. Joppa, Millo, and Mahle: The Message of Hope One quiet…
Joppa and Friends: The Little Shepherd
Children’s Ministry Reflection Title: The Humble Shepherd Peter teaches us how to live like Jesus. He tells leaders, “Be shepherds.” A shepherd is someone who takes care of others. Shepherds don’t push people around. Shepherds don’t act like they’re the boss of everyone. Shepherds help, protect, and guide with Love. Then Peter tells everyone—especially young…