Preschool: David the Shepherd (Psalm 23)

David the Shepherd (Psalm 23) Lesson Plan

Welcome:
-“Welcome to Worship”
-We are in a special place because God is here
-This is our special place to be with God, we can talk to God, we can listen to God, we can hear stories of God
-The Lord Be With You (and Also With You)

Songs of Praise:

Shabach Hallelujah

Barak Praise the Lord

Shabach Hallelujah

Barak Praise the Lord

Shabach Hallelujah

Barak Praise the Lord

Shabach Hallelujah

Barak Praise the Lord

Yadah extend your hand

Todah Lift up your hands

Tehillah it means to sing

Kara means to dance dance dance

I’ve got love like an ocean, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got joy like a fountain

Come into his presence singing alleluia

Story:

Do you remember David?  He was the boy who God chose to be the next King?  Where was David when Samuel came to find him?  In the fields with his family’s sheep.  David was a shepherd.

Shepherds are the caretakers of the sheep.  In Israel, the land was dry, but there was water running through the land.  It was very important that the shepherd find water for his sheep.  The sheep would drink the water and eat the grass that grew nearby.  David took care of his sheep.

Shepherds were the protectors of the sheep.  In Israel, there were wild animals who would try to catch the sheep for food.  The animal would watch to see if even one sheep wandered away and then attack.  David watched his sheep carefully and would even kill the wild animals who attacked his sheep.

David was not only a shepherd, but he was also a musician.  God helped David make up songs.  Songs about life, songs about nature, songs about God.  God gave David a special song about how God is like a good shepherd.  He takes care of his sheep and protects his sheep.  God loves his sheep and will always look after them, just like God loves his people, and always will.

I wonder what you like best about this story? 


I wonder what is most important in this story? 


I wonder where you are in this story or which part of the story is especially about you?

I wonder how David felt when he saw wild animals hunting his sheep? 


I wonder how David felt when he found water and food for his sheep?

I wonder if God feels the same way about his people?

I wonder if you are one of God’s people?

Thanksgiving Feast (at the table)

LEARN THE SHAMAH
-This is our time of thanksgiving: our feast and our thanks
-What are we thankful to God for this week?

Jesus storybook bible

Response time: Everyone can pick a way to tell the story

Everyone: Psalm 23 book illustration, sheep craft/coloring and maze

Next door: Musical instruments for our own psalms (guitar, recorder, shakers)