Assembly
w/c 04 November 2019
Through the story of Zacchaeus, the crooked tax collector whose life was turned upside down by meeting Jesus, and the modern-day conversion story of East End gangster John Pridmore, children will explore themes of repentance and forgiveness. The assembly concludes with an opportunity for children to give their lives to Jesus.
Key Scripture:
“The Son of Man has come to seek out and save what was lost.” Luke 19:1-10
Key Point / Learning Objective:
Children will learn that:
- No matter who we are or what we have done, when we say sorry (repent), Jesus offers us His forgiveness.
- Jesus wants us to give our lives to Him, so that He can change them for the better.
Success Criteria:
Children will:
- Engage with the drama and answer questions.
- Participate in the reflection and have an opportunity to give their lives to Jesus.
Resource Materials:
- PowerPoint
- Appendix 1 – ‘The Man Up the Tree’
Preparation Notes:
- Decide in advance whether the ‘Would You Rather…?’ ice breaker will be played by the whole assembly or just a few volunteers at the front.
- Prepare 2 children to read Appendix 1 – ‘The Man Up the Tree’.
Hymn Suggestions:
- Traditional: Freely Freely (God Forgave My Sin) by Carol Owens
- Contemporary: How Deep Is The Love by Hillsong Young and Free
Written by:
Edith Kirkwood
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