Discovery Kids Kinder and Toddler Church Online June 7

Summary

In this engaging video, Liv introduces children to the concept of discipleship through a fun fishing game using a magnet to 'catch' fish with metal clips. The script weaves in a story from the Bible about Jesus calling fishermen to follow him, emphasizing the importance of following Jesus' teachings. The video includes a craft activity led by Holly, where kids create a decorated fish with a memory verse, and concludes with a song and prayer, encouraging viewers to reflect on their relationship with Jesus.

Takeaways

• 🎣 The narrator, Liv, is fishing with a magnetic fishing rod to catch fish with metal clips on them.
• 🐟 The fish caught have different colors and patterns: blue with stripes, red with zigzags, and yellow with polka dots.
• 🎶 Liv sings a song about 'three little fishies' swimming in a pond, encouraging interaction with actions.
• 🐠 Liv teaches about how fish swim in groups called schools and introduces a game of 'Follow the Leader' where kids mimic her movements.
• 🙋‍♀️ The story of Peter, Andrew, James, and John is introduced, where Jesus calls them to follow him and become his disciples, leaving behind their fishing work.
• 📖 The story highlights how Jesus called people to follow him, and it is from Mark 1:17 in the Bible.
• 🙏 Liv emphasizes that just as the fishermen followed Jesus, we are also invited to be his disciples today.
• 🎨 Holly demonstrates a craft where kids decorate a fish with a memory verse reminding them of Jesus' call to 'come and follow me'.
• 💡 Liv explains how following Jesus means living a life of love and kindness, imitating his actions and teachings.
• 🎤 A song about following Jesus is sung, reinforcing the message of discipleship, followed by a prayer thanking God for his guidance and friendship.

Q & A

What is the main activity that Liv is doing in the video?

Liv is fishing using a magnet on her fishing line to catch toy fish with metal clips.

How many fish does Liv catch, and what are their colors and patterns?

Liv catches three fish: a blue fish with stripes, a red fish with zigzags, and a yellow fish with polka dots.

What song does Liv mention in the video, and what is it about?

Liv mentions a song called 'Three Little Fishies,' which is about fish swimming in a pond and following their mother.

What lesson is Liv teaching through the game 'Follow the Leader'?

Liv teaches children how to follow instructions by mimicking her movements, reinforcing the concept of following a leader.

What Bible story does Liv reference, and who are the main characters?

Liv references the story of Jesus calling Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow him and become his disciples.

What does the phrase 'Follow me' signify in the context of the Bible story?

The phrase 'Follow me' is Jesus' invitation to his disciples to leave their work as fishermen and follow him to learn from him and help spread his teachings.

Who else does Jesus ask to follow him in the second part of the story, and what was his occupation?

Jesus also asks Matthew, a tax collector, to follow him. Matthew immediately leaves his work and follows Jesus.

What craft does Holly introduce to the children, and what is its purpose?

Holly introduces a craft where children create a fish with a memory verse ('Jesus said, Come follow me' from Mark 1:17) to remind them of the story of Jesus calling his disciples.

What does Liv say about Jesus’ invitation to follow him today?

Liv explains that Jesus’ invitation to follow him extends to everyone, and we can choose to be his disciples by listening to his teachings and following his example.

What prayer does Liv and her friends say at the end of the video, and what is its focus?

Liv and her friends pray to thank God for his guidance, for being their friend, and for showing them how to live their best life by following Jesus.