Welcome (5–10 minutes)
Set out:
As kids arrive, say simple lines:
- Free play: dolls/figures with different skin tones and clothing, toy globe or world map, blocks for “houses” in different “places.”
- Table: coloring page with children from different parts of the world holding hands / around a globe, plus crayons.
As kids arrive, say simple lines:
- “Today we will hear that God made all nations—all the people in the world.”
- “People look different and live in different places, but God made and loves them all.”
- “Jesus loves all the children of the world.”
Opening Prayer (echo prayer)
Children repeat after you:
“Dear God,
Thank You for loving us.
Thank You for Jesus.
Thank You for the Bible,
Your special book.
Help us listen and obey.
In Jesus’ name, amen.”
“Dear God,
Thank You for loving us.
Thank You for Jesus.
Thank You for the Bible,
Your special book.
Help us listen and obey.
In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Songs (5–10 minutes)
Song 1 – B-I-B-L-E
Song 2 – Honor God
Song 3 – “God Made All the Nations”
(Tune: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”)
“God made all the nations,
Every girl and boy.
Different faces, different lands,
All can know His joy.”
Motions:
Roll hands like a globe on “nations,” point around the circle on “every girl and boy.”
- Bible hands, hug the “book,” step on “I stand alone.”
Song 2 – Honor God
Song 3 – “God Made All the Nations”
(Tune: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”)
“God made all the nations,
Every girl and boy.
Different faces, different lands,
All can know His joy.”
Motions:
Roll hands like a globe on “nations,” point around the circle on “every girl and boy.”
Lesson
Sit kids in a circle. Use: Bible, globe/ball, several dolls/figures that look different.
a) God made all people from one
Hold up the Bible.
b) Different and the same
Place different-looking figures around the globe.
c) Jesus loves everyone
Point gently around the circle.
d) Key phrase with motions
Teach and repeat:
Motions:
Roll hands in a circle like a globe on “all nations.”
Spread arms wide on “everyone,” then point up (Jesus).
Say it several times: loud, whisper, standing and sitting.
a) God made all people from one
Hold up the Bible.
- “The Bible says that God made the whole world. It also says that from one man God made all the nations of people to live all over the earth.”
- “That means all people—every country, every language, every family—come from God. God made them, and God loves them.”
b) Different and the same
Place different-looking figures around the globe.
- “People can look different: different skin colors, hair, clothes, and languages. People eat different foods and live in different kinds of houses. That is called ‘nations’ or ‘peoples.’”
- “But on the inside, we are the same. We all need God’s love. The Bible says God made all people in His image. That means everyone is special and important to God.”
c) Jesus loves everyone
Point gently around the circle.
- “Jesus loves you, and He loves children in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas—everywhere. Because Jesus loves everyone, we can love everyone too, even if they look or sound different from us.”
d) Key phrase with motions
Teach and repeat:
- “God made all nations. Jesus loves everyone.”
Motions:
Roll hands in a circle like a globe on “all nations.”
Spread arms wide on “everyone,” then point up (Jesus).
Say it several times: loud, whisper, standing and sitting.
c) Jesus connection (Jesus loves everyone)
Hold a small cross or picture of Jesus.
Hold a small cross or picture of Jesus.
- “Jesus did not come just for one group. He came for every nation. The Bible says Jesus died and rose again so people from every tribe and language and nation can be part of God’s family.”
Craft – “Children of the World”
Goal:
Simple “children around the world” picture with the key phrase.
Steps
Craft talk (short paragraph as they work)
Have children hold up their pictures and say:
Simple “children around the world” picture with the key phrase.
Steps
- Give each child the “world” page.
- Help them color the circle as earth (blue and green).
- Around the world, have them draw children holding hands—different hair/skin/clothes, maybe traditional dress from various places.
- At the bottom, write:
- “God made all nations. Jesus loves everyone.”
- Encourage them to draw themselves as one of the children.
Craft talk (short paragraph as they work)
- “You are drawing children from all over the world around the earth. God made every person and loves them all. Jesus loves every child, in every place—even you. When you see this picture, remember: ‘God made all nations. Jesus loves everyone.’”
Have children hold up their pictures and say:
- “God made all nations. Jesus loves everyone.”
Supplies
- Paper with a big circle (world) outline in the middle.
- Crayons/markers in many skin/hair/clothing colors.
- Optional: simple child outlines to glue around the circle.
- Label/space to write: “God made all nations. Jesus loves everyone.”
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