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Isaiah 50.4-9a; Psalm 118.1-2,19-29; Philippians 2.5-11; Mark 11.1-11

Very young children's session

Jesus sends two of his disciples to fetch a donkey on which he will ride into Jerusalem. As Jesus rides towards Jerusalem, bystanders greet him with shouts of acclamation. Some spread their cloaks, and others leafy branches on the road, as he passes by. When he reaches Jerusalem, Jesus goes immediately to the Temple. After looking around, he and his twelve disciples withdraw to Bethany for the night.

 

Prepare
Very young children's Session

Read: Prepare and reflect - see Children's session Prepare
Play ideas:
small world play castle or palace.
Don't forget: Colouring sheet

Gather
Very young childrens Session

 Gathering song

Sing to the tune: Baby shark

Little donkey (do do do, etc.)
Carry Jesus…
To the city…
Jerusalem.

Crowds cheer…
Hosanna…
Lay your coats…
and palm leaves.

Here comes Jesus…
King Jesus…
Hosanna…
to our King!

Share the Word
Very young childrens Session

Share the story

Invite the children to choose a puppet to use to help you to tell the story: Jesus, two disciples, colt, crowd.

Jesus and his disciples came near to the city of Jerusalem.
Jesus sent two of his disciples to collect a colt or young donkey.
When they had got the donkey, Jesus rode on it into the city of Jerusalem.
Large crowds gathered.
They threw their coats on the ground and cut branches from the trees.
As Jesus entered the city, the crowds cheered:
‘Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heaven!’

Explore and respond
Very young childrens Session

The king who rides a donkey

Play ‘Pin the tail on the donkey’ and talk about the kind of king Jesus was.

 

Crown him

Provide card crowns for children to decorate for King Jesus, remembering that he did not wear a crown.

 

Very young childrens Session
Childrens Session

Activity and colouring sheet

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Go with God
Very young childrens Session

Sing

To the tune: Row, row, row your boat

Ho, Ho, Hosanna
to the King of kings.
Live our lives to worship him:
The Lord of everything!

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