6th Week of Easter, Monday

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

"The Lord takes delight in his people."

(Response to the Psalm)

(Read the quote, then each line slowly, with pauses to allow the children (and us!) to reflect on the questions.)

The Lord takes delight in His people. Do you know what it means to take delight in someone?

To take delight in someone means to find great enjoyment or pleasure in that person.

God finds great enjoyment and pleasure in us!

It is not just us that finds enjoyment and pleasure in God - He finds enjoyment and pleasure in us also!

Thank you, God, for loving us so much. Thank you for taking delight in us.

(Allow any spontaneous prayers, perhaps leading by example. 3-6 year olds relate most naturally to God through prayers of praise and thanksgiving; 6+ will have started thinking about their needs and the needs of those around them in prayers of intercession. Some children may also just want quiet time to speak with God in their hearts.)

(Sing a simple hymn or chant if your children like singing. Or even if they don't ;) This can also be done at the beginning. )

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."