Note to parent or teacher: Here’s a 30- to 40-minute lesson plan on sharing God’s love with others. It highlights the following learning objectives: “Learn that the ‘fruit’ Christians should bear is other Christians, helping others find salvation and happiness in Jesus; be able to identify opportunities to share Jesus with others, and how to be ready to do so at any time.” (Christian Life and Faith: Witnessing and Missionary Training: Preaching the Gospel-2c,e)

Watch “A Day in the Life of St. Francis.”

Have your children brainstorm ideas of actions they can take that could help others feel God’s love and care.

Read “Seven Ways to Share God’s Love.”

Discuss how God works in different ways to draw people to Him according to what He sees each individual needs at that time. Some individuals may need a listening ear, others may need prayer, others may appreciate a kind word, etc. The key lies in looking to Jesus for His guidance concerning where each individual is at.

Read “Shine a Light.”

Read “The Secret to Showing Love.”

Recount a time when it may have been difficult for you to step out to perform a kind or caring deed, but you went ahead and did it anyway, and the fruit that was borne as a result.

Read “Fill Up to Pour Out.”

Print out, color and cut “Crazily Cool Card Set: Sharing God’s Love.” Have your child choose one verse from this set to memorize today.

Additional material: 

• Read “Grab the Opportunity!”
• Watch “I’ll Shine.”
• Listen to "Audio: Little Missionary."
• Read "Meet Amy Carmichael"
• Read "Famous Missionaries: James Gilmore."