Grove Kids
Sunday Service

Grab your Bible and your math skills and get ready to experience Jesus with your kids! Here’s your theme…Friendship means using your words and actions to show others you care.

Read Luke 17:3-4 and then ask them or write down the answers to the math questions.

3 + 4 = ______________

12 – 5 = ______________

20 – 13 = ____________

Ask them, “Did you get the same answer for all three of the math problems above? What was that answer? Yes, seven! Is there anything you do seven times a day? You probably don’t eat seven meals a day. Or brush your teeth seven times. Have you ever forgiven someone seven times? That seems like a lot doesn’t it?”

“But what if you reverse the idea. What if you are the one who messes up? Wouldn’t you want to be forgiven seven times? Of course. And the awesome reality is, we have. When we tell God what we’ve done and say we’re sorry—He will forgive. Instead of keeping score or holding a grudge, remember that friends forgive one another.”

Finally, ask them to write down the names of three friends on a sticky note. Then as you pray today, have them call out each friend’s name and ask God to help you stop keeping score and just forgive them as He has forgiven you. Have fun!!!