Celebrate Father's Day - MSSS Bible Lesson

Celebrating Father's Day

Dads are pretty special and deserved to be 'honoured'. It is also a great time to introduce children to some of the great Dads in the Bible.

Don't forget to be sensitive to those children who have not been blessed with a loving earthly father - if appropriate, encourage them to give their gift to an important male figure in their life instead. And take the opportunity to tell them about their Heavenly Father who does love them and care for their needs.

Mikhyla and her special Daddy!

Bible Stories

Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac - now the willingness to sacrifice a son may not be the hallmarks of a great dad but the thankfulness he must have experienced when he found out he didn't have to are!
Joseph's New Coat - not only this the story of a father's great love but also a tale of a single (well - sort of!) Dad.
You'll find a number of stories about father's who came to Jesus to heal their children in stories of Jesus Healing - think of Jairus and the Nobleman.
The Story of the Crucifixion - this the ultimate tale about the love of a Father.

Other Ideas

Childrensministry.com
- Father's Day Fun
- Father's Day Outreach
Group Publishing has the following ideas.
- God is my Father
- Who do we Appreciate?
- Ugly-Tie Contest: Holiday-Father's Day
- Caring for the Sparrow - not strictly a Father's Day lesson but can easily be applied to the concept.
Keys for Kids
- The Perfect Dad
Sermons4Kids has a number of Father's Day sermons.
Sunday School Crafts God, Our Father In Heaven

Colouring Pages/Activity Sheets

Bible Study Guide Boy Helping Dad
Kids Domain Father's Day Coloring
Dad Reading to Child

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Crafts

There are lots of sites with Father's Day crafts around - I've chosen to list the ones below because I think are great gifts to honour Dad and show him that he is special and loved.

BillyBear4Kids
- Promise Card - children fill in the blanks on this card.
- Promise Cards Booklet - a great idea which can be personalised just for Dad.
Childrensministry.com
- Father's Day Crafts - I particularly like the Thumb-pun Special craft - a very lovely verse and a great craft for Bible class.
- World's Most Honored Dad
Family Crafts Hugs Box Gift Craft
Group Publishing My Father's Tie
The Idea Box
- Why my Daddy is Special Booklet
- Scoop of Love