July 5, 2026

KIDS LESSON (Ages 8–12)

HOW THIS WORKS

Each lesson has six simple parts:

• TITLE

• 📖 BIG IDEA

• ✝️ BIBLE VERSE

• 📚 STORY / TEACHING

• ✅ CHALLENGE

• 🙏 PRAYER

BONUS: Space to draw, write, or reflect.

 

TITLE

Jesus Still Wants Me!

 

📖 BIG IDEA

Even when we make mistakes, Jesus still loves us and can use us for His purpose.

 

✝️ BIBLE VERSE

John 21:17 (NLT)

"Jesus said, 'Then feed my sheep.'"

 

📚 STORY / TEACHING

Have you ever made a mistake and wondered if someone would still want to be your friend?

Peter knew exactly how that felt. He told Jesus he would never leave Him, but later he became afraid and said he didn't even know Jesus.

After Jesus came back to life, He didn't yell at Peter or tell him he wasn't good enough. Instead, Jesus cooked breakfast for Peter and asked him one important question:

"Do you love Me?"

Peter answered honestly, and Jesus gave him an important job:

"Feed My sheep."

Jesus wasn't talking about real sheep. He meant people! Jesus wanted Peter to help, teach, and care for others.

That means Jesus can use us too—even after we've made mistakes.

 

✅ CHALLENGE

This week:

• Tell Jesus you're sorry if you've done something wrong.

• Help someone without being asked.

• Pray for a friend.

• Show kindness to someone at school or church.

Remember:

Jesus loves people—and He wants us to love them too!

 

🙏 PRAYER

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for loving me even when I make mistakes. Thank You for forgiving me and giving me another chance. Help me love You by loving other people. Show me someone I can help this week. Thank You for never giving up on me.

Amen.

 

BONUS

Draw or Write

Draw yourself helping someone this week.

OR

Write about one way you can show Jesus' love to another person.

​

LoveUmorethanUknow, Pastor Stephan