Overview Jesus the Word An Angel Visits Mary Simeon and Anna Flight to Egypt Boy in the Temple Jesus the Word Epiphany John the Baptist The Baptism of Jesus The Lamb of God Tempted Calling the Disciples Wedding at Cana Woman at the Well The Beatitudes Love Your Enemies Do Not Worry Build Your House on the Rock The Man with a Shriveled Hand The Widow of Nain Jesus Calms a Storm The Mustard Seed The Man in the Caves The Man Born Blind Four Friends Mary and Martha The Lord's Prayer Jesus and the Children Transfiguration The Good Samaritan The Parable of the Fig Tree The Danger of Riches The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin The Lost Son The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Ten Men Healed Man Born Blind Lazarus Jesus Talks about God's House Promise of the Holy Spirit The Rich Young Man The Woman Who Touched Jesus' Cloak Jairus' Daughter The Parable of Talents Sending the Twelve Peter's Faith Feeding the 5000 Share God's Love The Ten Bridesmaids The Wrong People Heal in Jesus' Name James and John Ask for Seats of Honour Sheep and Goats Christ the King Zacchaeus A Woman Washes Jesus' Feet Palm Sunday Jesus Cleanses the Temple Parable of the Vineyard The Wedding Banquet Paying Taxes The Greatest Commandment Be Humble The Sadducees’ Question Jesus the Vine The Empty Tomb Thomas and Jesus The Road to Emmaus The Disciples Fish Again The Great Commission Jesus' Ascension

Bible Texts:

Luke 17:11-19

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Ten Men Healed," Spark Story Bible, p.390

“Ten Lepers,” The Beginner's Bible, p. 405

 

Children's Story Resources

Splat Says Thank You by Rob Scotton

When Seymour gets sick, Splat tries to make Seymour smile by making a Friendship Book. The Friendship book recounts many wonderful thing Seymour has done for Splat, for which Splat continually says, "Thank you!"

 

How these stories are connected:  These stories highlight opportunities to be grateful: for friendship, for healing, for the presence of God in our lives. Today you have the chance to help children look for ways to express thankfulness for the goodness in their lives.

 

Questions about Splat Says Thank You:

     Why did Splat want to make Seymour smile?

     What things did Splat write in his book?

     Why was he thankful?  

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why do you think Jesus healed the men?

     How do you think they felt?

     Why did the man say thank you?

     Why do you think the others didn’t?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Why is it important to be thankful?

     What are you thankful for?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for all the good things in our lives. Help us to be thankful and to say thank you for something every day. Amen.