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 7:11-17

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"The widow of Nain," DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.245

 

 Children's Story Resource

A Mama for Owen by Marion Dane Bauer, Illustrated by John Butler

A baby hippo who finds comfort in the presence of his mama suffers lossand uncertainty when he is swept away in a flood. He finds solace in an unexpected friend.

How these stories are connected: Mzee comforts and takes care of Owen. In a similar way, Jesus sees the widow who has lost her only son and has compassion for her. 

 

Questions about A Mama for Owen

     What was Owen’s life like before the flood?

     How do you think Owen felt when he realized he wasn’t at his river and he couldn’t find his mama?

     Why do you think Mzee took care of Owen?

     How do you think that made Owen feel?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     How do you think the woman felt when her only son died?

     Why do you think Jesus cared about that?

     How do you think the mother felt when Jesus gave her son back to her? Why?

 

 Questions about our lives: 

     How do you think Jesus helps us when we are scared?

     Who do you trust to help you when your parents aren’t around? Why? 

 

 Prayer

Dear God, thank you for the people who help us when we are scared and alone. Thank you Jesus that you care about us and always surround us with people who help us. Amen.