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The Widow's Mite

Movie Workshop - "Holywood & Vine"

Grades 3-6

Summary of Lesson Activities:

“Adventures from the Book of Virtues-Generosity”

Lesson Objectives:

The student is to…

  • understand why Jesus said “this poor widow has put in more than all the others…”even if it was only 2 small coins
  • understand why we give to the church
  • realize that even if we are not “wealthy,” we can give in other ways

 


Supplies List:

  • Video – “Adventures from the Book of Virtues-Generosity” About 30 minutes long
  • TV/DVD Player
  • Bibles
  • Popcorn and Beverage
  • Journals & pencils


Leader Preparation:

  • Read the scripture ahead of time.
  • Gather the materials.
  • Preview the video.


Presentation


Opening - Welcome and Lesson Introduction:

  1. Greet the children and introduce yourself
  2. Introduce the lesson by saying. Today we are going to learn about giving and generosity. We will see examples of how “giving” does not always mean giving only our money. We will talk about giving as a way of showing our love for God.


Dig - Main Content and Reflection:

Pass out Bibles and ask for a volunteer(s) to read Mark 12:42-44 (the story of the widow’s mite). Then ask them to close their bibles and have someone tell the story in their own words.

ASK – what made the widows gift so special in Jesus’ eyes? Try to lead the discussion to the concept that even a little gift can be important.

ASK - why is it important to give to the church as the widow did? The responses could include that the church is the organization that distributes money to missions and places where assistance is needed. Also that God has told us, as Christians to care for the needy. And that we can show our love for God by loving others and by being generous with not only our money but our time and special talents.

Have all students find 2 Corinthians 9:7 in their bibles. Read this passage together. Repeat the last line 3 times, “…for God loves a cheerful giver.”


Application:

  1. Hand out popcorn (treats) and get ready to watch the video.
  2. Introduction: Today the video we are going to see is about loving others and being generous with things other than money. The 4 short stories we will see are about generosity of the spirit and our attitude about being generous (are we being generous to “show off” or to show our love of God). In each of the stories watch and listen for who was generous and what they did.
  3. Show the video
  4. Discussion:

    a. Why were Zach and Annie arguing as they planned their reward for bringing the food to the homeless. (They wanted to brag about doing a good deed, whose name should be first).

    b. Why did the young prince agree to let the Rocking horse go at last? (He loved the horse and wanted what was best for it).

    c. What did old Mr. Rabbit do at Thanksgiving? (He shared his food with the other animals and made a special Thanksgiving for everyone).

    d. What was so special about the gifts that the couple gave each other (They sacrificed something special to make the other happy).


Reflection:
Have the students write in their journals one or two ways they can be helpful or kind to a friend or family member, and how they plan to DO it this week.

Closing:

Dear God, please help us remember to be generous and share with others each day the money, time and special abilities you have so generously given to us. Amen

Resources:

  • Adventures from the Book of Virtues – Generosity, PBS Kids, Porchlight Entertainment. Distributed by Vision Video Gateway Films

    June 28/2010 - Moderator notes: This movie can be found on the DVD called "A Christmas Carol for Annie", Adventures from the Book of Virtue, and is the bonus feature called "The Gift of the Magi" by Porchlight #810863010371.

 

A lesson written by Judy from: Augustana Lutheran Church
St. James, MN

(with inspiration from Kirk of Kildare Presbyterian Church)

Last edited by CreativeCarol
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