Lesson Title: Friends Reach Out
Bible Story: Jesus Calls Matthew (Matthew 9:9-13)
Main Idea: Jesus our friend reaches out
Bible Memory Verse: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. —1 Timothy 1:15
Crafts: Forever Friend Sand Art
Connector: Raya Raccoon
Raccoons reach out with their hands to do tasks or get food. Jesus reached out to Matthew and asked Matthew to follow Him & be His friend. Jesus, our friend, reaches out to make us His friends too. Raya means “friend.”
Snack: Reach Out Pudding
