God’s promise of peace Ezekiel 34:23–31

• Clap your hands and then clap your partner’s hands in a pattern (like in “Pat-a-Cake”) as you saythe following words:

What is peace like? What is peace like?• Follow the directions below for each answer from the promise of peace found in Ezekiel.

What is peace like? What is peace like?Peace is enough for all to eat; (pretend to eat)enough for you and enough for me. (Point to the other person and then to yourself.)

What is peace like? What is peace like?Peace is no one hurt at all (shake head no)by any forest animal. (Make “claws” with hands.)

What is peace like? What is peace like?Peace is rain that helps trees grow (stretch arms out like branches)and blessing on everyone below. (Make raindrops.)

What is peace like? What is peace like?Peace is knowing God is like (touch your forehead),a shepherd watching sheep at night. (Pretend to pat a sheep.)

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A place of peaceInstructions to child: Ezekiel showed a promise of what a place of peace would look like.Circle the item that appears in all three oval shapes.

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Thank GodInstructions to child: Follow the prayer path. When you get to a circle on the path, say,“ank you, God, for _______.” In the blank circle at the bottom, draw what you thank Godfor, or glue on a picture of something you thank God for.

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For families Did you findFlicker yet?

Shepherd and sheepPlay a follow-the-leader game in which one person is the kindshepherd, and everyone else is the sheep. Build an obstaclecourse together first with simple obstacles, such as• A rope to hop over• A table to crawl under• Chairs to weave in and out of

Take turns making a new course and being a shepherd and asheep. Young children oen really enjoy it when you get downon the floor with them and step into pretend roles. Don’t forget to “baa!” when you arethe sheep. Being silly and playful together can be a great way to connect with your child!

Enough for everyonePlay a game like “Hot potato” in which you pass an item around thecircle while music plays, and stop passing the item when the musicstops. Instead of having only one potato, play with enough “potatoes”for everyone. Give everyone a so ball or other so toy to hold. egoal of the game is for everyone to have a “potato” at all times. As youpass the item to the next person, the person will pass an item to you.is pattern may not work perfectly, but it may create lots ofopportunity for laughter and connection. Play a favorite song and enjoy!

Make rainPractice gentle, light touch with your child by taking turnsmaking “rain” fall on each other’s shoulders and backs. Onyour child’s shoulders and back, show your child how to gently“pitter-patter” fingertips, and then let your child try on yours.Some children may really enjoy this gentle sensation, and otherchildren may not, so ask your child if the “raindrops” feel goodor not. Remember that the gentle rain in God’s promise of peacehelped the plants to grow so that everyone has enough to eat.

Cooperative gamesGod’s promise of peace in today’s story shows a picture of a world in which everyone is safe and has enoughgood food to eat. Young children oen have a lot of physical energy, and active games are great ways to usethat energy. ey also learn best by experiencing things with their bodies.

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