39 - The Fruit of The Holy Spirit

References:
Acts 2:1-26, Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:12-17.

Notes for Servants
-  The Day of Pentecost was a wonderful day in the history of humanity. In it, the Holy Spirit came
upon the disciples and opened their eyes; they were filled with a great power from above. They
no more workers, but the Spirit of God worked in and through them.
- Theywere a group of fearful and anxious menbefore. In the day of the crucifix of Jesus, everyone
fled to a different place and when they gathered, it was in secret. Now, here they are speaking in
public and facing the multitudes not only bravely but accusing them and putting the responsibility
of crucifyingChrist on them The Holy Spirit was working inthemand gave thembothcourage and
knowledge.

Objectives

General: The Holy Spirit is working in us.

Specific:
The children will be able to ...
A. Know that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God.
B. Acknowledge the Power of the Holy Spirit in our life as we receive it in baptism.
C. Learn some of the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)

Bible Verse

"Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering."

(Col 3:12)

Teaching Aids
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Instruction
(1) Review last week's lesson.
(2) Who remembers the verse?
(3) Remind the children about the church occasions for the coming week.
(4) Teacher should prepare the appropriate questions to emphasize the objectives during the
lesson.

Story Time

kindness

During lunch Russ called home and said, “Mom, I have to have my game uniform washed in time
for practice this afternoon. Coach told us we’re taking pictures.”
“Russ, when did the coach tell you this?”
“I don’t no. Last week I think.”
“And you’re just now telling me? That’s less than three hours from now
“Sorry Mom, but I gotta have it.”
Mrs. Bryce drops off the clean uniform and gets over to the junior high just in time to pick up her
daughter, Michelle. Halfway home, Michelle gasps, “Oh, Mom! I almost forgot. I’ve got to go the library
and photocopy an article for my government class”
“But, Michelle, I’ve got to get home. The wallpaper guy is supposed to call between 3:45 and
4:00.”
“Mommm! IfI don’t get that article,I’ll get a zero on my homework assignment. Do youwant me
to flunk?”
Atsupper Mr. Bryce doesn’tsaymuchexcept to note that “the roast is kinda tough tonight, honey.
What happened?”
Everyone is shocked when Mrs. Bryce buries her face in her napkin and then leaves the dinner
table sobbing.
Talk about It
1. Why do you think Mrs. Bryce got so upset?
2. What, if anything, was wrong with the way Russ, Michelle, and Mr. Bryce approached their
mom/wife?
3. What are some ways you have failed to show kindness lately to your fellow family members?
4. What are some things you could do today or this week to be more kind at home?
Apply It
If our faith in Christ is real, it will usually prove itself at home, in our relationships with those who
knowus best. Ideally Christian parents and Christian children will relate to eachother withthoughtfulness
and love. This will happen if both parents and childrenput the others’ interests above their own-that is, if
they submit to one another. In Colossians 3:12-17.

Discussion
1 - Follow up the story by talking about it with the children.
2 - Continue the discussion while they do the activity.

Learning Activities
Activity Sheet.