Calendar of kindness for Lent 2021 (Primary)

On the day he died, David spoke to his followers and told them to continue to 'do the small things'.

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Today's story comes from  Matthew 6

What are the ‘small things’ that Jesus spoke about here?

How might ...

Today's story comes from Matthew 14:24-43

How does Jesus show he is God here?

What did Peter learn about following Jesus ...

Today's story is from Luke 18:9-14

Who chooses what is right in this story?

How can this story help you today?

Be humble, not ...

Today's story comes from John 4: 1-42

Jesus showed he valued an ‘outsider’.

Be welcoming to someone outside of your friendship circle today.

Picture ...

Today's story comes from Luke 11

Even though he was God, Jesus still prayed, and taught his friends to pray too.

Today's story comes from Mark 1:9-11

We go back to the beginning of Jesus’ ministry to look for signs of ...

Today's story is from Matthew 21:12-13

Use the slideshow found here: FreeBibleimages :: Cleansing the temple :: Jesus cleanses the ...

Today's story is from Matthew 13: 47-48 

Life – and God’s kingdom – is all about making choices.

What choices ...

Today's story is from Matthew 26: 36-46

Jesus felt alone in the garden.

Have you ever felt like this?

Today's story comes from  Matthew 25:34-40

What were the ‘small things’ here?

How can we be compassionate like Jesus taught? ...

Today's story comes from  Matthew 5: 13-16

Use the PowerPoint link here: FreeBibleimages :: Jesus talks about salt and ...

Today's story comes from Luke 7: 36-50.

What do you value most?

What does this parable tell of God’s kingdom?

Create a catalogue of ‘small deeds’ from this video.

How many similar deeds could you think of for yourself?

Do ...

Today's story comes from Matthew 13: 44-45

What are the ‘small things’ that Jesus spoke about here?

How might you ...

Today's story comes from John 2:1-11

How was Jesus an ‘agent of change here?

Today's story comes from Matthew 4:1-11

Think about the times when you’ve been tempted to put your own needs first – think ...

These stories about God's kingdom come from Matthew Chapter 13.

What does this show about the important things in God’s kingdom?

Choose ...

Today's story is the whole Easter account.

Why are so many stories about good v. evil?

Name as ...

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How does Patrick’s illustration and his life show what God is ...

Today's story comes from Luke chapter 10.

Why is it sometimes difficult to help other people? 

Be a good 'neighbour' to others ...

Today's story comes from Matthew 13:33 & Luke 13:20-21

How might you be an ‘agent of change’ during Lent? ...

Today's story can be found in Luke chapter 19.

Jesus chose to spend time with Zacchaeus even though Zacchaeus hadn't been ...

Today's story comes from Luke 4:14-22

Who are the ‘poor’ and ‘broken-hearted’ in our community?

How might we help them?

Put something in your ...

Today's story comes from Luke 10: 38-42.

How did the sisters show what was important to them?

Have a think about what you spend a ...

Today's story comes from John 1:35-51

How does having friends make a difference?

Do something for yours today.

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These stories about lost things come from Luke 15

How did Jesus show value for the lost?

Who might ...

Today's story comes from John 6:1-13

Jesus values a little boy’s lunch.

What ‘little’ could you offer to God, or to ...

Today's story comes from Luke 5:17-26

What small thing amazed Jesus about these friends?

How did Jesus respond to ...

This story can be found in Luke 6:46-49.

Who chooses what is right in this story?

How can this ...

Today's story comes from  Matthew 5-7

Jesus’ words always matched his actions. He was always loving, fair, just, merciful and acted ...

You can read this story in Luke 17: 11-16.

Who chooses what is right in this story?

How do you think ...

Today's story comes from Luke 8

How does Jesus show he is God here?

Bring ‘calm’ to someone’s storm today. ...

You can read this in Matthew 21: 1-11.

Have you ever seen a procession, carnival or parade? 

How did you ...

Today's story comes from Mark 9_21-28

What does this story show about Jesus?

What questions do you think the disciples asked?

You can read this story in Luke 18:15-17.

Jesus chooses to be with children.

Why do you think others wanted them to ...

Read these words from 2 Corinthians 13:14 together:

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and ...

This is the whole big story – and good wins over the darkness!

When all seemed lost, the victory was ...

Today's story comes from Luke 5:27-32

Matthew did a surprising thing in following Jesus. 

Jesus did a surprising thing ...