Our Christian Value this half term is based on the theme of Friendship. Trust, feeling comfortable in each other’s company, being able to share joys and sorrows are all features of friendship and these are things of immense value.
True friendship enables each person to grow and ensures that the unique individuality of each person is recognised. All this echoes the value placed by God on the preciousness of each person.
Friendship involves:
• caring for each other,
• sharing ideas,
• respecting each other,
• having fun.
We will be using the bible story of 'Down through the roof' as well as others such as how Jesus managed to forgive Simon Peter for betraying him.
'Down through the roof' Mark2:1-12 and Luke 5:18-26
Simon Peter is forgiven by Jesus for betraying their friendship
Bible verses:
Encourage one another and build each other up (1 Thessalonians 5: 11)
A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in times of need (Proverbs 17: 17)
If one falls down, a friend can lift him up (Ecclesiastes 4: 10)
‘I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.’ (John 15: 15)
There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18.24)
Bible stories:
Jesus' special friends (choosing the twelve disciples)
The healing of the paralysed man
Friendship is............
Finding things to do together
Relying on each other
Impossible on your own
Enjoying being together
Never selfish
Depending on someone else
Sharing hopes and dreams
Happiness and laughter
Including others
Precious