• Rejoice with Joseph as he is reconnected with his father. Genesis 46:1-7; 28-30 • Celebrate life and relationships • Thank God for people they love • Know Jesus goes with them everywhere • Be encouraged by thinking about their good qualities

AS KIDS ARRIVE PRIOR TO THE LESSON (10 minutes) ACTIVITY

DOWNLOAD English Flood Lesson #13 to teach the lesson (To be translated)

1. GAMES: (10 minutes)

2. TEAM GAMES: (10 minutes)

3. ACTIVE ENGLISH PRAISE CHORUS: (10 minutes) Optional: Download English 'We are the family' video 4. YORUBA INTIMATE WORSHIP: (5 minutes) Optional: Download Yoruba worship video

5. TEACHING: a. Review (5 minutes) Remember last week we learnt that Joseph had a lot to forgive his brothers for. They did not believe his dreams. They teased him and were jealous of him. They threw him in a pit and spoiled what was precious to him. Then they lied about him and told his father he was dead! Forgiving is not easy. It is saying I choose not to hate you for this offence. I choose to let it go and I am asking God to help me not remember it every time I think of you. He even ended up in jail. Give two children the YES and NO signs, these can be held up after each question.

Joseph and his brothers must have had one big party when they finally got together and put the past behind them. Optional: Download English ‘Joseph’ Reunion’ Video

c. Teach the Lesson (15 minutes)

DOWNLOAD English Flood Lesson #13 to continue teaching the lesson (To be translated)

Sometimes it seems that the devil is in control especially when we look at the early life of Joseph however God is in control and what the devil meant for evil God turned around for good. Teaching: Bible Reading: Genesis 46:1-7; 28-30

God spent 14 years just preparing his chosen leader. Preparation takes time and let us be patient and not lose heart during the most difficult stages of our preparation. Optional: Download English ‘Joseph’ Reunion’ Video

Your life may be taking some strange twists and turns but the One who holds your tomorrows is in control. You will arrive at your "Palace Experience" Paul tells the Roman church 'All things will work together for good to them that love God' Read: Rome 8:28 Optional: Download Efik Bible Verse

ENGLISH STORY TIME: The Story Teller and 'Scruffy' the sock puppet read "And Puppy' Chapter 13 Daddy Download Chapter 13 of ‘And Puppy’

Discussion: The importance of having a daddy or a father figure in your life. 6. APPLICATION / ENCOUNTERING GOD: God used this time of difficulty to build character in Joseph. List some of these virtues... (The ability to forgive, Integrity, Honesty, Faithfulness, Patience, Endurance, Faith, Trust in God, Wisdom, Revelation, Leadership etc)

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, we thank You for our opportunity to look at the life of Joseph, it's so important for us to know not only Your purposes for Your people Israel, but Your control over lives and destinies. We surrender to you in Jesus name.

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