Leader Guide

Craft

Give each child a copy of the Wise Choice Coloring Pattern and crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers. Have children write their names at the bottom. Lead a discussion using the questions below as the children color.

• In this picture, can you identify Mary and Martha? Have children point to them.
• In the picture, what is different between Mary and Martha? Martha is serving food and does not look happy and Mary is spending time listening to Jesus.
• Who do you think made the better choice?Mary.
• Why should we spend time with Jesus every day? The activities, pressures and responsibilities of this world can weigh us down and take away our joy and time from more important things. They can cause us to worry and be anxious. They can also cause us to be upset and angry. Time with Jesus gives us peace, joy, strength, and wisdom. We are to love God more than this world. This is not our final home and the things of this world will not last — Jesus’ Words will last, they will not pass away.

Conclusion: Take your pictures home and talk with your family about how we should spend time with Jesus every day.