Crosthwaite School

This afternoon Sarah and I went over to Crosthwaite School.  It was great to see all the children again following the Easter holidays.  To start off our assembly we sang Be Happy.  Sarah then talked about going away and how when we sometimes go away we stop off half way at a Premier Inn and our children love the eat as much as you like breakfast.  She then asked the children where was the most unusual place they had eaten breakfast - we got a number of different answers.  She then asked if anyone had eaten it on the beach - a few had.  This linked into the story for today.  I explained that Peter had let Jesus down just before Jesus died - the thing is Jesus told him he would too!  Peter was feeling sad - I then told the breakfast on the beach story using some fun visual aids.  I explained at the end of the story what Jesus was doing with Peter.  Peter said three times he didn't know Jesus, but now Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved him - Peter said yes each time - Jesus was forgiving Peter.  I also explained that Jesus wanted Peter to take over and lead the disciples that is what the feed my sheep bit is about.  Peter did lead and after Pentecost started the church.  Back to today Jesus forgave Peter and he is able to do that for us too I explained to the children if we say sorry.  Sarah finish off by talking about the Lords Prayer line that says forgive us our sin as we forgive others.  After we sang Shine and Sarah finished with a prayer and then the Lord's Prayer.