Week 1: God as the Vineyard Keeper Images of God Week 1: God as the Vineyard Keeper
Draw a picture or write a collection of words about how you imagine God.
Opening Session Questions What is disappointment? How does it feel to be disappointed? Do you think you have disappointed someone? Do you think God has ever felt disappointed?
Reading Together Isaiah 5:1-7
Focus Groups Children Disappointment that comes with failed expectations Hugo and the Really Long String John 15: 1-8 Out of Disappointment, God brings hope Adults Perspectives on disappointment Injustices that lead to heartache John 15: 1-8 Out of Disappointment, God brings hope
Creating for Worship Vineyard Banner Writing a Lovesong Bare Branches: What needs to be weeded out? Write or draw it on a strip of paper and attach it to the branches. Fertile Grapes: What is God calling us to grow? Add it to the poster in word or image. Create a new verse to add to Just a Closer Walk with Thee to use next week in worship.