This Lent our challenge is called “The 5Ts” Our “T” this week is “Teach”. This challenge is not just for the teachers! How can we all teach each other something?

Can you recognise any of these cartoon versions of his parables? Jesus was a great teacher and people still tell and talk about his stories today. Top row: the sower; the lost sheep; the foolish bridesmaids; the rich fool Middle and bottom: the lost coin; the parable of the talents; the good Samaritan You may like to tell one of these stories – or a parable of your choice Can you recognise any of these cartoon versions of his parables?

We all know different Bible stories – how can we share these We all know different Bible stories – how can we share these? Who can we share them with?

Reading buddies? World book day?

Can we teach each other new prayers Can we teach each other new prayers? Or what about learning the Lord’s Prayer in a different language?

Can we find out about teaching and learning in other countries we know about?

God our Father, Help us to be like Jesus the teacher and take time to share the stories and messages we find in the Bible. Be with us as we take up Bishop Stephen’s Lent challenge, and, help us to remember that it is important to keep learning, and put our learning to good use, now and in the future. Amen

Go in peace to discover God’s world and your place in it. Worship Leader: Go in peace to discover God’s world and your place in it. All: We go in Jesus’ name