Hannah and Samuel

Circle TimeSit in a circle on the floor and use this welcome ritual song each week to welcomeeveryone to your group. Sing this song to the tune of “She’ll be Coming ‘Round theMountain” while clapping with spirit.Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome, everyone.Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome, everyone.Welcome to our group today,Where we’ll sing and dance and pray.Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome, everyone.Spark ResourcesNoneSuppliesTelephoneDinner bellMegaphoneSpoken. Welcome, all my friends. Welcome, welcome. Today we welcome[Name], [Name], and [Name]. Today we welcome [Name], [Name], and[Name]. Continue until everyone in the room is welcomed. Reserve a specialwelcome for visitors and new kids. We have a [or some] new friend(s) today.Today we welcome our new friend(s) [Name(s)].Set up: Gather today’s supplies for easy access during Circle Time.In our story today, Samuel is called by God. The voice of God called Samuel. Iwonder if there are other ways for people to be called. Spread today’s suppliesout in front of you. I brought some calling things with me today. Pick up thetelephone. Do you think God calls on the telephone? Pause. Here’s a bell. Wecould use a bell to let everyone know it’s time for Circle Time. Pause. Here’sa megaphone. Speak into the megaphone. That’s a way of calling people andgetting their attention. We can even be called with hands. Show the ASL signfor “call.” This is the sign language sign for “call.” Let’s all try saying “call” withour hands. Say and sign “call” several times. God’s voice called Samuel. What aresome ways in which God might call us? Pause to hear kids’ thoughts.Call232 — Preschool Leader GuidesPreschool Leader Guides, Hannah and Samuel Rotation Leader Guide. Spark Sunday School© 2011 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. May be reproduced for local use only.