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We want to do everything we can to help you discover more about us and how we can enjoy Jesus together.

We would love to meet you on a Sunday or at any of our groups during the week.

      

BIBLE BEES

This page was set up to help our young ones to learn about God through fun activities and stories from His Word during Covid, when they were unable to meet in person in their regular groups. Feel free to listen again to some of the stories on this page or catch up on any you may have missed.


At the end of the 2020-21 session we enjoyed an all-age service with Fiona Stewart, Director of Foolproof Creative Arts (see the link below).



Miss any of the stories of this or earlier series? Or want to hear them again? Follow the links below for the 'Lost Sheep' series or previous series of 'Little me BIG GOD', 'Eric Learns About God', 'Kidderminster Kingdom Tales', stories from 'Tales That Tell The Truth' and 'Pilgrim's Progress' as well as the advent series, our own production of the nativity story, and the special story of Pumpkin Heroes by World Vision.


13 June 2021: 'Zac The Taxman'

After listening to the story, enjoy doing this week's activity sheet (link below). There are pictures to draw or colour, puzzles to solve and things to make. 

The podcast can be found here. 

An illustrated version of the story is available here.

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The activity booklet can be found here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.   


6 June 2021: 'Peter The Fisherman'

After listening to the story, have a go at some of this week's activity sheet (link below). There are pictures to draw or colour, puzzles to solve and things to make. 

The podcast can be found here

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.   


30 May 2021:  'The Man with Leprosy'

After listening to the story, enjoy doing this week's activity sheet (link below). There are pictures to draw or colour, puzzles to solve and things to make. 

The podcast can be found here:

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.   


23 May 2021: 'Jonah and the Whale'

After listening to the story, enjoy doing this week's activity sheet (link below). There are pictures to draw or colour, puzzles to solve and things to make. 

The podcast can be found here:

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.   


16 May 2021: 'The Good Samaritan'

This is a story told by Jesus to illustrate who we should regard as friends to look out for. It is so well-known, the phrase 'being a good Samaritan' is widely used and understood to mean someone who goes out of their way to help someone else. There are no activities or puzzles this week, but we'd love to hear your thoughts about how we can help others as Jesus wants us to. Why not drop us an email with the subject line 'the good Stravonian!'?

The podcast can be found here.

This story was written by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.   


9 May 2021:  'Echidnas on Everest'

After listening to the story, enjoy doing this week's activity sheet (link below): as usual there are pictures to draw or colour, puzzles to solve and things to make. Feel free to write to us if you think you might be more prickly than a prickly ant-eater!!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.   


2 May 2021:  'Webster the Preacher Duck'

After listening to the story, enjoy doing this week's activity sheet (link below): as usual there are pictures to draw or colour, puzzles to solve and things to make. 

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.   


25 April 2021:  'Bob the Bird'

After listening to the story, enjoy doing this week's activity sheet (link below): there are pictures to draw or colour, mazes, wordsearches and other puzzles. 

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.   



18 April 2021:  'Claudia the Caterpillar'

After listening to the story, enjoy doing this week's activity sheet (link below): there are pictures to draw or colour, mazes, wordsearches and other puzzles. Have fun doing these and marvel at the miracle of nature.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.   


11 April 2021:  'Peter and the Big Breakfast'

After listening to the story, enjoy doing this week's activity sheet (link below): there are pictures to draw or colour, mazes, wordsearches and other puzzles. See how many you can do. Please email here and tell me about a special breakfast you have had!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The Big Breakfast activity booklet can be found here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.   


Easter Sunday:  'Mary and the Gardener'

After listening to the story, have a look at the Easter activity sheet (link below): there are pictures to draw or colour, mazes, wordsearches and other puzzles to help you think about the message of Easter.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The Easter activity booklet can be found here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.   


Good Friday:  'The Way of the Cross'

After listening to the story, have a look at the dedicated activity sheet (link below): there are pictures to draw or colour, mazes, wordsearches and other puzzles. 

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available here from 1000 on 2 April:

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The activity booklet can be found here, and the stations of the cross here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.    


28 March 2021: All-age Palm Sunday service with Valerie Sim from SU Scotland

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21 March 2021:  'Peter and the Rooster'

After listening to the story, have a look at the dedicated activity sheet (link below): there are pictures to draw or colour, mazes, wordsearches and other puzzles. We would love to hear your responses to the questions in the video (additional link below) and to see any of your handiwork you'd like to send to this email address.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here, and some questions to ponder here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.    


14 March 2021: 'Dave the Donkey'

After listening to the story, have a look at the dedicated activity sheet (link below): there are pictures to draw or colour, mazes, wordsearches and other puzzles. We would love to hear your responses to the questions in the video (additional link below) and to see any of your handiwork you'd like to send to this email address.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here, and some questions to ponder here.

This story  and activities  were written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough, and reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.    



7 March 2021: 'The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross'

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet (link below): there are pictures to draw or colour, mazes, wordsearches and other puzzles. We would love to see any of your handiwork you'd like to send to this email address.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here

This story  and activities - from the series 'Tales That Tell The Truth' - was written by Carl Laferton, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.    


28 February 2021: 'The God Contest'

After listening to the story, have a look at the video below - you may have seen it before! But it's worth watching again because it's helpful for understanding more about our story today! Please send us your pictures of people you know in team Jesus - as well as sending your answers to the questions at the end of the story to this email address.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

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This story - from the series 'Tales That Tell The Truth' - was written by Carl Laferton, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.    

Then watch the video below:

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21 February 2021: 'Jesus and the Storm'

After listening to the story, have a look at another new activity booklet! There are suggestions of things to make and do. We would love to see any of your handiwork you'd like to send - as well as receiving your answers to the questions at the end of the story to this email address.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here

This story was written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough and is reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.


14 February 2021: 'Through the Roof'

After listening to the story, have a look at yet another new activity booklet! There are pictures to colour, word searches, mazes, crosswords and more. We would love to see any of your handiwork you'd like to send - as well as receiving your answers to the questions at the end of the story to this email address.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available here:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here

This story was written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough and is reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.


7 February 2021: 'Jesus and the Children'

After listening to the story, have a look at yet another new activity booklet! There are pictures to colour, word searches, mazes, crosswords and more. We would love to see any of your handiwork you'd like to send - as well as receiving your answers to the questions at the end of the story to this email address.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube:

Video

The activity booklet can be found here

This story was written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough and is reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.


31 January 2021: 'The Image of God'

After listening to the story, have a look at the amazing new activity booklet. There are pictures to colour, word searches, mazes, crosswords and more. We would love to see any of your handiwork you'd like to send. 

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough and is reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.


24 January 2021: 'Farmers and Shepherds'

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. There are pictures to colour, word searches, mazes, crosswords and more. We would love to see any of your handiwork you'd like to send. 

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough and is reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.


17 January 2021: 'Shepherds in the New Testament'

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. There are pictures to colour, word searches, mazes, crosswords and more. We would love to see any of your handiwork you'd like to send. 

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube :

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough and is reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.


10 January 2020: 'Shepherds in the Old Testament'

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. There are pictures to colour, word searches, mazes, crosswords and more. We would love to see any of your handiwork you'd like to send. 

As an extra challenge this week, get an adult to help you record and send us an audio file of you saying, "Lots of Lot's sheep sleep while Lot lost lots of sleep cos Lot lost lots of sheep; lots of Lot’s other sheep went shopping for shallots at Charlotte's shallot shop". Count the number of times before you get it almost right and challenge your family to do it too. We'd really love to hear from you!! (The prize could be to read one of our future stories! Second prize to read two .....)

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough and is reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.


3 January 2021: 'Cecil the Lost Sheep'.

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. There are pictures to colour, word searches, mazes, crosswords and more. We would love to see any of your handiwork you'd like to send. Have fun!

The podcast can be found here from 1000 on 3 January.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written and illustrated by Andrew McDonough and is reproduced by kind permission of Lost Sheep Resources Pty Ltd.

  


27 December 2020: No BibleBees today! We pray that you enjoy the Christmas break and have continued to celebrate the birth of Jesus. We'll be back in the New Year!


20 December 2020: This week is the fourth Sunday in Advent and our service this morning celebrates the nativity of the Lord Jesus, calls us to follow Him - and points to His finished work in rescuing us.

There is no separate story or worksheet for BibleBees today, as we join together in watching the Christmas story, available on the link below:

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13 December 2020 (third Sunday in Advent): 'There's a Lion in my Nativity!'.

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. There are pictures to colour, a jigsaw, and other puzzles. Please send us any drawings you have made.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Lizzie Laferton, illustrated by Kim Barnes, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.    


6 December 2020 (second Sunday in Advent):  'The Littlest Watchman'.

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. There are pictures to colour, a crossword, a wordsearch and other puzzles. Please send us any drawings you have made.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Scott James, illustrated by Geraldine Rodriguez, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.



29 November 2020 (first Sunday in Advent): 'The Christmas Promise'.

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. There are pictures to colour, join the dots, a wordsearch and other puzzles. Please send us any drawings you have made.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Alison Mitchell, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.



22 November 2020: 'Deborah and the Very Big Battle'.

After listening to the story, have a listen to the song that follows on the link below.  Why not draw a picture about the story - and then send it to us?

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

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This story was written by Tim Thornborough, illustrated by Jennifer Davison, and is reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.

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15 November 2020: 'Moses and the Very Big Rescue'.

After listening to the story, have a listen to the song that follows on the link below.  Please feel free to send us any drawings you make about the story.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:      

Video

This story was written by Tim Thornborough, illustrated by Jennifer Davison, and is reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.              

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8 November 2020:  'Jonah and the Very Big Fish'.

After listening to the story, listen to the song that follows on the link below. There are no quizzes or wordsearches to do but we'd like you to draw a picture of your own about the story. Please send us any drawings you have made.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:          

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This story was written by Tim Thornborough, illustrated by Jennifer Davison, and is reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.              

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1 November 2020: 'David and the Very Big Giant'.

After listening to the story, listen to the song that follows on the link below. There are no quizzes or wordsearches to do (sorry, Dads) but maybe you'd like to draw a picture of your own about the story. Please send us any drawings you have made.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

Video

This story was written by Tim Thornborough, illustrated by Jennifer Davison, and is reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.

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25 October 2020:  'Patch the Pumpkin: Believing in Others'.

After watching the film, have a look at the activity sheet. There's a picture to colour, a wordsearch and other puzzles. We'd love to see your picture if you would like to send it. Please make a friendship bracelet to send to a vulnerable child - and encourage your friends and family to make one too! 

The podcast about the activities can be found here, although the story this week is only on the video. Listen to the first podcast before watching the film, then listen to the second one after! 

Click on the link for the video:

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The activity sheet can be found here. If a hard copy is required, please send a message to 07532 496098. Local delivery same day!

This story was written by Mairi Neeves, illustrated by Robyn Leavens and is reproduced by kind permission of World Vision UK.



                       Series 5: Little me BIG GOD

18 October 2020: 'The Man Who Would Not Be Quiet'.

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. There are pictures to colour, a quiz about the story, a wordsearch and other puzzles. Please send us your answers or drawings you have made.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

Video

The activity sheet can be found here

This story was written and illustrated by Steph Williams and is reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.


11 October 2020: 'The Best Thing To Do'.

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. There are pictures to colour, a quiz about the story, a wordsearch and other puzzles. Please send us your answers or drawings you have made.

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

Video

The activity sheet can be found here

This story was written and illustrated by Steph Williams and is reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.

4 October 2020: 'Never Too Little'.

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. There are pictures to colour, a quiz about the story, a wordsearch and other puzzles. Please send us your answers or drawings you have made.

The podcast can be found here.

The activity sheet can be found here.

This story was written and illustrated by Steph Williams and is reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.


                  Series 4: Eric Learns About God

27 September 2020:  'Eric Says Thanks'.

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. 

The podcast can be found here:

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

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The activity sheet can be found here

This story was written by Dai Hankey, illustrated by Xavier Bonet and is reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.


20 September 2020: 'Eric Says Sorry'.

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. 

The podcast can be found here.  Click on the link below for an illustrated version of the story: 

Video

The activity sheet can be found here

This story was written by Dai Hankey, illustrated by Xavier Bonet and is reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.


13 September 2020:  'Eric Says Please'.

After listening to the story, have a look at the activity sheet. 

The podcast can be found here. Click on the link below for an illustrated version of the story: 

Video

The activity sheet can be found here

This story was written by Dai Hankey, illustrated by Xavier Bonet and is reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.


Series 3 : Kidderminster Kingdom Tales 

This series features forest animals and is based on parables that Jesus told. 

6 September 2020: 'King Leonard's Celebration'

After listening to the story in the podcast, please download the worksheet for printing and completion - and please send us your answers and pictures!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

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The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Christopher A. Lane, illustrated by Sharon Dahl, and published by The Scripture Press.


30 August 2020:  'Mrs Beaver and the Wolf at the Door'

After listening to the story in the podcast, please download the worksheet for printing and completion - and please send us your pictures!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Christopher A. Lane, illustrated by Sharon Dahl, and published by The Scripture Press.


23 August 2020:  'Cornelius T. Mouse and Sons'

After listening to the story in the podcast, please download the worksheet for printing and completion - and please send us your pictures!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Christopher A. Lane, illustrated by Sharon Dahl, and published by The Scripture Press.

16 August 2020:  'Nicholas and His Neighbours'

After listening to the story in the podcast, please download the worksheet for printing and completion - and please send us your pictures!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Christopher A. Lane, illustrated by Sharon Dahl, and published by The Scripture Press.

9 August 2020: Back to School with God Sunday

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 2 August 2020:  'King Leonard's Great Grape Harvest'

After listening to the story in the podcast, please download the worksheet for printing and completion - and please send us your pictures!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below to play:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Christopher A. Lane, illustrated by Sharon Dahl, and published by The Scripture Press.


26 July 2020:  'Sir Humphrey's Honeystands'

After listening to the story in the podcast, please download the worksheet for printing and completion - and please send us your pictures!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link below to play:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Christopher A. Lane, illustrated by Sharon Dahl, and published by The Scripture Press.


Series 2 - Tales that Tell the Truth

19 July 2020:  'The Prisoners, the Earthquake and the Midnight Song'

After listening to the story in the podcast, please download the worksheet for printing and completion - and please send us your pictures!

The podcast can be found here 

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link to play:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Bob Hartman, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.



12 July 2020: 'Jesus and the Very Big Surprise'

After listening to the story in the podcast, please download the worksheet for printing and completion - and please send us your pictures!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link to play:

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The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Randall Goodgame, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.



5 July 2020:  'The Friend Who Forgives'

After listening to the story in the podcast, please download the worksheet for printing and completion - and don't forget to send us your pictures!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link to play:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Dan Dewitt, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.


28 June 2020: 'The Storm That Stopped'

After listening to the story in the podcast, please download the worksheet for printing and completion - and don't forget to send us your pictures!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link to play:

Video

The worksheet can be found here

This story was written by Alison Mitchell, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.

Picture from 'The Storm that Stopped' by Matthew Ferguson.


21 June 2020:  'Goodbye to Goodbyes'

After listening to the story in the podcast, we suggest you download the worksheet for printing and completion - and please send us your pictures!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link to play:

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The worksheet can be found here.

This story was written by Lauren Chandler, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.


14 June 2020: 'The One o'Clock Miracle'

After listening to the story in the podcast, you're welcome to download the worksheet for printing and completion, and send us your pictures!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link to play:

Video

The worksheet can be found here.

This story was written by Alison Mitchell, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.



7 June 2020: 'Jesus and the Lion's Den'

After listening to the story in the podcast, you'll be desperate to download the worksheet for printing and completion!

The podcast can be found here.

An illustrated version of the story is available on YouTube - click on the link to play:

Video

The worksheet can be found here.

This story was written by Alison Mitchell, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.


31 May 2020:  'God's Very Good Idea'

The podcast can be found here, and the illustrated story via the link below:

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The worksheet can be found here.

This story was written by Trillia Newbell, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, and reproduced by kind permission of The Good Book Company.

Picture from God's Very Good Idea  by Matthew Ferguson


Series 1 - Pilgrim's Progress 

If you would like to learn a little more about the characters who appear in the story and on what they are based, please click on the file 'Main Characters from Pilgrim's Progress'. 

The story of the author is also fascinating, and if you would like to read a little more about him please click on the file 'Facts about John Bunyan'.

The podcasts can be found here

For worksheets, click on the dates below for the links:

29th March  Flight from the City of Destruction

5th April  Arrows at the Gate

12th April  The Place of Deliverance

19th April  Hill Difficulty

26th April   Palace Beautiful

3rd May  Dark Valley

10th May  Vanity Fair

17th May  Doubting Castle

24th May   Arrival at the Heavenly City