Material

• Pictures of people in different countries

 
Steps

• Ask: "Have you ever helped someone who was very different from you?"
• Show pictures of people from different countries and explain how Cornelius was a Roman soldier who loved God even though he was different from the Jewish people.

Discuss
Briefly tell that Cornelius listened to God’s voice even when it was surprising.

Material

• Cutout of person
• Crayons
• Markers

 
Steps

• Give each child a paper person cutout.
• Let kids decorate their person with different colors and features to show everyone is unique and special to God.

Option
Have the children outline themselves and color the cutout.

Discuss
Explain how God created everyone to be loved, just like Cornelius.

Material

• Prepare cards with names or pictures of various animals and people groups (e.g., different cultural groups representing diversity).
• Label two baskets "Clean" and "Unclean" as Peter initially saw.Pictures or plastic animals

 
Steps

• Children take turns running to pick a card and place it in the basket they think fits.
• After all cards are sorted, review each together, talking about which things Peter thought were unclean and how God showed him they are clean.

Discuss
Talk about how the vision helped Peter change his thinking. Explain that before, Peter thought some people or things were "not for him," but God showed him everything He created is good and that everyone is welcome in God’s family.Discuss how God showed Peter that everyone is welcome in His family, no matter differences.

Material

• Small cups with mixed fruits

Steps

• Serve small cups with mixed fruits (grapes, apple slices, banana).

Discuss
Talk about how God’s love is for all people, just like this mix of fruits is all tasty together.

Material

• Blank invitation cards

Steps

• Show blank invitation cards.
• Help kids write or draw who they would invite to hear about Jesus.

Discuss
Explain how Cornelius was invited by God to meet Peter and hear the good news.