Objective: To teach that Jesus values a humble heart and calls His followers to pursue a life of humility

You will need:

• A bowl or container big enough for foot washing (fill it with warm water)
• Soap
• Towel

Explanation: You may begin by saying, “Hey Kids! There are times when we think too highly of ourselves and try to prove our greatness and smartness to everyone around. Do you know what that feeling is called? Yes, PRIDE. But did you know, God Himself came down from heaven to live among us. He was born not in a palace but in a shabby stable. He never had a shiny castle. He never had servants. He was not proud. Jesus is the most important person in this Universe, but yet He is humble. He showed his disciples how to be humble by serving them.”

“Who wants to be my very special volunteer today?”

Choose a volunteer. Instruct the child to take off their shoes and sit on the chair.

You may continue by saying, “Did you know that in those days only servants washed people’s feet? Servants were the lowliest of the low. Servants were there to help other people. Servants had no power or importance. Servants took orders from so-called important people like kings and queens. When Jesus lived on this earth over two thousand years ago, people walked everywhere. They walked everywhere on dirt roads, and they wore sandals! So imagine how dirty their feet were! “

You may ask, “Well, guess what Jesus did just before he went to the cross to die for our sins and to be our Saviour? He gathered all his friends into one room, and he washed their feet! Jesus, the King of the universe, the God who created you and me, got down on his hands and knees and washed people’s dirty, smelly, tickly feet!”

Begin washing the feet of the child. And as you wash, say, “Jesus got up and filled a bowl with water. He knelt down in front of Peter. “No,” said Peter. “You can’t wash my feet.” Peter thought Jesus was too important for this humble job. But Jesus wanted to show his disciples how to love one another. He washed the feet of all of his disciples. Then he said, “See how I served you? I want you to serve each other in the same way. Be humble, not proud. Then you will be blessed.” How can you be humble like Jesus? Treat others as more important than yourself. Love others, and you will be blessed too.”