Side 1
The older son was in the field.
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The Older Brother
Lost & Found stays close to Luke 15, where Jesus answers grumbling with stories of searching, welcome, and joy over what has been brought home.
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Scripture: Luke 15:25-32
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The Father Went Out Again
Each section is paired with the matching face from the story sheet. Read the six sections as one short story.
Side 2
Coming home, he heard music and dancing.
Side 3
A servant said, 'Your brother has returned, and your father has prepared a feast.'
Side 4
The older son was angry and refused to go in.
Side 5
His father came out and pleaded. The son complained, 'I have served you for years. You never gave me a party!'
Side 6
'Son, you are always with me,' his father said. 'It was right to celebrate. Your brother was lost and is found.'
Scripture anchor: Luke 15:31 (quoted phrase); the other speech is closely adapted.
Key verse / Luke 15:31
He said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.'