Investiture 2027

The Shepherd's Little Lambs

Class song "Jesus Is My Shepherd" (Leader's Guide p. 175) and a 6-minute skit. Rehearsal fits inside normal meetings: 3–5 minutes each week.

Sing-along video

Words, the action and its picture for each line, with beat dots for the sway. Round 1 slowly, round 2 at normal speed. 2 min.

Practice tracks

Slow (for learning, Oct–Nov)

Normal speed (from December, and at investiture if there's no pianist)

Piano melody and accompaniment transcribed from the guide's sheet music and played by the computer. Each track has a 1-2-3 count-in and plays the song twice.

The song: words and actions

Each picture shows the action for that line.

**1. I'm a little lamb today;**Crouch down small, hands up like lamb ears

**2. Jesus is my Shepherd.**Stand up, hook one arm like a staff

**3. My Shepherd loves me day to day;**Hands on your heart, sway side to side

**4. Jesus is my Shepherd.**Hook your arm like a staff again

**5. I will follow where He leads;**March on the spot

**6. He gives me everything I need;**Open both hands and lift them

**7. I'm a little lamb today,**Crouch down small again

**8. Jesus is my Shepherd.**Stand tall, arms up high, hold the last note

Printable action cards2 pagesThe 8 pictures as big cards, 4 per page. Hold them up while you sing, or put them on the wall in order.

How to teach it

Actions first, words second. For the first two weeks you sing and they only do the actions.
One line at a time: you sing a line, they echo it. Then two lines, then the whole song.
Teach the sway. It's a waltz (ONE-two-three). Sway side to side on each ONE.
Hold the long notes ("to-DAAAY", "Shep-HEEERD"). Close your raised hand when the note ends.
Sing it every meeting at Good-baa: once slowly, once "for the mums and dads".

Skit director's guide

Roles and helper jobs, a stage map for every scene, the narrator's script, line cards for the children, the rehearsal plan, coaching tips, and the run sheet for the day.

Open the guide Printable PDF

Skit walkthrough video

One narrated slide per scene with a stage map. 4½ min. Share it with helpers before the first rehearsal.

The skit, scene by scene

Cast: Shepherd (you or a helper) · Narrator (a helper at the side, reading the story) · every child is a lamb · one "lost lamb" · an optional friendly Lion.
Props: staff, a blanket or bench for the hills, a blue cloth for water, and a bush (a chair with a green sheet).

1 · Wake up, little lambs (1 min)

Lambs curled up asleep. The Shepherd teaches the audience to answer "BAA!". "Come, little lambs!" → everyone: "BAA!" The lambs follow the Shepherd once round the stage.

2 · What my Shepherd gives me (1½ min)

Lambs sit in a row. Each stands and says one line: "He gives me green grass!" · "He gives me cool water!" · "He keeps me safe!" · "He knows my name!" · "He gives me food!" · "He gives me my family!" · "He carries me!" · "He is always with me!" · "He finds me when I'm lost!" · "He loves me!" All together: "Jesus is my Shepherd!"

3 · One is missing! (1½ min)

The lost lamb tiptoes behind the bush. Everyone counts, then: "ONE IS MISSING!" The Shepherd searches and asks the audience. A tiny "baa…" from the bush. Found, a big hug, walk back together. "HOORAY!"

4 · The lion (optional, 1 min)

A friendly lion gives a soft, silly roar. The lambs huddle behind the Shepherd: "Go away, lion! These are MY lambs!" All: "Our Shepherd keeps us safe!" Leave it out if anyone is scared.

5 · Finale (1 min)

Lambs in one row facing the audience. All: "The Lord is my shepherd. He gives me everything I need." (Psalm 23:1). Sing "Jesus Is My Shepherd" with the actions, bow, and one big "BAA!"

Headgear and costumes

Headgear patterns100% scale2 pages Lamb ear template and headband steps; the shepherd's staff crook; the lion mane.

Lambs: a paper lamb-ear headband each child makes in class (white card strip, felt or paper ears, cotton-ball fringe), with a white or cream top. Headbands keep faces visible; avoid masks.
Spares: dollar-store headbands with felt ears hot-glued on.
Shepherd: pillowcase or tea-towel headscarf held with an elastic headband tied at the back of the head, never under the chin; an XL t-shirt or old bathrobe with a rope belt; a staff; sandals.
Lion: a paper-plate mane on a headband, or a yellow scarf.

Rehearsal timeline

When	Focus	Ready when…
Oct–Dec	Song at every Good-baa (actions, then words). Play Scenes 1 and 3 as games.	They sing it on their own
Jan–Feb	Each child picks a line. Make the lamb headbands. Practise Scene 2.	Every child has a line
Mar–Apr	Full skit once a month, in costume. Choose the lost lamb. Tape floor marks.	The skit runs start to end
May–Jun	Two dress rehearsals in the real room; film one for parents.	Investiture

Assumes investiture in June, like last year.