Sheep and Goat


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Kids Will Enjoy Learning Life's Most Important Lessons

Sheep & Goat is a children's ministry initiative -- with exciting characters, a children's book, the Sheep & Goat Club and merchandise -- that encourages all of us to love others as Christ loves us.  It lays the foundation for social justice at an early age and contrasts Sheep's selfless love with Goat's selfishness.  It's a vital message for all eternity.  And proceeds fund global relief.
 
This ministry and fun-filled, 48-page, illustrated book is based on the Parable of the Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25: 31-46) in which Jesus says we need to show others His love and not live selfishly.  Click on the book above and read the published book and encourage selfless living.

In this all-important Parable, Jesus says He's coming back, and that He'll separate us as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats -- based on whether we really loved Him by loving others.  All His sheep will advance into God's kingdom for eternity.

"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory.  All the nations will be gathered before him, and He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.  Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'" Mt 25:31-36

The Sheep represent those who show love to those who are hungry, sick, naked, or in prison.  The Goats are those who are indifferent to the plight of others.  So, we must live lovingly like Sheep; not selfishly like Goat.

Our ministry, centered on the Sheep & Goat Go To The Ice Cream Parlor book, conveys this vital message in a very fun way by contrasting Sheep's tremendous compassion for others with Goat's self-absorbed lifestyle.

We place Sheep & Goat in real-world situations that repeatedly teach children to choose the path of love.

The Sheep & Goat Club is a website children can go to continue their focus on social justice, get encouragement, share their experience and learn from one another. Click here to go to the club.

Christians can use this book, the club and related merchandise to encourage their young children to live lovingly, as Jesus instructed. 

The book encourages us not to conform to this world, but rather to "Be Transformed," so we can show the love of Christ. 

All Christians should find this story an enjoyable reflection on this essential spiritual truth and a reminder to live compassionate lives.

GIFT also has a line of Sheep & Goat merchandise -- including tee shirts, cups and more -- to encourage children to love others on a daily basis. 

Now you can order the Sheep & Goat Children's book and merchandise through our GIFT Shop.

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Live Like Sheep

 

GIFT's Sheep & Goat book, characters and merchandise will educate children on Social Justice and encourage our children to live more compassionate lives on a daily basis.  The story contrasts Sheep's concern and love for others with Goat's indifference and self-centeredness.  Sheep encourages Goat -- and all of us -- to live more like Christ.

So Get To Know The Bible's Most Adventurous Pair

If you've ever gone to Sunday School, you've probably heard of:

 

But you may not have heard of the Bible's most adventurous pair, until now.

Introducing Sheep & Goat. 

 

A Father Attests To Sheep & Goat Value

"My daughter has hundreds of books she can choose from, but there are two that are her favorites.  One is a pocket sized Bible, and the other is the Sheep & Goat book.  Every time I read her the Sheep & Goat book I get chills as the story is moving and I know God is working through this book," writes Will Turner, a young father.

Church Imprimatur

Most Reverend Fabian W. Bruskewitz, Bishop of Lincoln grants imprimatur for Sheep & Goat book.

NIHL OBSTAT:                                                                               Reverand Daniel J. Rayer                                                             Censor Librorum

IMPRIMATUR:                                                                                          Most Reverend Fabian W. Bruskewitz                                                  Bishop of Lincoln                                                                          

December 3, 2009

The NIHIL OBSTAT and IMPRIMATUR are official declarations that a book or pamphlet is free from doctrinal or moral error.

Archdiocese of Omaha Chancellor endorses Sheep & Goat

"GIFT's Sheep & Goat is an inspirational tale that teaches young people the value of generosity and stewardship.  It helps the young reader to appreciate the parable Jesus himself taught in the gospel of St. Matthew, chapter 25.  May we all strive to be like the sheep!," writes Reverend Joseph C. Taphorn, Chancellor.

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