🐭🧀The Mouse Who Used Macaroni to Serve Jesus Bible Lesson

🐭🧀 The Mouse Who Used Macaroni to Serve Jesus

With a toddler-friendly Bible story, hands-on craft, snack idea, game, and joyful song, this faith-based lesson teaches kids that whatever they do, they can do it for Jesus by serving others with love.

✝️ Bible Theme:

Serving Jesus with what you have

📖 Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

“Work with all your heart for Jesus.” – Colossians 3:23

💬 Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

“I can serve Jesus with what I have!”

📘 Toddler-Friendly Story:

“The Mouse Who Used Macaroni to Serve Jesus”

Milo the Mouse was very small.
He didn’t have much. Just a tiny home under the pantry and a little cupboard filled with crumbs and noodles.

But Milo had a big heart.

One day, he heard that his neighbor, Mrs. Squirrel, was having a bad day.
Her tail got caught in a thistle bush.
She dropped her acorn cake.
Her oven broke.
She was tired, grumpy, and hungry.

Milo wanted to help. But what could a little mouse do?

He looked in his cupboard:
3 elbow noodles
1 cheese crumb
1 sprinkle of salt
And a LOT of love.

“I’ll make macaroni for Mrs. Squirrel,” he squeaked, “and I’ll do it in the name of Jesus!”

He stirred it in a bottle cap pan, humming a happy worship tune.
He cooked it over a tiny tea light and made it look as nice as he could.

Then he placed it on a walnut shell plate with a note that said:

“Made with love, because Jesus loves you.”

When Mrs. Squirrel found it, she cried happy tears.

“This is the best macaroni I’ve ever had,” she said. “It tastes like kindness!”

Milo smiled and whispered,

“Whatever I do… I do it for Jesus.”

And from that day on, Milo used everything he had—big or small—to serve others for the One who made him.

The End.

🎲 Activity/Game:

“Macaroni Match & Serve!”

Place different colored paper macaroni pieces around the room.
Have kids find them and bring them to a "kitchen table" to build a pretend meal for a friend.
Each time they deliver a meal, have them say:

“I serve Jesus with what I have!”

🎨 Craft:

“Milo’s Macaroni Heart” Craft

Supplies:

Cardstock cut into heart shapes
Dry elbow macaroni
Crayons or paint
Glue
Printable tag: “I can serve Jesus with what I have – Colossians 3:23”

Directions:

Color or paint the heart.
Glue on macaroni in a fun design.
Attach the verse tag.
Let kids give their heart to someone else—just like Milo did!

🍎 Snack Idea:

Mini Mac & Cheese Cups

Serve small paper cups filled with mac & cheese.
Add a toothpick flag that says:
“Made In The Name Of Jesus!”

Let kids say a thank-you prayer before eating.

🎵 Song:

“I Will Serve the Lord”
(Tune: “The Farmer in the Dell”)

I will serve the Lord,
I will serve the Lord,
With mac & cheese, love, and cheer—
I will serve the Lord!

I can help a friend,
I can help a friend,
With kindness in the name of Christ,
I can help a friend!

Whatever job I do,
Whatever job I do,
I work with joy and do my best—
Whatever job I do!

📝 Poem:

Milo’s Macaroni Gift

Milo had just crumbs and cheese,
But still he worked with joy and ease.
He cooked and stirred, then gave with grace,
And saw a smile on Squirrel’s face.
Though small, his gift was full of cheer—
Because he served God far and near!

🎭 Pretend Play Game:

“Mouse Kitchen Helpers”

Set up a play kitchen or table with plastic bowls, noodles, and spoons.
Let kids pretend to cook and deliver their food to stuffed animals or each other.
Encourage them to say:

“This is in the name of the Lord!”

🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me):

Dear God,
Thank You for giving me so much.
Help me use what I have—
My hands, my heart, my time—
To serve Jesus with joy!
Amen.

📬 Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today we met Milo the Mouse, who gave what little he had—some macaroni and a lot of love—to bless someone in need. We taught your child that even small acts of kindness matter when done for Jesus. Encourage them this week to serve at home with joy and love!

💡 What We’re Learning:

This lesson helps preschoolers understand that no gift is too small when it’s given for Jesus. Based on Colossians 3:23, Milo’s story shows how joyful service, even with a few noodles and crumbs, can make a big impact. Kids learn to work with all their heart and give for God’s glory.