Sunday Parents, in today’s Bible story your child learned that Jesus taught about prayer. During the Sermon on the Mount Jesus prayed a sample of how we should pray. Prayer, communicating with God, is important. Monday Take It Further: Check out the “Jesus Taught About Prayer” section of the Bible Studies for Life: Kids Family
Week of May 12 – Jesus Gave Thanks for Food – Social Media Plan
Sunday Parents, today your child learned that Jesus gave thanks to God for food. After thanking God for the lunch of a small boy, Jesus fed five thousand men, plus women and children. We should thank God for the things He gives us. Monday Megan and Jared Kennedy wrote “Lord, Teach Us—and Our Kids—to Pray”:
Grades 1–6: Talk to God — Session 1: Jesus Taught About Prayer (May 5)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Changing Chairs Circle of chairs Guide each child to sit in a chair. Tell kids to listen to the characteristics that you will say. If what you say applies to them, they should stand and move to a different chair. Call out different characteristics: has a brother; has a sister;
Grades 1–6: Talk to God — Session 2: Jesus Gave Thanks for Food (May 12)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Draw It Out White board or large paper, markers Choose a volunteer. Tell the child to think of something God gives that people need. He can draw a picture on the board and the other kids guess what he is drawing. When the picture is guessed, choose other child to
Grades 1–6: Talk to God — Session 4: The Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray (May 26)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Name That Rhyme No materials needed Select a word that rhymes with pray (such as day). Tell kids: “I’m thinking of a word that rhymes with pray. Can you guess it in five tries?” Call on 3 volunteers. If no one guesses in three tries, give a clue: “This is
Week of May 19 – Jesus Prayed in the Garden – Social Media Plan
Sunday Parents, today’s Bible study was about a time when Jesus prayed in the garden. The setting of this story is right before Jesus’ arrest. Jesus spent time praying to God every day. This is one of God’s plans for us—daily prayer with Him. Monday “I talked with Joni about how she fights for joy when
Preschool: Talk to God: Session 4–Jesus Prayed for His Disciples (May 26)
1s & 2s—Find and Match Bibles Bible Story: Jesus Prayed for His Disciples John 17:9,20-23 Life Point: People can pray for others. Weekly Verse: Jesus prayed for His friends. John 17:9 Materials: 3 Bibles of different sizes, poster board, marker, box, shredded paper Trace around each Bible onto the poster board. Hide the Bibles in
Preschool: Talk to God: Session 3–Jesus Prayed in the Garden (May 19)
1s & 2s— Play with People Figures Bible Story: Jesus Prayed in the Garden Luke 22:39-46 Life Point: God hears people talk to Him when they pray. Weekly Verse: God hears me when I talk to Him. Psalm 66:19 Materials: Teaching Picture 12, vinyl or wooden people figures, cardboard blocks Display the Teaching Picture with
Preschool: Talk to God: Session 2–Jesus Gave Thanks for Food (May 12)
1s & 2s—Eat Breakfast Bible Story: Jesus Gave Thanks for Food John 6:1-13 Life Point: People can thank God. Weekly Verse: Give thanks to God. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Materials: Bible, Allergy Alert (CD), frozen waffles or pancakes, toaster oven, jelly, plastic spoons, paper plates, hand cleaner Post an allergy alert listing what you will be
Week of May 26 – The Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray – Social Media Plan
Sunday Parents, today your child heard that the Holy Spirit helps people pray to God. Sometimes when we pray, we cannot find the words to express our prayers. The Holy Spirit helps us communicate with God. Monday Our Weekly Bible Verse this week reminds us that we are not in this alone. The Holy Spirit