THEME:
The theme ‘Prayer Bootcamp’ is a tool to teach children the basics of prayer – a 101 of Prayer. It utilizes the idea that prayer is intentional and we need to put effort in. Of course, if we want a good relationship with anyone then we need to invest time and effort – so it makes sense that it would be the same with Almighty God.
DECORATION IDEAS:
Army Netting
Camouflage fabrics
Army Outfits
SESSIONS:
Matthew 6:5-8
Theme: Pharisee and the Tax Collector
In this session children will learn how the Pharisees prayed loudly and proudly, showing off about how spiritual they were. As they look at Matthew 6: 5-8 and the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector Luke 18:9-14 children will see how important it is not to pretend when we pray.
2) HOW TO PRAY:
Matthew 6:9-13
Theme: The Lords Prayer
Children will hear and think about how to pray as they think about Matthew 6: 9-13 and how Jesus teaches us to pray in the Lord’s Prayer.
Matthew 6:14-24
Theme: The Prodigal Son
Prayer, Forgiving, Fasting & Giving
In Matthew 6:14-24 Jesus outlines three important factors about prayer; forgiving, fasting and giving. Children will look at the story of the Prodigal Son as they think about what it means to pray for forgiveness.
Matthew 6:25-34
Theme: Pray Your Worries Away
When we pray we give our worries to God. Children will learn that Jesus tells us not to worry in Matthew 6:25-34 and will be encouraged to pray their worries away.
Philippians 4:6-9
Theme: Prayer Brings Peace
Children will look at how praying is powerful because it brings peace. Why? Because God is the God of peace!
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