‘Prayer Bootcamp’ Childrens Teaching Series

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:

1) HOW NOT TO PRAY:

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.

3) PRAYER TOOLS:

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.

4) PRAYER RESULTS:

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.

5) PRAYER POWER:

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!