Hannah's Prayer

 

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done..” Philippians 4:6

 

 

This week  at chapel the children heard the story of Hannah and her faithfulness in prayer. The story of Hannah is found in 1 Samuel 1: 1-20. Hannah desperately wanted to have a baby. Year after year Hannah and her husband would go to the temple to pray and ask God to bless them with a child. Hannah was faithful in her prayers and talked openly and honestly with God. The Lord heard her prayers and gave Hannah a son, who she named Samuel.

 

Ms. Bev shared with the children that they, too, are able to talk to God at anytime, anywhere, and about anything. Just like Hannah, God wants us to be open and honest with him. He wants us to pray trusting that he knows what is best.

 

Click on the link below to read a fantastic article by Joyce Meyer about teaching children to pray.

 

Teaching children how to talk with God

 

Here are two great books for kids that talk about prayer.They would make 

wonderful additions to any personal library.

 

 

What Happens When I Talk to God?

 

 

Every Which Way to Pray 

Jesus Heals the Ten Lepers

"One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. ¹⁶ He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him" Luke 17:15

 

 

This week at Chapel the children learned about thankfulness. We read the story of the Ten Lepers from Luke Chapter 17. The story is about ten men who had a disease called Leprosy. There was no treatment that could cure the men from their disease. When Jesus came to town, the men ran to him and begged to be healed. They had heard that Jesus was the Son of God  and a man of miracles. Jesus heard their pleas and healed them. In their excitment, the men ran back home to their family and friends to tell them what Jesus had done! However, on his way home one man stopped and ran back to Jesus. He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked God for taking away his horrible disease.

At chapel, the children participated in a discussion and short activity that helped them recognize things they can be thankful for. Here are some ideas that you can do at home to continue to reinforce our lesso in chapel.  

 

Children Ages 3-School Age

 

Materials:

• A piece of paper
• Magazines
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions: Have children look through the magazines and cut out pictures of things that they are thankful for. Some ideas are a house, dog or cat, family, clothes, toys, food, etc. Once items have been cut out from the magainze, have your child glue them to their piece of paper to make a thankfulness collage.  

 

Children Ages Toddler-3 Years

 

Materials:

• Basket
• Items around the house

Instructions: Walk around the house with your child and have them put items in the basket they are thankful for. Example; Photos of family members, clothes, favorite stuffed animal, blanket, or book. Take a photo of your child surrounded with the items they are thankful for and display someplace special in your home. This is a great activity to do year after year and to make into a Thankfulness Scrapbook.