If we ask anything in Jesus' name, He will do it. As children leave, simply make the circle smaller. Then have the last child say what he or she heard out loud to see how close it was to the original phrase. Have that child whisper the same phrase into the ear of the child to his or her left, and continue around the circle until the last child is told the phrase. Start with one child and whisper one of the phrases shown below into his or her ear. Have the children sit in a circle, or around the table. God hears and answers those prayers the same as He does for older people. What foods make hardly any noise (Jell-O, pudding, cheese, etc.)? To some adults, young children's voices may seem tiny and childish, like the silly sounds made by some foods, but to God the words spoken by children, especially in prayer are very important. As the children eat their snacks, ask them what other foods or snacks make noise when you eat them (apples, potato chips, raw carrots, etc.). Start by praying to God and thanking Him for hearing our prayers. God Can Hear Me (Object Talk) Click here PRAYER/SNACK (10 minutes)įor today's snack, bring Rice Krispy treats. Guess What You Hear (Activity) Click here ALTERNATE FUN TIME (7 minutes) Can you share a time that God answered a prayer for you? (Allow for answers.) FUN TIME (10 minutes) Do you think Hannah was happy that she prayed to God? (Yes, because God gave her a son.)ĥ. How did Hannah ask for God's help? (She prayed.)Ĥ. Why was Hannah so sad? (Because she did not have any children.)Ģ. To make matters even worse, whenever Hannah would go to the temple to worship God, Peninnah would tease her about having no children. The other wife, named Peninnah, had both sons and daughters. Hannah was very sad, because she was getting old, and still did not have any children. She was one of two wives to a man named Elkanah. Our story today takes place a long time ago, even before Jesus was born. If possible, use a Children's Bible so it will be easier for the kids to understand. After the introduction, read the story about Hannah praying to God right from the Bible. Gather the children around you in preparation for story time. This verse will give children the assurance that God hears our prayers and answers them when they are in accordance with His Will. "You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." John 14:14 NIV Praying Hands (Connect-the-Dots Coloring Activity) Click here WORSHIP TIME (5 minutes)įurther info? Click here BIBLE VERSE (5 minutes) Hannah, Prayer AS KIDS ARRIVE (10 minutes) This Sunday school lesson will help the children understand that God really does hear our prayers, even when we don't know the right words to say.
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