PHOTOS
28Mar2011
Praying for the Sick… Kid-Style
Often in our kids prayer group we receive requests to pray for people - usually for healing. Most of these requests are for people that our kids don't come in contact with, so in the past we have sent them a prayer cloth, just like the apostles did in the New Testament. We like for people to know that the prayer cloth came from the kids group so we have used brightly colored or patterned material.
Read More23Mar2011
Wailing Wall
The Wailing Wall (often referenced also as the area of the Gate of Mercy) is a remnant of an ancient wall that surrounded the Jewish Temple's courtyard in Old Jerusalem, and is one of the most sacred places in Judaism. It has been s a site for Jewish prayers and pilgrimages for centuries. Many of those who come to pray at the walls write prayers on slips of paper and press them into the cracks. Mo
Read More16Mar2011
Being Close to God
A Prayer GameChildren will toss popcorn from different distances to see that the closer they are to God, the stronger their relationship can be with Him.Materials: PopcornPreparation: NoneWhat you will do during class:First, divide the children equally and have them stand in two lines, facing each other, about 10 feet apart. Each child will need to be facing another child. The children will be tos
Read More14Mar2011
Virtual Prayer Walks
Prayer walking helps you become aware of situations in an area that you may not be aware of without being closer to the situation. Many times we drive through parts of our town without taking notice of what is happening or even the types of businesses along our route because it is so familiar. The same can be true of our prayers for other countries. Something that can create awareness of needs in
Read More11Mar2011
In the News
There are many things in the news that need prayer - from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan to the unrest in the Middle East, rising costs of food and gasoline, and an unstable economy. That is enough to overwhelm most people. Fortunately we know that God is in control and that our prayers make a difference and can radically change some of these situations.My question to you is do your children
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