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05Jul2011
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“Operation” Prayer

One of the fun things that kids like to play is the old "Operation" game. The game board has a human body on it with little areas cut out where strategic body parts such as the heart and stomach go. The goal is to get all the body pieces out of the hole (like a surgeon) without touching the metal edge of the opening. If you do touch the metal opening you will buzzed and lose your turn.There are hu

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27Jun2011
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I Spy God

How do you pray to someone that you cannot see? How can you believe in something you can’t touch? Does God really even exist at all? If you’ve ask these questions, the answer is all around you. Use our I Spy God guide to help your kids discover God in a whole new way this week!   [download id="41" format="5"]

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11Jun2011
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Keep ’em Praying All Week

One of the hardest things to do in Kids Prayer is to keep your kids praying throughout the week when they are not all together in your prayer group or at church. Some families do not practice prayer at home, or may feel awkward doing it with their children if they don't know what or how to pray very well themselves. One way to handle this is to notify and get the permission of the parents for t

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17May2011
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We Are All One Body

This takes an ordinary Mr. or Ms. Potato Head toy.Place all the pieces in a bag or something the kids can reach into.Have them one by one pull out pieces. You can have them find a reason to pray with the item they choose.  (Ex: shoes pray that God will protect our path, or lead into open doors, etc.)Have them place their piece into the potato anywhere, not necessarily where it’s supposed to go.

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03May2011
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Picture Album Prayers

For small children, make a picture album for them to have with them during prayer time. Put pictures of family, a homeless person (symbolizing the poor), and a picture of the world. Include pictures of every day blessings to give thanks for: food, clothing, a home, etc. Their requests can also be put into picture form: grandmother, father, swing set, new bike, etc.

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