Don't be afraid
Children's Activity
Object:
Teachers or Parents: Fear is something we all need to deal
with throughout life. Children need to know that God is always
there for them in times of stress and fear. Turning to God in
prayer when we face something we fear needs to become an
automatic reaction.
*Ask the children to name the scariest things they know and
list them on a board or easel. Then have them vote on the
scariest, the next scariest, and so forth. When the list has been
recorded and prioritized, ask them to name something that is
stronger than any or all of the things on the list. Establish
firmly that the one who can overcome the scariest things is God.
*Have the children draw a picture of something that
frightens them. Then have them show the picture and explain it.
Ask them what they should do when they are frightened, and if
they don't include prayer in their response, bring it to their
attention.
Sunday school assembly opening:
*Open with a prayer that thanks Jesus for his promises to be
with us in time of need. Before ending the prayer, ask several of
the children to participate with a special thanks to Jesus for
being with them at a time when they were afraid.
*Sing a hymn that speaks of overcoming fear, such as "I Walk
In Danger All The Way."
with throughout life. Children need to know that God is always
there for them in times of stress and fear. Turning to God in
prayer when we face something we fear needs to become an
automatic reaction.
*Ask the children to name the scariest things they know and
list them on a board or easel. Then have them vote on the
scariest, the next scariest, and so forth. When the list has been
recorded and prioritized, ask them to name something that is
stronger than any or all of the things on the list. Establish
firmly that the one who can overcome the scariest things is God.
*Have the children draw a picture of something that
frightens them. Then have them show the picture and explain it.
Ask them what they should do when they are frightened, and if
they don't include prayer in their response, bring it to their
attention.
Sunday school assembly opening:
*Open with a prayer that thanks Jesus for his promises to be
with us in time of need. Before ending the prayer, ask several of
the children to participate with a special thanks to Jesus for
being with them at a time when they were afraid.
*Sing a hymn that speaks of overcoming fear, such as "I Walk
In Danger All The Way."
