PROTECTION HUNT
- Go on a hunt around your house to find ten different items that help protect something else. A pillow protects your head when you sleep; an egg carton protects eggs; shoes protect your feet. Can you think of more?
- Read Psalm 91 together.
- Look at the objects you found on your hunt. Tell how each item helps you understand something special about God’s protection for you.
- Pray together, praising God and thanking Him for all the ways He has protected you and your family in the past.
Egg Carton Prayer
- Find an egg carton with sections and a lid.
- Cut out one paper egg shape for each space in the box.
- Think about the people you know who need protecting, including yourself.
- Write a sentence prayer for protection on each egg shape.
- Decorate the box with pictures and Bible verses about God’s protection.
Keep it in a safe place. Add other prayers for protection whenever you want.
BRAVE PROTECTORS
God used brave people to protect His friends down through the ages.
- Who did He help these people to protect?
- Match the protector to the person (or people) they helped to keep safe.
- Then write or tell how God helped them protect others.
BE A PROTECTOR
You can be a protector too!
How can you help protect the following people and keep them safe?
Draw a picture of yourself helping each of these children, or write a list of things you could do to protect and help them.
- A baby brother or sister
- A friend who has fallen over and hurt their knee badly
- A child who is being teased or bullied by other children
- A child from another country who doesn’t speak your language very well
JESUS AND THE CHILDREN
Jesus loved being with children! When the disciples tried to chase them away so He could rest, Jesus welcomed them with open arms. They sat on His lap while He told them wonderful stories. He put His hands on their heads and blessed them. He probably said something to each child to make them feel happy and loved.
Imagine that you went to see Jesus in a field or park near you. Draw a picture of yourself sitting on His lap or standing next to Him. What do you think He would say to you today to make you feel special? Write His message to you on your picture.
Remember that Jesus always cares about you and wants you to feel safe, happy, and loved.
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