Items to Pack:
- blank paper
- pencils or pens
Say: Let’s start keeping track of what we pray about. This way, we’ll see what God does in our lives and in the lives of others through these prayers.
Give each child a “Prayer Journal” handout, and make pens or pencils available. Then ask children to write or draw at least two things they want to pray about this week and include the date. Have older children help younger ones. Explain that each week kids can add to this list, and they can note how God answers their prayers.
Home Again Prayer (10 minutes)
Tower of Prayer
This activity becomes a visual prayer.
Items to Pack
- poster board or heavy paper
- pair of scissors or a paper cutter
- tape
- markers or crayons
Preparation
Cut poster board or heavy paper into 4×4 squares. You will need two squares per child.
Give each child two squares. Have children write or draw a picture of something they want to talk to God about. It can be something they’re thankful for, something they’re concerned about, or a visual expression of praise.
As children finish, invite them to take turns taping their squares to the wall. Start down low near the floor, placing one atop the other to create a tower of prayer. As the tower grows, notice all the different things the children want to pray about to God. Explain that this is a visual reminder of all the reasons to pray.
