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Unit 1: In the Beginning
Week 10. Hannah Prays
God listens when we bring him our deepest hopes and sadness.
Memory verse
For this child I prayed
1 Samuel 1:27 (KJV, excerpt)
Read together
Read the Bible passage: 1 Samuel 1.
Picture story: Hannah’s Prayer
The picture story is written for ages 3 to 8. Older children can enjoy it too, or read the Bible passage in their own Bible.
Talk about it
- Is it easy or hard to be honest with God?
- What do you need to tell him today?
Do it
Spend five minutes writing out a prayer as honestly as you can.
Pray
God, here I am, just as I am. Please listen.
For the leader
Be gentle: some children in your group may know the pain of waiting for something.
You will need: Paper and a pen.
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