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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
- Why do you think Hannah prayed so honestly?
- How is honest praying different from saying the right words?
Do it
Write a prayer in your own words, as honestly as you can.
Pray
God, help us to bring you our real feelings.
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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