Prayer is a Real Treat!
It’s no trick - prayer is a treat we can enjoy as believers. It’s our chance to connect with God, to grow our faith, and to find direction away from sin and toward a brighter future.
Pumpkin Prayers Children's Ministry Curriculum Lesson Overview
MEMORY VERSE:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” - Philippians 4:6
LESSONS:
Get Connected
Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Daniel 6:3-10
How does a pumpkin grow? The longer it’s attached to the vine, the more daily nourishment it receives. We need to pray for daily bread - daily spiritual food from God - so that our faith can grow.
Objective: Kids will learn, “Prayer is something my soul needs everyday”.
Lose the Gunk
Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 18:21-33
Sin is what separates us from God. It’s why we need Jesus. Only Jesus can forgive our sins, the same way we clean out the “gunk” inside a pumpkin. We need to ask him daily for forgiveness and grace to forgive others.
Objective: Kids will learn, “Prayer is a time for me to ask for forgiveness”.
Joyful Noise
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, Psalm 100:4-5
If Jack-o-lanterns could speak, they’d probably have a million different funny voices. We have mouths that can speak, and God wants us to use them for praise. When we pray, we should always remember to offer God thanks and praise.
Objective: Kids will learn, “Prayer is a time for me to praise and thank God”.
Light in the Darkness
Scripture: Matthew 6:13, John 8:12
The lights of a pumpkin sitting on a porch can guide us home on a dark night. God’s light not only leads us away from temptation but lights the path we should follow. We should ask God to give us direction away from sin and closer to Him.
Objective: Kids will learn, “Prayer is a time for me to ask for God’s protection and guidance”.
ABOUT THIS CURRICULUM:
Perfect for kids ages 6-12
4-weeks
Includes large group and small group resources
This curriculum is an instant download
EACH LESSON INCLUDES:
Make It Stick! Parent Sheet: so you can let mom and dad know what kids are learning each week and look like a rockstar teacher who's thought of everything.
Memory Verse: so that you can make sure kids are getting Scripture in their minds and hearts every single week and you can feel like each lesson was a success even when it seems like 90% of your lesson time is spent saying things like "calm down", "let's be quiet", "hands to yourself!"
Skit or Puppet Show: so you have a way to easily connect the lesson with your hands-on and visual learners. No drama team? No problem! Just hand the script to the kids. They'll have a blast and think you're the coolest.
Craft Activity: so you can give kids a physical reminder of the Bible lesson (and give yourself an activity to keep them busy until mom and dad come back!)
Game: so kids don't leave and say church was BORING! Games are so important to help keep kids engaged. Our large group games always include a "What's The Point" section to help you connect the game to the lesson.
Large Group Lesson: so you can present the Bible story in a clear and fun way, which means now you can enjoy Saturday nights instead of stressing over putting a lesson together!
Small-Group Discussion: so you can find out who was paying attention and who was talking to their neighbor. Just kidding, this is a great way for you to build deeper relationships with your kiddos after each lesson, which means you're going to care about them so much you'll cry like a baby when they graduate and go to middle school :(
More! Yes, there is even more than all of that so that you can easily put together the perfect lesson for your ministry each weekend, which means no more agonizing over how to adjust complicated lesson plans.
