Monday, May 19, 2014

Jesus Calms the Storm

Story
Say:  How many of you have ever been in a boat? (Wait for answers.)  It’s fun to be on a boat isn’t it? (Describe being on a boat. Perhaps you have a nice story of your own.) Our story today is about one time when Jesus and His Disciples went out in a boat on a great big lake.

Read “Jesus Calms the Storn" in any children's story Bible. 
Lesson
Say:   What was Jesus doing when the big storm came up? (sleeping)  How did Jesus stop the storm? (He spoke and the water became calm.  What do we need to do when problems come in our lives? (trust Jesus and ask for His help)
Like the disciples, we may not trust Jesus completely. We may become afraid and panic in moments of fear.  How can we learn to trust Jesus more (take time for some answers).  These are all good answers!  Romans 10:17 says, “Faith comes from listening to this message of good news—the Good News about Christ.” Reading the Bible and going to church are very important for many reasons. God’s Word is so encouraging. God speaks to us through the Bible and gives us strength and courage for every situation!
 Big Idea
We need to trust God.  We learn to trust God by reading about Him in the bible. 

Memory Verse
But when I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
 Psalms 56:3

Prayer
Take time to see if children have any prayer requests or prayer joys.  Say a short prayer thanking God for protecting us and asking God to help us trust Him more. 

Craft
The children will make a calming the storm craft 

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