Kids can see a lot of pain and suffering around them, yet they
often don't know how to process it, or what they can do to help.
Guide kids in this simple activity that encourages a heart of
prayer for the world.
What You'll Need:
- Large world map
- Red marker
- Plastic Bandages
- Pens
Have kids form a circle, and place
the map in the middle of the circle. As a group, look at the map
and briefly talk about places where poverty, war, violence,
oppression, or abuse abound. Use a red marker to put a dot on each
country or area you mention.
Distribute plastic bandages and pens. Have each child write a
prayer for the world on the bandage. Children may write things such
as, "God, please help the people in China learn about you." Or,
"Jesus, help take away the war in Africa."
Have children take turns praying and then sticking on their
bandages. Then join hands around the map and say this prayer:
"Dear God, we know we live in a broken world. But we also know
that Jesus is the light of the world. Please heal the people who
experience pain and suffering. Help those who are suffering to know
that Jesus gives us all life in heaven. In Jesus' name, amen."
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Age Level: Elementary
