Bible Backpacks Children's Ministry Lesson

What Are You Carrying To School? Kids' backpacks hold a lot: books, notebooks, tablets, and more. That can be a lot of weight, but kids may also be carrying anxiety and worry in their hearts. God does not want us to be weighed down with fear, but to experience His joy. _______ Bible Backpacks Overview: MEMORY VERSE:  “Don’t worry about anything. No matter what happens, tell God about everything. Ask and pray, and give thanks to him.” Philippians 4:6 (NIRV) LESSON: Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Paul's Instructions In his letter to the Philippians, Paul encourages us to be joyful and to let go of fear and anxiety. Kids will be challenged to focus on prayer this year: to give God our fear and receive His joy. Objective: Kids will learn that, “When I pray, God takes my fear and gives me His joy.” THIS LESSON INCLUDES: Make It Stick! Parent Sheet Memory Verse Skit or Puppet Show Craft Activity Large Group Game Large Group Lesson Small Group Discussion More! ABOUT THIS LESSON