Shalom
Children's Activity
Object:
Teachers or Parents: The Bible tells us that the peace of
God passes all human understanding (Philippians 4:7). We need to
give our children an appreciation for the deep inner peace which
comes from a right relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ.
When Jesus appeared to his disciples, he greeted them with the
blessing of spiritual peace. This Gospel text gives us an
opportunity to bring children some understanding of inner peace.
*Ask the children to name some things that would frighten
them. You might also ask them to draw a picture of something they
fear. List these things on a board or easel as they name them or
show a picture of them. Then discuss how a knowledge of Jesus
being right there with them can remove their fear and give them
peace.
*Ask the children to relax, close their eyes, and listen
carefully to you. Describe in as much detail as possible a
totally peaceful place. Talk about cool breezes, soft green
grass, blue sky with fluffy clouds drifting by, a clear stream
meandering in a meadow, animals grazing nearby, and so forth.
When they have this picture clearly in mind, explain that this is
the kind of peace God wants for them, a total absence of fear or
concern about anything.
Sunday school assembly opening:
*Sing an Easter hymn that stresses the peace of God, such as
"I Am Content! My Jesus Liveth Still" or "I Know That My Redeemer
Lives."
*If the situation permits (you may have to be outdoors),
pass out all kinds of noisemakers like whistles, bells, drums,
and so forth. Have the children make as much noise as possible,
including yelling as loudly as they can. After a short time, stop
and ask them how they felt during all the noise. Then have
everyone be perfectly still and quiet for a minute or so and
contrast the two feelings to help them see what we mean by peace.
God passes all human understanding (Philippians 4:7). We need to
give our children an appreciation for the deep inner peace which
comes from a right relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ.
When Jesus appeared to his disciples, he greeted them with the
blessing of spiritual peace. This Gospel text gives us an
opportunity to bring children some understanding of inner peace.
*Ask the children to name some things that would frighten
them. You might also ask them to draw a picture of something they
fear. List these things on a board or easel as they name them or
show a picture of them. Then discuss how a knowledge of Jesus
being right there with them can remove their fear and give them
peace.
*Ask the children to relax, close their eyes, and listen
carefully to you. Describe in as much detail as possible a
totally peaceful place. Talk about cool breezes, soft green
grass, blue sky with fluffy clouds drifting by, a clear stream
meandering in a meadow, animals grazing nearby, and so forth.
When they have this picture clearly in mind, explain that this is
the kind of peace God wants for them, a total absence of fear or
concern about anything.
Sunday school assembly opening:
*Sing an Easter hymn that stresses the peace of God, such as
"I Am Content! My Jesus Liveth Still" or "I Know That My Redeemer
Lives."
*If the situation permits (you may have to be outdoors),
pass out all kinds of noisemakers like whistles, bells, drums,
and so forth. Have the children make as much noise as possible,
including yelling as loudly as they can. After a short time, stop
and ask them how they felt during all the noise. Then have
everyone be perfectly still and quiet for a minute or so and
contrast the two feelings to help them see what we mean by peace.
