This is a nice symbolic way of helping children to bring their friends to Jesus in prayer.
Using the story of the four friends who lowered their paralysed friend through the roof of a house, we are going to bring our friends to Jesus. Through the roof? Curious?!
Theme:
The paralyzed man healed by Jesus, the story of the man through the roof
What do you need:
- four long wooden strips
- post-it notes
- felt pens or biros
A complete programme for your Sunday school
This idea is part of a complete Sunday school / kids ministry programme about the story of the man lowered through the roof.
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Idea 532. Never without my denture - a YouTube video
Idea 533. It’s hard working together! - a creative way to have a group discussion
Idea 534. Reaching your goal - a fun indoor game!
Idea 535. Make a body - a fun indoor game!
Idea 536. Create your own story sticks - a craft activity
Idea 537. Make a parachute for the egg - a fun indoor game!
Idea 538. The fifth friend in the story - a creative prayer idea