David and Goliath (Sunday May 16)

Continuing in our practice of learning about children in the Bible, and more importantly that God's kids have purpose, today's lesson focused on a kid who did what no adult could do: defeat a giant.

Brother Wyatt Jackson read The Story of David and Goliath.

They imagined a 9 foot man (who was much taller than brother Wyatt!) and imitated Goliath heavy footsteps. Everyone closed their eyes an thought of a time when they were angry or scared (monsters under beds, mad at friends for not being fair...) and begun to spin their imaginary slingshots filled with prayers that were released into the air. And they were strengthened.

The children engaged in conversation about times when they felt they were not heard by adults, which yielded my favorite quote of the day:

When my mommy is mad at me, she doesn't want to hear nothing I got to say.

(This was coupled by an empathetic 3 to 7 year olds' version of an amen chorus: lots of recounting moments of getting in trouble at home.)

God has a purpose for everyone--even kids. NO ONE believed the little David was capable of defeating a trained warrior like Goliath. But David trusted God and believed that God was on his side. Rather than be scared, David spoke to God.

They learned that one of the greatest weapons they have when they are scared or in a tough situation is to pray.

David defeated the giant Goliath because he prayed and God blessed him.

Coloring sheets of David and Goliath were given as take home handouts.