Praying for Protection: Armoured Oranges

This prayer activity would work really well if you are looking at the Armour of God or any story involving God's protection.

You will need: oranges or tangerines/ clementines (one for each child plus a couple of spare ones), permanent marker pens, a tall, clear jug or vase.

Peel an orange or tangerine and put it into the water. It will sink to the bottom of the jug. 

Then put an orange with the peel left on into the water. It will float. The peel is actually like armour, keeping the orange safe from sinking. 

Ask children to write or draw on their oranges things that they would like protection from in life- maybe things that scare them. Float the decorated oranges in the water as a celebration of the protection and strength God can give.