Here is a play dough mat that would work well with older children as a prayer activity. Click here to print out the sheet Speak about Jesus praying in the garden of Gethsemane. Think about the hard thing he knew he had to do but that he wanted to do God's will anyway. Ask children about times when they face hard things. How might they ask God to help them? What does it mean for 'God's will' to be done in our lives? Encourage children to make leaves for the tree. For each leaf they make, pray for someone they know, asking that 'God's will' be done in their life.
Creative and practical ideas for Children's Ministry at church and at home.