God does not desert his loved ones.
 

Today's selected readings: Acts 16: 16-34 (Paul & Silus in Prison)
 

Kid's Church talk
* Has anyone ever picked on you?
* Did you get into a fight?
* Did anyone come to your aid? (Discuss)
* Tell of a story in your own life when you have felt deserted and then someone has come to your rescue)
* This is the way it is with God. He is like a Dad who comes to the rescue whe we need him and is always there for us.
* God is a loving Father also and he looks out for us all the time. Sometimes when someone comes to our aid, it may be because God has prompted them to do that.
* You could say that God gives us peace. A sort of peace like when we are down at the beach with our feet in the water The sun is shining and we just feel great.
* Today we are going to make a beach scene that helps to remind us of the peace that God our Father gives us everyday.

* So when you say your prayers tonight, thank God for looking out for you.

Kids Church Activity:
To make an ocean Jar to symbolise peacefulness. Especially the peacefulness that Jesus gives us when he looks after us and protects us. The theme to be affixed onto the top of the jar. Blue paper is cut out to the size of the jar lid and a sticker with the words "Jesus helps us to be peaceful because he never lets us down. To stress that even with the stor,s or troubles in our lives happen, God is with us to protect us and he will give us peace.

What you need to get ready:
Large jars, sand, shells, blue food colouring, sticker(Pre printed), White felt, scissors, glue,