Praying by Number series Praying by Number - Volume 1 20 Creative Prayer Lessons & Activities

This resource is a gift to any teacher preparing to tell the Good News! Traditional theology is presented in a contemporary fashion, scripture plays a central role in each chapter, and the subject matter can be easily adapted for children of a variety of age levels and still keep the heart of the lesson. The materials listed for each chapter are simple and easy to prepare. An invitation to prayer, an opportunity to pray, a realization that prayer can be part of our daily experience—that is what Phyllis offers us.

Can prayer really be taught? Is it just the gift that some spiritual giants somehow have? This book gives the kind of practical, yet imaginatively spiritual help to move into exploring one’s conversation with God. I suspect that many of us who are no longer technically ‘children’ have much to learn from it. The lessons are practical and yet imaginative. I think it would be great fun to go through these lessons. If you are not a ‘teacher,’ then borrow some children (perhaps grandchildren on a visit or godchildren) and join them in learning exciting things about prayer.

From the overview to the conclusion, the reader's attention is caught by these innovative prayer experiences for children. The clarity and conciseness of the format allow everyone to enhance their prayer experiences. The author's use of alliterative Goal-Gather-Guide is a wonderful tool. The consistency throughout the book allows you, as prayer facilitator, to prepare an unforgettable experience. The children focus on the prayer and are not distracted by the unexpected. The materials help students become better acquainted with God through traditional prayer and the Bible. The required materials are readily available and easy to use, even for the artistically challenged. The book provides a unique means of prayer for children. It assists them with the expression of prayer through word and art.

This resource gives us practical, hands-on activities to use with children and young people in congregations and homes. Phyllis Wezeman furnishes teachers, parents, and worship leaders with choices for experiential learning in the area of prayer. Prayer is vital to the Christian life, something that is best learned through actual doing. Wezeman has created imaginative ways to enhance the "learning to pray" process. In clear, concise language, she lays out the goals, needed materials, and explanations for carrying out twenty lessons that use the numbers one to twenty as the organizing points.