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Prayer Kids' Club
Prayer Kids Club for Advent and Christmas 2009
Greetings to all Club members
The end of the year is fast approaching. This is an exciting time for Christians as we prepare to remember with joy the coming of Jesus Christ. Just over 2000 years ago He was born at Bethlehem, a small village outside the city of Jerusalem in Israel/Palestine. Now there is a church on the likely site of the cave or barn under the innkeeper's house. Lots of people will gather in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas. Millions of Christians will gather in their local churches to celebrate Christ's presence everywhere. Do try to join them wherever you are. Here is a prayer to use in Advent as you prepare for the Festival of Christmas. Then there is an illustration and prayer from Prayer Kids: Everyday prayers for today's children. In it you will find lots of other prayers to use in this Season. If you want a copy for yourself visit www.staidans.co.nz/prayer books. Maybe someone in the family would buy it for you as a Christmas present, and then through your prayers you could spread Jesus's message of hope and peace throughout the world.
Getting ready in Advent
Jesus, Advent is such an exciting time as we prepare for your birthday at Christmas. There are cards to send, presents to buy, carols to learn, and secrets to keep. Help us in all this activity to remember why you had to come: to put a stop to selfishness and greed, and to bring new hope and peace to those suffering and at war. Open our ears to the message of the angels and help us care for those in need, for your love's sake. Amen. |
Christmas is here again
Jesus, Christmas was your birthday, and I want to celebrate it with you. Thank you for sharing our world and showing us how to live to the full. Help me to share your love with others as I choose the presents I give to family and friends. May the joy of the angels, the faith of the shepherds, and the courage of the wise men, be your gifts to us as we join in worship on the festival of your birth. |
(c) Words: Rosemary and Peter Atkins 2006
Illustration: Olivia Jackson-Mee 2006
May you all have a wonderful time at Christmas and give thanks to God for sending Christ our Saviour.
PRAYERS FROM YOUNG KIDS
in Melbourne
From a class at Bostock House Junior Campus, Geelong., Australia.
Pupils at Year 2/3 were : Jacqueline, James, James, Thomas, Conner, Loch, Maxwell, Ethan, Amy, Harrison, Jordan, Chloe, Alexandra, Drewe,Alana, Nyah, Emilia,Meg,and Ren.
Dear God, bless this school. Thank you that it is a nice place to be. May we be happy and loving together, so that no one is mean. Keep us well and healthy, able to work hard and play well together so that no one gets hurt. Please turn bullies into kind people, so they stop annoying other kids. Help us to be responsible for keeping the place clean and collecting up the rubbish. When we find our lessons hard and Maths difficult keep us trying until we get it right. Bless all the teachers and kids in our school and help us to learn heaps of things about your amazing world. Amen. |
For my school
For my family Dear God, bless my family, help us to be kind and show love to one another. Keep us well and help any of us who get sick or sad or upset. We remember those who have died and ask you to give Grandpa a good life in heaven.
Thank you God that we have enough food and water to meet our needs.
So I pray that everyone in my family keeps happy and healthy and strong. Amen. |
Help us all to share the work around the house, and especially bless Mum as she cooks the food. From a class at the Toorak Junior Campus of Geelong Grammer School. Pupils at Year 3 were: Georgina, Henry, Luke, Andrew, Talisa, Nick, and Theodore
Thank you God for giving me the morning, for every kind word; for little sorrows, and things we can share with others; for all living things around me(especially for my pony's healing); for all my pets, my family and my friends; for all the abilities we have, and the materials we use, like the PC and my bike. Thank you God for loving us and helping us in every part of our life. We are so blessed with the world you have made, the family we are part of, and this loving school in which we learn. So thank you God for life itself and talking to you in prayer. Amen. |
Thanks God
Please God, bless my family so they can help me with my work at school. Thank you for making us a beautiful family and keeping us healthy and safe. When Mum and Dad go away overseas be there to guide me. May they always share the truth with us and help us know what is right. When life in difficult keep us secure and working together.
Thank you, God, that you are always by my side whatever happens. Please God, make us a happy family together. Amen. |
For my family 
In times of sickness give us healing and comfort. (c) Prayer Kids Club 2009
About the Prayer Kids Club:
Everyday Prayers For Children Today
Prayer Kids Club members use a new book of prayers for kids. It is published by St. Aidan's Anglican Parish, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand. It has the ISBN of 978-0-473-12876-0. Its title is This book is written for children who can read in the 6 to 10 year old age group. It is in full colour with 16 illustrations by Olivia Jackson-Mee, who is in her final year of secondary school in Auckland. The prayers are written by Rosemary and Peter Atkins who have written several books to help people of all ages to pray. The book has 3 sections. Prayers for today; Prayers for others; Prayer for special occasions. These prayers will help you to pray for yourself - focusing on topics that are important for children of your age. They will also help you to pray for others such as your family, friends, school, church and country - and your pet as well! The final group of prayers can be used on special occasions like your birthday, when you go away on your own, at Christmas and Easter, and when things trouble you.
If you would like a copy of this book email your name and postal address, and tell us the number of books you want to buy. They cost NZ$10.00 postage included. Parishes and schools can buy them on a bulk discount - email for details - Contact us.
If you are not in the 6 to 10 year old age group there are other books in the series to help you. Family Prayers is for younger kids and their parents. Cool Prayers is written to help teenagers pray. To check out this web-site for details of both these books Click Here.
(c) 2008 Peter and Rosemary Atkins, in Auckland, New Zealand