1 Samuel 1:1-20
Hannah loved God. She wanted to have a baby, but she wasn’t able to have any children. Hannah and her husband went to the tabernacle. She prayed to God, “If you will give me a baby boy, I will see that he serves you all his life.”
Eli was a priest. He saw Hannah praying. She explained, “I am crying out to the Lord because I want him to answer my prayer.” Eli gently told her, “Go in peace — and my God will give you what you ask for.”
Sure enough, Hannah and her husband had a baby boy. They thanked God for their new son. They named him Samuel.
Discussion Questions
· What was Hannah praying for? A baby boy.
· What did Hannah promise if she had a baby boy? She will make sure he serves
God all his life.
· What was their baby boy’s name? Samuel
Prayer
Bible Verse for October
“God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Activity
Craft: Praying Hands Craft
Materials Needed:
· Construction Paper (any color)
· Scissors
· Crayons or Markers
· Glue
Instructions:
1. Trace both of your child’s hands onto construction paper.
2. Have your child cut out the outline of hands.
3. Cut out a square from paper.
4. On the square write “People I am Praying for”
5. On each finger write the name of those you are praying for.
6. Place hands side by side and use square to glue the two together.
