Alert

Listening and watching carefully, staying awake. (See also Paying Attention, Readiness)

"Be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people." Ephesians 6:18b

ACTIVITIES

Watching And Praying

Children learn how to watch and pray to keep them from sinning or being tempted to disobey.

CRAFTS

Sky Watch Hour

Children make a telescope they can use to pretend to watch for Jesus when He returns in the clouds.

GAMES

Keeping Alert

Children see the difference between keeping alert while watching for the Lord and being unprepared for His return.

LESSONS

This lesson will help the children understand what it means to watch for the coming of the Lord. They will also learn that only our Father in Heaven knows when, but we are all responsible to keep faithful and alert until that day comes.