A Call To Prayer Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Open 01 - God Answers Prayer 2019 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Family Devotion 1: God Answers Prayer

Time: Dinner Time

Activity: Prayer Circle

Instructions:After dinner, gather the family in a circle.

Each family member shares one thing they want to pray about.

Go around the circle and have each person say a short prayer for the person on their right.

End with a group prayer, thanking God for hearing our prayers.Parenting Tip: Encourage each child to be honest and open about their prayer requests. Remind them that God listens to all prayers, big or small.

Family Devotion 2: Confidence in Him

Time: Bedtime

Activity: Confidence Jar

Instructions:Before bed, give each child a piece of paper and a pen.

Ask them to write or draw something they are confident God can help them with.

Place the papers in a jar labeled "Confidence in God."

Pray together, asking God to help with the things in the jar.Parenting Tip: Reinforce that our confidence is in God's character and His promises. Encourage kids to add to the jar whenever they feel confident

Open 02 - Private Prayer 2019 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Family Devotion 1: The Path to God's Presence

Theme: Jesus created a new way for us to be close to God.

Activity: During Dinner Time

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-20

Devotion:Introduction: Ask the kids if they’ve ever been on a trail or path. What was at the end of it? Explain that Jesus made a special path for us to be close to God.

Discussion: Share how Jesus’ sacrifice opened a new way for us to talk to God anytime, anywhere.

Prayer: As a family, thank Jesus for making a way to God. Encourage each child to say one thing they’re thankful for.Parenting Tip: Encourage kids to think of prayer as a conversation with God, just like talking to a friend.

Family Devotion 2: The Power of Prayer

Theme: Prayer changes things.

Activity: Before Bedtime

Scripture: James 5:16

Devotion:Introduction: Ask the kids if they’ve ever seen a superhero movie. What powers do superheroes have? Explain that prayer is like a superpower God gives us.

Discussion: Share a simple story of a prayer that was a

Open 03 - Honest Prayer 2019 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Family Devotion 1: The Power of Prayer

Time: Dinner Time

Activity: Prayer Chain

Instructions:During dinner, discuss the idea that prayer is powerful and can change things.

Create a "prayer chain" by cutting strips of paper and writing a prayer request on each one. Link them together to form a chain.

Each family member can add a link with their prayer request.

Pray together for each request, emphasizing that God hears and answers prayers.Parenting Tip: Encourage each child to think of something specific they want to pray about. Remind them that no request is too small or too big for God.

Family Devotion 2: Faith in Action

Time: Bedtime

Activity: Faith Journal

Instructions:Before bed, gather as a family and talk about what it means to have faith in Jesus.

Give each child a notebook or piece of paper to start a "Faith Journal."

Ask them to write or draw something they are trusting God for.

Pray together, asking God to help them grow in faith.Parenting Tip: Encourage creativ

Open 04 - Intercessory Prayer 2019 - By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Family Devotion 1: God Blesses, We Pray

Theme: Understanding God's Blessings and the Power of Prayer

Suggested Time: Dinner time or during a family walk

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9a - "For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him."

Activity:Discussion Starter: Ask the kids, "What do you think it means when we say 'God blesses'?" Encourage them to think about blessings in their lives, like family, friends, or even a sunny day.

Prayer Activity: Have each family member think of one person they want to pray for. Take turns praying for that person, asking God to bless them and help them in their needs.

Reflection: Share how praying for others is a way to show love and care, just like God shows His love by blessing us.Parenting Tip: Encourage your kids to think of someone outside the family to pray for, like a friend or teacher. This helps them understand the broader impact of prayer.

Family Devotion 2: Standing in the Gap

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Open 05 - Teach Us To Pray 2019 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Family Devotion 1: Praise and Presence

Theme: Praise as the doorway to God's presence.

Activity/Time: Dinner time.

Devotion:Opening Question: What is something good that happened today that you want to thank God for?

Read Together: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." (Matthew 6:9)

Discussion: Explain that "hallowed" means holy and special. Ask each child to share one thing they think is special about God.

Activity: Go around the table and have each family member say one thing they love about God. This is a way to praise Him.

Prayer: Close with a simple prayer, thanking God for being our loving Father and for all the good things He does.Parenting Tip: Encourage each child to express themselves freely. Praise their contributions to build their confidence in prayer.

Family Devotion 2: Purpose and Kingdom

Theme: Seeking God's kingdom first.

Activity/Time: During a car ride.

Devotion:Opening Question: What is something you want to do when you grow up?

Read Together: "

Open 06 - What You Think About God 2019 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Family Devotion 1: "The Little Foxes"

Theme: Identifying and overcoming distractions in our spiritual life.

Activity: During dinner, discuss what "little foxes" might be in your lives. These could be distractions like too much screen time or not listening to each other.

Discussion Questions:What are some small things that distract us from spending time with God?

How can we help each other focus more on God?Prayer: Ask God to help you identify and remove distractions from your lives.

Parenting Tip: Encourage each child to share openly. Affirm their thoughts and guide them gently towards practical solutions.

Family Devotion 2: "Believing God Cares"

Theme: Understanding that God cares for us deeply.

Activity: While getting ready for bed, have each child share one thing they are worried about.

Discussion Questions:How does it feel to know that God cares about every little thing in our lives?

Can you think of a time when you felt God cared for you?Prayer: Thank God for caring about ev

Open 07 - Critical Mass 2019 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Family Devotion 1: The Power of Agreement

Theme: Unity in Prayer

Activity Time: Dinner Time

Scripture: Matthew 18:19 - "If two of you agree on earth about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven."

Activity:Discussion Starter: Ask your kids if they’ve ever worked on a team project or played a team sport. How did working together help them succeed?

Prayer Activity: As a family, think of one thing you all want to pray for together. It could be a friend in need, a family goal, or something happening in the world.

Prayer Time: Hold hands and take turns praying for the chosen topic, emphasizing the power of agreeing in prayer.Parenting Tip: Encourage each child to share their thoughts and remind them that God loves hearing from them, no matter how young they are.

Family Devotion 2: Reaching Critical Mass

Theme: Persistent Prayer

Activity Time: Bedtime Routine

Scripture: Acts 12:5 - "So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God f

Open 08 - Now That You've Prayed 2019 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Family Devotion 1: Trust in God

Time: During dinner or breakfast

Activity: Trust Walk

Instructions: After the meal, have one child close their eyes or wear a blindfold. Guide them around the room using only your voice. Encourage them to trust your instructions. Rotate so each child gets a turn.

Discussion: Talk about how trusting God is like the trust walk. Even when we can't see what's ahead, we can trust God to guide us. Share Proverbs 3:5-6 and discuss how we can trust God in our daily lives.

Parenting Tip: Encourage kids to share times when they had to trust someone. Relate it back to trusting God in everyday situations.

Family Devotion 2: Delighting in God

Time: During a family walk or outdoor playtime

Activity: Nature Scavenger Hunt

Instructions: As you walk, ask kids to find things that show God's creation (e.g., a flower, a bird, a cloud). Each time they find something, say, "God made this, and it's good!"

Discussion: Discuss how we can delight in God by appreciating His

Open 09 - Don't Give Up 2019 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Family Devotion 1: The Power of Perseverance

Time: During dinner or a family walk

Activity: Share a story about a time when you had to keep trying at something difficult, like learning to ride a bike or finishing a puzzle.

Discussion: Talk about the widow in the parable who kept asking the judge for help. Ask the kids, "Why do you think she didn't give up?" Discuss how God wants us to keep praying and trusting Him, even when things are tough.

Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help each family member persevere in their prayers and trust Him.

Parenting Tip: Encourage kids to share their own stories of perseverance. Celebrate their efforts and remind them that God sees and hears them.

Family Devotion 2: God’s Timing

Time: Bedtime or while driving

Activity: Play a simple game of "Wait for It." Have kids close their eyes and guess when one minute has passed.

Discussion: Talk about how waiting can feel long, but God’s timing is perfect. Discuss how sometimes we have to wait for answers