January 13/14 –Elijah Hears a Still Small Voice
Building on Last Week: Samuel heard God’s voice in the tabernacle; Elijah heard it in a cave. The place isn’t the issue; willingness to hear and obey is.
Story Scripture:1 Kings 19:1-18
Bible Verse: “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:9
At Home Ideas:
Let’s Build a Cave
Kids love to make forts so why not make a cave? Drape blankets or sheets over a table or chairs or create a cave out of a large box. Show your child how dark and lonely it can be in a cave. But, God is always there for us to talk to and to listen to.
“Sugar Stalactite”Show your child pictures of caves with stalactites and stalagmites. Then demonstrate how to make a “sugar stalactite”. Dissolve 2 cups of sugar in 1 cup of warm water. Suspend a string in the water by attaching the string to a pencil laid across the top of the container. Wait a few days for the water to evaporate and the crystals to form