WAYS TO BEGIN: Gather for coffee. Discuss any plans you might have for celebrating today's Children's Sabbath. Then move to your circle for the lesson.
THE THEME: It is all right to pester God for what you need or others need.
1. What do you think Jesus is trying to teach us in this passage?
2. What are things you feel comfortable "begging" God for?
3. Does persistence and repetition make a difference?
4. The theme of this year's Children's Sabbath is "Write the Vision: Creating Communities of Shalom for All Children.".
5. What do you think is needed in your community to ensure a healthy and safe environment for our children?. 6. Who might you "pester" to make your concerns heard and responded to?
7. Is praying for your concerns enough?
8. As a church, what do you feel called to do?
End the class by praying for this nation's children and the children of the world. Be specific about the needs you recognize.
