Tales for the Prayer Journey: 30 Five-minute Stories for All-age Reflection, Discussion, with Bible Links (Paperback)

This book uses storytelling to explore ten principal themes on the subject of prayer.It engages children and adults on a journey where both learn about prayer together.The stories draw on a diversity of settings and characters and provide a strong connection to the biblical theme. Each story is followed by suggestions and helps for exploring prayer, using visual aids, Bible stories and activities.There is a Biblical index for ease of reference.It follows on from Eve Lockett's successful first book, "Tales of Grace".It is suitable for children aged 5+.It is also useful for clergy, lay ministers, and children's workers, as well as those who work with children or lead all-age activities, parents, grandparents and godparents of children from the age of five."Tales for the Prayer Journey" is an imaginative collection of five-minute stories designed to explore key aspects of prayer - such as being yourself, being honest, listening, praying in the Spirit and growing in faith. The intention of the book is that prayer should be seen as integral to the life of a child, rather than the preserve of adults, and that it is not merely a ritual act at the end of an event - the boring bit after the fun stops. The material aims to encourage children and adults to pray in their own way and their own language, but with a deeper understanding of prayer through exploring the Bible passages. Each story is preceded by an introduction and key Bible verse and followed by practical prayer steps. The material is designed for both individual and group use.