–from PrayKids! Issue 5: Spiritual Warfare

A fictional story based upon Acts 16:13-18

“Now, be back before lunch, Hannah,” Mama said, as she tucked my towel tightly under my arm.

“I will,” I replied.  I was eager to get down to the river to swim.

When I arrived at the river, my friends were not splashing in the water as usual.  Where were they?

I spotted a group of people. There were two men standing waist-deep in the river with their arms stretched up to the sky. I spotted a group of my friends sitting on the side of the bank, watching the men.

“What are they doing?” I whispered to my friend Matthew as I came up beside the group.

“That’s Paul.  He’s here in Philippi baptizing families in the name of someone named Jesus.  People are coming from all over to see him.  Watch!”  Matthew did not take his eyes off the men in the river.

I knew who Jesus was.  And I knew who...

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Praying for My Pastor: Kids' Prayer Cards by Sandra Higley Praying for My Pastor is a practical, Scripture-based prayer guide that will encourage children to lift up their pastor in prayer.  Check out what one customer shared: "When our pastor saw these he was excited!  He knows first hand the power of prayer on his behalf.  I love this set because it helps our kids to realize that our pastor has needs like everyone else.  It also helps our kids to be more comfortable with him because they are entering into prayer for him.  It is a joy to hear them intercede for our pastor." Praying for My Pastor cards come in packs of 20 cards for $4 when ordered online.  Click here to place an order, see customer reviews, or view a free sample of the card.

Scripture-Based Prayers to Pray for Your Pastor: Prayer Cards by Terry Teykl This bookmark prayer card will help you and everyone else in your church remember to pray for your pastors and their families daily.  Comes in packs of 50 cards for only $5.60 when ordered online.

Life-Giving Prayers for Your Church: Prayer Cards by Sandra Higley Intercede for your local church, its staff, each church member, and even those visiting your church with these Scripture-based, life-giving prayers.  Come in packs of 50 cards for only $5.60 when ordered online.

Support Your Local Pastor: Practical Ways to Encourage Your Minister by Wes Roberts Pastors today are burning out at a faster rate than ever and need your help.  This book identifies their specific needs and shows creative ways you can encourage and support your minister.

Cover Your Shepherd: Protecting Your Pastor through Prayer by Pray! Pastors and their families are on the front lines in the war against the enemy.  Without our concentrated prayers, they sit in a very vulnerable position as they serve the body of Christ.  This issue of Pray!® not only encourages more prayer for pastors, but it also gives practical insights and helpful tools so you can intercede for them more effectively.

–from Pray Kids! Issue 4: Intercession

Having a family Bible time together is a great way to show your kids how to study God’s Word, and studying intercessors in the Bible is a great way to reinforce prayer.  Pick a time when your family isn’t rushed.  Choose a comfortable setting.  Have each family member bring a Bible (children’s picture Bibles are fine for preschoolers).  Most of all, be flexible in your approach and have fun. 

Background information (for adults and older children):

“Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.  Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops” (James 5:17-18).

Elijah was a prophet. But he was foremost a man of prayer.  Intercession was woven into the fabric of his life.  Whether is was out of compassion for the pain of...

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Praying for My Brothers and Sisters by Renee Gray-Willburn Getting your kids to pray for each other can be a challenge.  This handy prayer card has simple, scriptural prayers to guide your children in their prayers for their brothers and sisters. (Packs of 20 cards.)

The Lord's Prayer for Kids by Arlyn Lawrence When Jesus' disciples asked Him to teach them to pray, He taught them a prayer that has come to be called "The Lord's Prayer" (Matthew 6:9-13).  Your kids can learn to pray it, too, but they don't always have to say the same words.  Help them put the prayer in their own words so that they can clearly grasp Jesus' words and prayer example. (Packs of 20 cards.)

Bookmark Prayer Card Sampler Pack II by NavPress This just released sampler pack contains 20 cards—one each of Pray!'s nine prayer cards for kids, seven of our newest adult prayer cards (Praying for Your Family, Prayers to Pray When Loving Is Tough, Scriptural Prayers for the Next Generation, Powerful Prayers for Your Husband, Prayers for a Strong & Loving Marriage, Prayers for Missionaries and Their Families, and 25 Ways to Experience God), and one each of our four seasonal cards (also featured in this newsletter). And while you’re there, don’t forget to pick up Pray!’s original Bookmark Prayer Card Sampler Pack (which contains one of each of our first 20 adult prayer cards)!

Praying for My School by Fern Nichols You bought that new backpack and those new shoes they needed, but when sending your kids back to school, be sure you remind them to keep eternity in mind! Recently updated, this practical, Scripture-based prayer guide will encourage children to radically change their classmates and teachers through prayer!

Did you know that it’s possible to obey with your actions on the outside, but not submit your heart on the inside?

Let’s say your mom asks you to take out the trash during your favorite TV show.  You do what she asks right away, but in your head you’re thinking: “This is so stupid.  Why can’t I take the trash out after my program?” Did you obey on the outside and inside?  Disrespectful thoughts are the sign of a rebellious heart.

Here’s what you can do...

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PrayKids! Teacher's Guide: A Hands-on Guide for Developing Kids Who Pray by NavPress "PrayKids! is one of the best resources for teachers, parents, and children’s pastors who want to raise praying kids, equip children to know and experience the love of Jesus, and pass on the legacy of prayer...every church and family would be blessed to have this resource for their children." –Cheri Fuller, speaker and award-winning author of When Children Pray Are you a Sunday school teacher?  A homeschool parent or grandparent?  Or maybe you simply have a God-given passion to teach children how to pray to their heavenly Father. If so, the PrayKids! Teacher's Guide was developed with you in mind.  The guide is designed to be used alongside PrayKids!—a fun and easy-to-use thematic prayer curriculum for elementary-aged children that is produced by Pray! magazine.  The guide, which provides comprehensive lesson plans for each of PrayKids! 26 issues, will get kids praying in a way they'll find energizing and fun! Teachers will find energetic games to play with their kids, cool snacks to make, and exciting movie clips to incorporate into their lessons.  With this comprehensive resource (available for only $19.99 when ordered online), you can use PrayKids! as a full-year, stand-alone curriculum or as a supplement to your existing children's ministry curriculum! Click here to order your copy today!

All four of these four-color cards come in packs of 50 for $7 per pack ($5.60 when ordered online).  Order 10 or more packs online in any combination and you'll save 30%–only $4.90 per pack!

At 3 1/2" by 7" they are perfectly sized to enclose with your holiday greetings or to insert into church bulletins or Christmas programs.

But please don't wait!  We have only printed a limited number of these great tools, and when they run out they will once again be unavailable until late next summer.

Christ in Christmas: Advent Devotional Cards by Discipleship Journal Help your entire church celebrate the arrival of Jesus Christ during the Advent season (begins Sunday, December 2) with the Christ in Christmas Advent devotional cards from Discipleship Journal®.  Focus on the true meaning of the season with suggested Bible readings for each day of Advent.

Worship the King: A Prayer Journey to Bethlehem by Pray! Join the wisemen and shepherds this Christmas season by taking a personal prayer journey to Bethlehem.  Stand in awe as you catch a glimpse of the baby that angels and stars so boldly announced.  Encounter Jesus as you worship our King of kings and Lord of lords.  These make great Christmas card enclosures!

12 Prayers for Christmas: Prayer Cards by Sandra Higley Christmas is a glorious time of year!  Help your loved ones slow down during the upcoming holiday season by directing their prayers back to Christ.  The 12 Prayers for Christmas prayer cards make great church bulletin stuffers!

Blessings for Your New Year: Encouragement Cards by Dianne Bundt Designed to be sent to both your Christian and non-Christian friends and family members, the Blessings for Your New Year card will gently encourage those you care about with blessings taken directly from the Bible.