David and Goliath (11/10-11/12)

This week in chapel we're learning about how God calls on people of all ages and sizes to do big jobs. All He wants is a faithful heart. It's the story of David and Goliath, when a young shepherd boy defeated a 9' tall, ruthless giant with one God-directed stone thrown from his sling. On the surface it seemed like an uneven battle, but David wasn't afraid because he knew he possessed the greatest weapon of all. He went into battle wielding the power of the Lord. This boy who had been spending his time protecting his father's sheep from fierce, wild animals was well trained. "The LORD who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” - 1Samuel 17:37. After he defeated Goliath, David grew up to be a great king all because he continued to trust in the power and direction of the Lord. After we finish our story, pre-k and transition children will get to take turns using sling shots to sail paper stones at our 9' picture of Goliath. Younger children will use bean bags to pretend to be David fighting the giant. Then once the bully has been soundly defeated in the name of the Lord, we'll sing and dance to JESUS IS THE ROCK and SUNDAY SCHOOL ROCK. 'Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.' - Psalms 136:1. Blessings! Melinda