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Amen Song

Singing Prayers

Day 115of 180
Week 23of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that 'Amen' means 'Yes' or 'Let it be so'

2

Learn to sing 'Amen' at the end of a prayer

3

Develop a simple understanding of prayer response

📖 Scripture Connection

2 Corinthians 1:20

“For however many are the promises of God, in him is the 'Yes.' Therefore also through him is the 'Amen', to the glory of God through us.”

— 2 Corinthians 1:20 (WEB)

Introduces the meaning of 'Amen' as an affirmation of God's promises

📦 Materials Needed

  • Simple hand bells or rhythm instruments
  • Prayer cards from BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Soft background music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall our previous prayer songs and how we talk to Jesus

💭 Review Question: Who did we sing to in our last prayer song?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing the special word 'Amen'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'Amen' is a special word we say at the end of prayers
  • It means 'Yes, God' or 'Let it be so'
  • We can sing 'Amen' to show we agree with our prayer
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you say 'Amen' with me?
  • What does 'Amen' mean?
3Activity: Amen Rhythm Game (6 min)
prayer closing

Create a simple song with hand motions to sing 'Amen'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in a circle
  2. Teach simple hand motions for 'A-MEN'
  3. Sing softly and ring bells on 'Amen'
  4. Repeat several times
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just say 'Amen' together

Challenge: Create additional hand motions for each syllable

4Closing (3 min)

Review what 'Amen' means

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'Amen' mean?
  • Can you show me how we sing 'Amen'?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Abraham's family in our song

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are learning the concept of affirmation in prayer

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use a gentle, encouraging voice
  • Make 'Amen' feel special and exciting
  • Be patient with repetition
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it hard to understand the concept of 'Amen'

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to say or sing 'Amen'

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for Amen coloring page
  • Practice saying 'Amen' during family prayers

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