Adventist Adventurer Awards and Answers/Friend of Jesus

Attend a baptism and discuss what it means.
Downloadable book Baptism for kids.pdf Answering the Question - Why do people get baptized?

Explain what it means to be a friend of Jesus and name five of Jesus’ friends listed in your Bible.

 * Being friends with Jesus means allowing yourself to be defined by Him. (Mt 16:13-23)
 * Being Jesus' friend means hearing Him say, "Don't be afraid." (Mt 17:7)
 * When Jesus is your friend you are certain there is Someone in your life who understands your fragileness, struggles and hurts. (Heb 2:18)
 * When Jesus is your friend you know you will never be excluded by your failures or shortcomings. (Rom 8:38)

The Apostles

Peter

Andrew

James the Greater

James the Lesser

John

Philip

Bartholomew

Matthew

Thomas

Jude the Apostle,

Simon

Judas Iscariot

Be able to say a prayer at mealtime and one at bedtime.
Samples of Prayers:
 * Mealtime


 * Children's Mealtime Blessing


 * God is great!
 * God is good!
 * Let us thank Him
 * For our food.
 * Amen.
 * -- Traditional


 * Bedtime


 * Father, We Thank Thee


 * Father, we thank thee for the night,
 * And for the pleasant morning light;
 * For rest and food and loving care,
 * And all that makes the day so fair.
 * Help us to do the things we should,
 * To be to others kind and good;
 * In all we do, in work or play,
 * To grow more loving every day.
 * -- Rebecca Weston - 1890
 * -- Rebecca Weston - 1890

External Resources
Baptism to Kids- Special Connection Home School