Reading of the story: Hagar and Ishmael
Theme discussion
In this story, Abraham faces a difficult decision when Sarah tells him to get rid of Hagar and Ishmael, Abraham isn’t sure if he should send Hagar and Ishmael away and so he looks to God for guidance. God tells Abraham to listen to Sarah and God will make sure everything will be okay. God is there for Abraham and helps him when he needs it most. Just like for Abraham, God will always be there for us and will help us with difficult decisions we face.
Later, when Hagar and Ishmael were crossing the desert, they ran out of water. God hears Ishmael crying and sends an angel to show Hagar that there is a well nearby. God is always watching over us the same way God watched over Hagar and Ishmael and will help us when we are in need.
Did anything in the story surprise you?
Have you ever faced a situation, like Hagar, where you needed help and were afraid?
Did you feel God’s presence in that situation?
Have you ever had to make a difficult decision, like Abraham?
Did you experience God’s guidance in that situation?
How do you think Hagar felt when she heard God’s voice and saw the well?
How can you carry God’s love with you to new places and people?
Craft
Today’s craft is making a God’s eye, this craft will remind us that God is always watching out for us and there for us. This craft requires:
Two sticks (either popsicle sticks or from a tree)
Yarn (string, ribbon, or twine can also be used it just won’t work as well)
Glue can be used to stick the sticks together but it is not required.
Here is a good video showing how to make a God’s eye:
