Use this game to have the children participate in the various stories from the bible that involve sleeping

Here are some examples.

• When God made Eve from Adam’s rib. Genesis 2:21
• When Jesus was asleep in the storm. Mark 4:38
• When Jesus raised Lazarus, he said he was “asleep.” John 11:11
• When Jesus raised a dead girl, he said she was “asleep.” Matt 9:24
• At the Transfiguration, Peter and the others had been asleep. Luke 9:32

1. Have all the children spread out and lay down on the floor. Instruct them to avoid moving or touching each other.
2. On the count of three, everyone should pretend like they are asleep.
3. Walk among them praising particular children for their convincing performance. “Wow, I am really starting to think Elijah is asleep.”
4. Offer them the extra fun of tricking another grown up. I challenged our kids to convince one of the other leaders.
5. Use this few minutes of nap timeto teach the Bible story. You could say, “Imagine your having a dream about this …”
6. Use a three count to “wake up” the children after a few minutes.

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