Big Idea: Jesus gives us courage.
Theme: Water
Bible Story: Jesus Walks on Water – My Little Treasury Bible
✨ Introduction to Bible Themed Story Hour
This week’s Bible Story Hour invites little ones to dive into a story all about trusting Jesus in scary situations. When Peter stepped out of the boat to walk toward Jesus, he learned an amazing truth — Jesus helps us be brave!
With songs, rhymes, movement, and a splash of imagination, this story hour helps preschoolers discover that Jesus is always near, even when life feels stormy.
🎶 Welcome Song: “Good Morning to You!”
We start with a joyful welcome song sung to the tune of Happy Birthday.
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Good morning to you!
Good morning to you!
Good morning dear [child’s name],
We’re glad God made you!
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💡 Tip: If your group is small, let each child choose a silly action everyone does while singing their name. It’s a great way to make every child feel special!
📖 Memory Verse
“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
— Matthew 14:27
🖐️ Actions:
- 💪 Flex muscles — “Take courage!”
- ☝️ Shake finger like no-no-no — “Don’t be afraid!”
Repeat the verse using different voices — whisper, robot, loud, or silly — to help kids remember through repetition and play.
⛵ Bible Story: Jesus Walks on Water
From My Little Treasury Bible, we read the story of Jesus walking on water to His disciples during a storm. The children learn that Peter had faith to step out of the boat and walk toward Jesus — and even when he got scared, Jesus was there to help him.
🧍♀️ Activity:
Say the memory verse again while pretending to walk on water! Lay down a blue scarf or towel “lake” for kids to step across while balancing like Peter.
🌧️ Nursery Rhymes and Water Activities
Nursery Rhymes from this book: Christian Mother Goose Stories by Marjorie Ainsborogh
- Peter, Peter
- It’s Raining, It’s Pouring (The Old Man is Praying)
- Rub a Dub Dub, Washing Up in My Tub
💧 Stepping Stone Game:
Cut out paper footprints and tape them on the floor like stepping stones. Children “walk on water” by stepping from footprint to footprint toward a picture of Jesus.
💨 Make a Storm Together:
- Rub hands → soft rain
- Snap fingers → raindrops
- Clap hands → thunder
- Stomp feet → big storm
- Then whisper quietly as the storm calms — just like Jesus did!
This simple sensory game helps children feel what the disciples experienced on the stormy sea.
🧼 Washing Song
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Rub a dub dub, washing up in my tub,
While I scrub the outside, Jesus cleans me inside.
As I wash away the dirt, I pray,
“God, please clean my heart today.”
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This sweet rhyme connects everyday life to spiritual truth — reminding kids that Jesus helps keep our hearts clean and kind.
💖 Storybook and Closing
To wrap up, read God Always Protects Me and talk about how Jesus is always near, even when we feel afraid.
🙏 Closing Prayer:
“Thank You, Jesus, for helping us be brave. Thank You for always being close, even when things feel stormy. Amen.”
🎵 End with your Animal Action Goodbye Song — hopping, clapping, and laughing together before saying farewell!
💡 Bible Truth for the Week
💧 Big Idea: Jesus gives us courage.
🚶 Story Focus: Jesus walks on water.
💖 Memory Verse: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” – Matthew 14:27
Children leave with confidence knowing that Jesus is with them wherever they go — even in life’s stormy seas.