OPERATION: 911

Verse:

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Psalm 91:1

Introduction:

911 is a phone number we hope we never have to dial, but it is there to provide protection and help in the event of an emergency.  The Bible is the same type of tool.  You can find help for anything within it’s pages.  In Psalm 91 David writes of the safety he has in abiding in the Lord.  The whole chapter is such an awesome reflection of what God has in store for us and how he watches and protects us daily.  In this operation we are going to learn about the emergencies that we may encounter and how we can get help using 911.  We will also learn how the bible can help us in times of need or crisis.

Instructions:

• Teach your children about the 911 service the police and fire departments have to offer.
• Teach them what 911 is used for, when to call, and what questions they may ask.
• Demonstrate how to call 911 from the phone that you use at home.  Take out the battery and see if they can repeat the action.  Show them how on a cell phone.
• Have your children press the smoke alarms and change the batteries if needed.
• Do you have a family escape plan and meeting location?
• Have you taught your kids to “stop, drop, and roll”?  What about “get low and go”? Or “duck, cover, and hold”?

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Observations:

Are you and your kids as prepared for emergencies as you thought they were?
Where do you turn in times of need?  Do you count on your own strength or do you give it to God who can handle all things?

Life Application:

“If you pray why worry; if you worry why pray”

When you need encouragement look to these verses below.

When in sorrow………………………………….call John 14
When men fail you………………………………call Psalm 27
When you have sinned…………………………call Psalm 51
When you worry………………………………….call Matthew 6:19-34
When you are in danger……………………….call Psalm 91
When God seems far away…………………..call Psalm 139
When your faith needs stirring………………call Hebrews 11
When you are lonely and fearful……………..call Psalm 23
When you grow bitter and critical…………….call I Corinthians 13
When you feel down and out…………………call Romans 8:31
When you want peace and rest………………call Matthew 11:25-30
When the world seems bigger than God……call Psalm 90
When you want Christian assurance…………call Romans 8:1-30
When you leave home for labor or travel…….call Psalm 121
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish……call Psalm 67
When you want courage for a task…………….call Joshua 1
When you think of investments and returns….call Mark 10
If you are depressed…………………………….call Psalm 27
If your pocketbook is empty…………………..call Psalm 37
If you are losing confidence in people……..call I Corinthians 13
If people seem unkind…………………………call John 15
If discouraged about your work……………….call Psalm 126
If self pride/greatness takes hold…………….call Psalm 19
If you want to be fruitful……………………….call John 15
For understanding of Christianity……………call II Corinthians 5:15-19
For a great invention/opportunity…………….call Isaiah 55
For how to get along with fellow men………..call Romans 12
For Paul’s secret to happiness………………..call Colossians 3:12-17
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ALTERNATE NUMBERS:
For dealing with fear……………………….call Psalm 347
For security……………………………..call Psalm 121:3
For assurance………………………………call Mark 8:35
For reassurance……………………call Psalm 145:18
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PLEASE NOTE: Emergency numbers may be dialed direct.
No operator assistance is necessary.
All lines to Heaven are open 24 hours a day!