Mission Briefing
A Bible hero mission for kids about speaking up when someone needs help.
Hero: Esther
Virtue: Courage
Best for: Ages 6-12
Time: 10-15 minutes
You need: paper crown or paper strip, pencil, and a quiet place
Meet Esther
Esther was queen, but she still felt afraid.
Her people were in danger.
Mordecai told her she might be the one who could help.
Esther had to speak to the king, but going to him without being called was dangerous.
She did not rush in pretending she was not scared.
She asked the Jewish people in Susa to fast for her for three days.
Then Esther put on her royal robes and stepped forward.
God used Esther’s courage to help save her people.
Courage means speaking up to help, even when your voice shakes.
Hero Skill: Speak Up
Some brave moments are not loud.
Sometimes courage is telling the truth, asking for help, or standing beside someone who is being treated badly.
Esther teaches us that God can use one faithful voice.
Your Mission Today: The Brave Crown
You will make a small crown reminder and practise one brave sentence.
What You Need
- Paper crown or paper strip
- A pencil
- A quiet place
Step 1: Make The Crown
Write “For Such A Time” on the paper crown or strip.
Step 2: Name The Moment
Think of one place where someone may need help or truth.
- A friend being left out
- A wrong choice
- Someone needing an adult
- A time to say sorry
Step 3: Practise The Brave Sentence
Say one brave sentence out loud.
- Please stop.
- I need help.
- That is not kind.
- I am sorry.
- Can we include them?
Talk About It
Ages 6-8: What made Esther afraid?
Ages 9-10: Why did Esther ask the Jewish people to fast before she acted?
Ages 11-12: How can you tell the difference between being bossy and speaking up with courage?
Courage Practice For This Week
Keep the crown somewhere visible.
When a brave moment comes, choose one honest sentence.
You do not need a loud voice to be brave.
Parent Note
Esther helps children see that courage can be prepared and wise.
This is a good place to teach children when to involve an adult.
The goal is not pressure to fix everything. It is helping them recognise one brave next step.
Mission Prayer
God, thank You for Esther’s example. Help me trust You when I feel afraid. Give me wisdom to know when to speak, kind and truthful words, and courage to take the next right step. Amen.
Free Esther Colouring Page
Keep the mission going with Esther’s colouring page.
