“Tree of Life” Ornament Craft & Acts 7:54-60 (Stephen the Martyr ) One way to honor our faith’s martyrs has been through the planting of trees. Such came with the famous expression, The blood of the martyrs waters the soil. Making a tree ornament craft in honor of St. Stephen will give you something nice […]
“Using-What’s-Available” Snow Globe Christmas Craft
Image by WooHome “Using-What’s-Available” Snow Globe Christmas Craft Kids love making things in miniature. This snow globe Christmas craft and winter scene will have kids feeling the simplicity and serenity that comes with the true meaning of the Holiday. You can raid old toys, craft scraps and any other items that are available to make this […]
Luke 2:8 Cupcake Paper Angels Christmas Craft
Image by Le Blog De Gendame Angels were not only present the night Jesus was born, but they came out en masse! Luke chapter 2:8-15 tells the story: And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the […]
“Christmases Past” Gratitude Tree – Christmas Craft & Lesson
Image by Ann McArthur via Pinterest This Christmas craft (and lesson!) asks children to remember everything they got for Christmas in previous years, an exercise that is telling: While opening presents is really fun, the gifts fade into shadows of memories. But the experience of celebrating Christ lasts a lifetime. Children will make a gratitude tree […]
Caribou Chocolate Donuts (A Cute & Yummy Reindeer Bible Snack!)
Image by lovefromtheoven.com via Pinterest Since kids love to eat donuts in the morning, here’s a perfect Sunday morning Bible snack in keeping with the Holidays. Mini chocolate donuts and a few extras will taste great”¦and you can tell kids a little about the caribou (how God made it different than any other creature, and how […]
21 Christmas Bible Activities for Kids!
21 Christmas Bible Activities for Kids! It’s the Christmas Season! And you need fresh ideas to keep your children focused on the true meaning of Christmas during the flurry of excitement that can easily overwhelm us! We’ve put together 21 of our favorite Christmas Bible Activities to help. From the Family Advent Activity Schedule and fantastic object lessons to crafts, games and […]
Holiday Snack Ideas: Jelly Bean Christmas Trees
According to Lutheran scholars, the Christmas tree began as the Paradise Tree, a prop in a very popular religious play that has roots back to the 10th century. In this holiday snack, you can make little likenesses of today’s Christmas tree as you share the history that will give your children a chance to understand where […]
Fall Harvest Pumpkins Craft (made from Paper Strips!)
Image by www.allkidsnetwork.com Children can make beautiful paper pumpkins, but God makes the real thing. This fun harvest pumpkins craft will help give kids insight into the difference between authenticity and imitation. Fall Harvest Pumpkins (made from Paper Strips!) Material – Orange construction paper – Scissors – Glue – Green construction paper – Scotch tape – […]
Thanksgiving Snacks: Unity and Peace S’mores
Image by kitchenfunwithmythreesons.com “…whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things…” ~ Philippians 4:8 The first meetings of the Pilgrims and Indians were unified and peaceful, with only the […]