Planning grid for Messy Church

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Crafts Preparation Craft Leader Notes

Advent Messy presents Who do you want God to bless? Colour in a present for them and write their name on the label.

Advent Messy Mary What is Mary thinking about before she sets off for Bethlehem? Draw or write her thoughts in the bubbles.

Advent Messy family tree

In Matthew’s Gospel, we can read Jesus’ family tree. Draw some of the people from your family in the second family tree.

Abraham

Joseph Mary

Rahab

David

Jesse

ChristmasMessy news

The angel said, ‘I bring you good news!’

What good news do you want to share?

Fill in this newspaper front page with it.

Christmas Messy angels The angel told the shepherds, ‘Don’t be afraid!’ Colour in an angel for each thing you’re afraid of and ask God to help you be brave about it.

Christmas Messy shed

What do you think it smelt like in the shed where Jesus was born? Colour in the smells.

Epiphany Messy thank-you Colour in one letter for everything you’re thankful for at the moment.

Thaunk

Yo

Epiphany Messy map Fill in this messy map with pictures of people on journeys.

Epiphany Messy lights What lights up this year for you? What are you looking forward to? Draw the different things on the lamp posts.