MESSY CHURCH – October 2018THEME: 7 Days of Creation
CRAFT EQUIPMENT EXAMPLE TEXT & QUESTION
Day 1 Night & DaySuncatcher
CDs (2 each), glue, string, light tag, sequins, textas
"Let There Be Light" Suncatcher
http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/bible_themes_creation_day1.html
Genesis 1: 3 - Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.
When have you seen the glorious light radiate into the darkness?
Day 2 Sky & seaRain colour painting
Cartridge paper, water paint, cotton balls, glue, water droppers, water
https://alittlepinchofperfect.com/rain-cloud-gravity-painting-for-kids/
Genesis 1: 6-8 – Let there be a dome to divide the water … He named the dome “Sky”.
Do you think God made the clouds to serve a purpose or just look different in the sky?
Day 3 Land & plantsTerrarium
Jars, potting mix, plants, wash up bowl, paper towel
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Genesis 1: 11 - Then God said “Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth;” and it was so.
Does God give us this food just for us or is it for all human kind?
Day 4 Stars, sun & moonStar biscuits
Star shaped biscuits, icing, knives, plates
https://cakewhiz.com/small-batch-of-sugar-cookies/
Genesis 1: 16 – God made … the sun … and the moon; he also made the stars.
What do you think about when you see the stars?
Day 5 Fish & birdsStorks
Paper plates, black textas, scissors, glue, plastic teaspoons, red stirrers
https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/442408363391977229/
Genesis 1: 21-22 - On the fifth day, God made every winged bird according to its kind; and God saw that it was good.
What can you make that would last hundreds of years?
Day 6 Animals & humansHuman hands
Black card, water paint, water spray bottles, cotton buds, glue, wash bowl, towels
https://www.homeschoolcreations.net/x-ray-craft/
Genesis 1: 27 - God created human beings, making them to be like himself.
Why do you think you might be like God?
Day 7 RestStress balls
Balloons, funnel, flour, drink bottle
https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/make-stress-balls-kids-will-love
Genesis 2: 3 – He blessed the seventh day and set it apart as a special day.
What do you do to rest?