Jesus
Candy Cane Jesus
The Legend Of The Candy Cane…
Look at a candy cane and what do you see? Stripes that are red like the blood shed for me. White for my Savior, who is sinless and pure. “J” is for Jesus, my Lord, that’s for sure! Turn it around and a staff you will see- Jesus, my shepherd is coming for me!
Many times during this Christmas season we get caught up in material things. Presents, decorations and food. It’s important to take the time to remember that those things have trully nothing to do with Christmas. The true meaning of Christmas is Christ. And that is exactly what this craft will do.
“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21
Instructions
- Print the template. (Template)
- Color and cut out all of the pieces.
- Glue the baby onto a sheet of yellow construction paper.
- Cut out the baby from the construction paper, leaving a border of yellow construction paper.
- Cut slits along the border of the construction paper at different intervals and angels.
- At this point if you like, you can decorate the candy cane with glitter. Allow the enough time for the glitter to dry.
- Finally glue the baby onto the candy cane.
Christmas Angel
With Christmas just around the corner I decided to start my Christmas crafts early this year.
To get us started here’s a cute and simple angel craft.
Instructions
- Print the template onto card stock. (Template)
- Color and cut out all of the pieces.
- Before you assemble the angel, if you wish you can add glitter onto the stars. Give the glue enough time to dry.
- Take the wings and fold on the dotted lines.
- Add glue to where both sides of the angel dress meet. To make sure it doesn’t come apart add a piece of tape to the inside of the dress.
- Finally glue on the wings to the body of the angel.
Go Into All The World And Preach The Gospel
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15
This commandment from Jesus shows us the importance of witnessing to others. Teach your kids that they can witness anywhere they are and with who ever they are with. They can grow up to be missionaries and preach the gospel around the world or they can witness with their friends at school.
“…and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” Acts 1:8
This simple craft will be a great reminder that they can witness:
At Home
In Their City
In Their State
In Their Country
I forgot to include a picture of the continent piece, but it is available in the template.
In Their Continent
And Around The World
Instructions
- Print the template. (Template)
- Color and cut out all of the pieces. For the state pentagon have the kids draw in their state. For the country pentagon have the kids draw in their country. You can also print a picture from the internet and glue it on.
- Glue on the continent to the continent pentagon.
- Hold all the pieces together with a metal brad or metal book ring.
I have included cover pieces if you with to use them. (Cover Template)
Jesus Calms The Storm
This craft is simple, but fun. It will help reinforce the story of Jesus calming the sea. It’s a nice reminder that when the world is raging around us, God is in control of it all.
“35 That evening, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the east side.” 36 So they left the crowd, and his disciples started across the lake with him in the boat. Some other boats followed along.37 Suddenly a windstorm struck the lake. Waves started splashing into the boat, and it was about to sink. 38 Jesus was in the back of the boat with his head on a pillow, and he was asleep. His disciples woke him and said, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re about to drown?” 39 Jesus got up and ordered the wind and the waves to be quiet. The wind stopped, and everything was calm.” Mark 4:35-39
Instructions
- Print the templates. (Template)
- Color the templates.
- Cut out the templates.
- Make a small hole with scissors or a pin on the black dot in the middle of the circle and on the boat. Stick a metal brad through it. Open and bend the legs.
Now turn the circle. The skies will go from rain and thunder to calm and sunny.
Let Your Light Shine Sun Catcher
“14 You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16
Instructions
- Print the template onto cardstock. (Template)
- Cut out the templates leaving a white border around the lamps.
- Glue the templates onto black construction paper. This will help strengthen the craft.
- Cut out the templates from the construction paper, making sure to cut out every area of white space.
- Stick one of the templates onto contact paper or a self laminating sheet.
- Fill in the empty space with colored tissue paper.
- Glue on the other template to the back.
- Finish the craft by adding another sheet of contact paper or another self laminating sheet.
Using double sided tape you can now tape the craft to your house, car or classroom window. Remind your kids that they need to let their light shine before everyone so that people can see their good deeds and give all the glory to God.
The Plague On Livestock
Today’s craft is based on the fifth plague on Egypt, the plague on livestock.
“So the Lord did this thing on the next day, and all the livestock of Egypt died; but of the livestock of the sons of Israel, not one died.” Exodus 9:6
Instructions
- Print the templates onto cardstock. (Template)
- Color and cut out the masks. Let your kids choose which mask they would like to make.
- To finish the mask you can either punch out a hole on both sides of the mask and attach a piece of yarn or you can glue a large popsicle stick to the mask as a handle.
Jesus I Am…
This Bible craft is for teaching on the “I Am’s” of Jesus. Instead of asking our kids who they think Jesus is, we can lead them through scripture and show them who Jesus is. We should show them who Jesus Himself said He was. And that is exactly what this craft will accomplish.
Instructions
- Print the templates. (Template)
- Color in the first page.
- Cut out both circles.
- Make a small hole into the middle of the circles and stick a metal brad through it. Open and bend the legs.
Grasshopper
Kids will love making this grasshopper craft. This craft is very versatile and can be used for different Bible stories. It can be used for teaching the story of:
- The twelve spies.
- The ten plagues of Egypt.
- John the Baptist.
Instructions
- Print the template onto a sheet of cardstock. (Template)
- Cut out all of the pieces leaving a border of cardstock around each piece.
- Glue the pieces onto a sheet of black construction paper.
- Cut out all of the pieces.
- Glue each wing to the back of the grasshopper pieces.
- Take the rectangle piece and fold along both solid lines, making two creases.
- Add glue to one side of the rectangle piece and stick it on one of the grasshopper pieces, right between the thorax and the abdomen.
- Do the same thing with the other piece of grasshopper, making sure to line up both grasshopper pieces. The legs will now be able to hold up the entire grasshopper.
Wolves In Sheeps Clothing
Some people are like wolves who pretend to be sheep. They act and dress like the sheep, only to destroy the lambs once they are among them. We should teach our kids that the Bible tells us how we can figure out which sheep are true sheep, and which are wolves. This emphasizes the importance of reading and knowing Scripture.
Instructions
- Print the template. (Template)
- Color the mask.
- Cut it out.
- Glue the mask onto a piece of cardstock.
- Cut out the mask again, including the eyes.
- Glue a large popsicle stick to the bottom of the mask.
Proclaim Him Megaphone
This craft will remind your kids that they can share the messages of the Gospel with all of their friends. They can learn to spread the message of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for the atonement of our sins.
“Then he told them: Go and preach the good news to everyone in the world.” Mark 16:15
Instructions
- Print the templates. You will need an 8.5″ x 14″ or “Legal” sheet of paper. (Template)
- Cut out the templates.
- Cut out the bottom of a 16 oz. paper or styrofoam cup.
- Wrap the template around the paper or styrofoam cup.
- Hold it together with two paper clips and then glue it in place.
- Cut off any excess overhang of the paper wrapped around the cup.
- With a one hole punch, punch two holes on opposite sides of the bottom of the cup.
- Tie a piece of yarn around both holes creating a neck strap.
- Finally decorate the cup. I have included the words “Jesus Saves”. You can also use glitter, stickers or paint. Let your kids use their imagination.
Crafting The Word Of God 
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