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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.
The Plague Of Frogs
Todays crafts are based on the second plague on Egypt, the plague of frogs.
“So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.” Exodus 8:6
The Plague Of Frogs Mask
Instructions
- Print the template onto cardstock. (Template)
- Color all of the pieces.
- Cut out all of the pieces leaving a white border around each piece.
- Glue each piece to another sheet of cardstock. This will give the mask structure.
- Now cut out all of the pieces again without leaving any white border, including the mouth.
- Glue the small circle to the center of the larger circle.
- Glue the finished eye pieces to the frog face and finally glue on the large popsicle stick.
The Plague Of Frogs Jumpy Frog
Instructions
- Print the template. (Template)
- Color and cut out all of the pieces.
- Fold the tongue along the creases into a fan fold.
- Glue the tongue to the mouth of the frog.
- Fan fold each of the legs.
- Finally glue the legs to the frogs body.
You can also hang this frog from the wall and the legs will dangle.
Frog Infestation
Cover your walls and windows with these cute cut outs.
Instructions
- Print the template. On one side print the frog template and on the other side print a design pattern. You can also have a simple frog by not printing a design pattern on the second side. (Template)
- Color the side with the pattern. In case you are making a simple frog, color in the blank side with whatever design or pattern you wish.
- Cut out the rectangle with the frog pattern on it.
- Fold along the dashed lines. First in half creating a rectangle, then half again to make a square, and finally again to make a triangle.
- Cut out the empty space around the frog pattern.
- Open the folds up and you will have four frogs.
Jacobs Ladder
“11 When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. 12 He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. 13 There above it stood the Lord, and he said: “I am the Lord, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you are lying. 14 Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. 15 I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 28:11-15
God kept His promises that He gave to Abraham. God kept His promises that He gave to Isaac. And here we see a reminder of the kept promises He gave to Jacob in a dream.
Instructions
- Print the template. (Template)
- Color and cut out all of the pieces.
- Fold the long piece on the solid lines creating creases. This will be the staircase/ ladder.
- Glue the ground/earth piece to one side of the staircase piece.
- On the other side of the staircase glue on the clouds.
- Finally glue on the angels.
In The Beginning Bookmark
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1
This cute bookmark will serve as a constant reminder that God is the creator and sustainer of everything.
Instructions
- Print the templates. (Template)
- Color and cut out all of the pieces.
- Grab the blank rectangle and trace it twice onto construction paper.
- Cut out the rectangles.
- Glue the “in the beginning” template onto one of the construction paper cut outs.
- Glue the cloud and z’s to the back of the large template. In between the 5 middle spaces.
- After the cloud and z’s have dried, on the other side, fold on the solid lines creating a crease. Do this for all of the solid lines. The rectangle will fold in on itself into one visible rectangle.
- Add glue to the back of the 1st day square and stick it on the back of the “in the beginning” piece.
- Finally add glue on the empty rectangle, right after the sixth day, and stick it onto the last construction paper piece.
Your kids can now go over the story of creation at any time and will have a wonderful tool to share the story with their friends.
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.
Samuels Birth
God hears His children’s prayers. All Hannah ever wanted was a baby and in this story we see God lovingly answer the prayer of one of His children.
Instructions
- Print the templates. (Template)
- Color and cut out all three pieces.
- Glue the pieces onto construction paper. Make sure to use the same color for all of the pieces.
- Cut the templates from the construction paper.
- Take the larger piece and fold on the solid line creating a crease.
- Finally glue the hands to the other side of the larger piece.
When the sides are closed Hannah’s hands will be together in prayer and when you open the hands she will be holding baby Samuel.
Elijah And The Prophets Of Baal
“36 At the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet came near and said, “O Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, today let it be known that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and I have done all these things at Your word. 37 Answer me, O Lord, answer me, that this people may know that You, O Lord, are God, and that You have turned their heart back again.”38 Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. 39 When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, “The Lord, He is God; the Lord, He is God.” 1 Kings 18:36-39
This craft will help your kids remember that God is the one and only true living God.
Instructions
- Print the template onto cardstock. (Template)
- Color and cut out all of the pieces.
- Fold all of the pieces along the solid lines creating creases.
- Finally assemble the craft by gluing the pieces in place. (Add glue to the tabs of the border and lay the hexagon on top of the tabs. Then the alter and finally the Elijah figure).
Noahs Ark Doorknob Hanger
One of my favorite Bible stories to make crafts for is the story of Noah’s ark, There are dozens and dozens of ideas you can play off of. The rainbow, the ark, the dove, Noah himself.
Here’s a cute craft your kids will enjoy making. It will remind them of this biblical story every time they see it.
Instructions
- Print the template onto cardstock. You can use regular copy paper just be careful not to rip the craft. You can glue each piece onto construction paper for strength. (Template)
- Color and cut out all of the pieces.
- Add glue to the rectangle on the rainbow. Center the ark making sure the top of the rectangle aligns with the top of the ark.
- Glue on the wave, then the long strip.
- Finally glue on the animals.
You can adapt this craft any way you choose.
- Add glitter to the rainbow.
- Leave the wave off and color the long strip brown.
- You can use stickers or foam animals.
- Add on this cute Noah figure. (Template)
The Plague On The Firstborn
Today’s crafts are based on the tenth and last plague on Egypt, the plague on the firstborn.
“4 Moses said, “Thus says the Lord, ‘About midnight I am going out into the midst of Egypt, 5 and all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of the Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the slave girl who is behind the millstones; all the firstborn of the cattle as well. 6 Moreover, there shall be a great cry in all the land of Egypt, such as there has not been before and such as shall never be again.” Exodus 11:4-6
The Plague On The Firstborn Coffin And Sarcophagus
Instructions
- Print the template onto cardstock. (Template)
- Color in the templates.
- Cut out all three pieces.
- Fold both of the larger pieces on the dashed lines creating creases.
- Assemble both of the large pieces.
- Finally glue the piece with the face to the rectangular piece.
The Plague On The Firstborn Blood On Doorpost
Instructions
- Print the template. (Template)
- Color the template.
- Glue strips/ pieces of red tissue or construction papper to the image.
You can also use paint or glitter instead of tissue/ construction paper.
For a variation of this craft you can tape crumpled large sheets of red tissue or construction paper to an actual door post. This way when your kids see it it will remind them of the Bible story.
The Plague Of Darkness
Today’s craft is based on the ninth plague on Egypt, the plague of darkness.
“22 So Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and there was thick darkness in all the land of Egypt for three days. 23 They did not see one another, nor did anyone rise from his place for three days, but all the sons of Israel had light in their dwellings.” Exodus 10:22-23
Instructions
- Print the template onto cardstock. (Template)
- Cut out the templates.
- Glue all the pieces onto black construction paper.
- Cut out the templates from the construction paper.
- Glue a pair of eyes onto one of the frames.
- Finally glue on the side pieces.
Crafting The Word Of God 
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