Week Eight The Parable of the Talents Goal Dive into the Parable of the Talents, exploring the importance of using and developing the creative gifts and talents that God has given us. Craftivity Provide a blank illustration of a bag; with different talent objects symbols; color each one that they are good at and put…
Ever wonder about Wonder? I love that word. I love Sharing His Wonder with fellow believers and not-yet-believers alike. A simple sleight-of-hand trick can create Wonder, sure. But when we look closely at God’s word, we understand better the sanctity that consumes His Wonder. The concept of Wonder is deeply ingrained in the Bible, with…
Week Seven Rhythm of Faith Goal Examine the biblical story of Mary and Martha, exploring the balance between being creative and spending time with God. Craftivity Bible Journaling Our Focus verse was Luke 10:41-42 – “Martha, Martha…you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen…
Week Six Rhythm of Faith Goal Explore the music of Chris Tomlin, a renowned worship leader and songwriter known for his heartfelt and uplifting worship songs. Craftivity Creating Worship Song Art Our Focus verse was Psalm 95:1-2 – “Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of…
Week Five Faith Through Music Goal Kids will Discover the role of music as a creative form of worship and expression, exploring biblical references to music and its impact on faith. Craftivity Listening & Watching Drumming Our Focus verse was Psalm 100:2 – “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” Lesson:…
This month each year, we think more about those words that still ring in our ears from the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 1776. They seem to be the ideal of every person living today … yet do we really understand the “rules of the game?” For most Americans, when we think of “life and the pursuit…
Week Four Rembrandt and the Prodigal Son Goal Kids will learn the value of storytelling through visual arts and understand art’s profound impact in conveying powerful emotions and messages. Craftivity Painting with Shadows Supplies needed – white paper, pencils, and objects that cast interesting shadows (e.g., toys, leaves). Encourage kids to create a painting by…
Week Three The Art of Faith Goal Kids will understand that creativity can be an act of worship and learn to incorporate prayer into their creative process. Craftivity Creating Prayer Cards. Provide cardstock, markers, and stickers. Have kids create their own prayer cards with encouraging messages and decorate them with colorful designs. Our Focus verse…
Week Two Masterpiece in the Sky: The Story of Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel Craftivity Supplies needed -Help kids cut out shapes from the construction paper and glue colored tissue paper behind them to create a stained glass effect. You can also use black construction paper. We used colored tissue paper, scissors, and glue sticks….
A Creative Kid Min Journey with Scott Humston Hello, magnificent leader of small humans! Thanks for following me on this journey of sharing deeper ideas of creativity for kids! During the last two summers of ministry here, I’ve created a game-themed program—which was fun—, but I’ve been praying that God would give me a “fresh”…