I am with you always

"Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:20

Here is another kid-created craft. My daughter has plenty of her own ideas. This craft was inspired by Jesus' rising and His promise to be with His disciples always.

Matthew 28:20

1. Trace hands with closed fingers and thumbs touching. An older child may be able to do this themselves.

2. Cut out traced shape.

3. Create antennas with paper or pipe cleaners and attach behind the butterfly's head with a small piece of tape.

4. Write the Bible verse on the butterfly and decorate. My kid used White-out correction tape, colored it with marker, and smudged it with her finger. I love her creative use of media!

5. Optional: Punch holes and add a string for hanging your butterfly where it will remind you of Jesus' presence - like around your neck.

Though you are a lowly worm

My 10-year-old is a big fan of bugs, so of course he connected with Isaiah 41:14, "Though you are a lowly worm, O Jacob, don't be afraid, people of Israel, for I will help you." He created his own project:

Isaiah 41:14

1. Draw a long, curving line without overlapping.

2. Turn the corner to make the other side of the long, skinny worm.

3. Write the verse on the worm's body and add decoration with colored pencil or fine-tipped marker. (This would be easier than cutting it out first, the way we did it.)

4. Cut out your worm to remind you that God sees you and redeems you, though you are very small.