This experiment with skittles is colourful, easy and makes a great statement about what we are asking God to do when we pray. In essence, prayers are a way of joining with God and asking him to have an effect on the world and situations around us. We pray because we believe that our prayers, through God's power, will make a difference to the world. In this activity, colour is released from the sweets into the surrounding water, creating a colourful picture, symbolic of how the prayers we raise to God are a way of us joining with Him to release the kingdom here on earth and have an impact. You will need: A bag of skittles, a plate, hot water (not hot enough to scald, but hot enough to make the colour run!) Arrange the skittles in the plate Pour some hot water onto the plate to cover its surface. Pour it carefully so that the skittles stay in place. Wait and the skittles will gradually release their colour Try an alternative... Cover the s...
Totally love the crosses and leaves! I tried to get hold of glasses for our last super session but left it too late, your's look lovely- next year!!!
ReplyDeleteWe had great fun with these. Pound shops support our ministry (or is it vice versa?!) We couldn't get by without them anyway!
DeleteMina, could you please explain to me what exactly a decor pen is. I would like to make these at our Children's Church, but don't have these pens. I am in New Zealand so they might be known by a different name here. Also are they permanent markers of some kind or do they wash off with water?
ReplyDeletehi! They are essentially mutisurface markers that act like paint pens. When they are dry you can paint one colour over another which is quite useful! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Giotto-Decor-Materials-Marker-Pens/dp/B0114KCLPQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1456931091&sr=8-3&keywords=giotto+decor+pens They do wash off with water unfortunately.
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