'Do not worry' bird feeders (Matthew 6:25-34)

Worry is something that affects us all- no matter how old we are!

In Matthew 6, Jesus talks about God’s care and provision for us, comparing it to the provision he makes for the birds and the flowers of the field. He tells us not to worry. If God can provide for the birds, he will give us everything we need too.  

This craft is something that children can take home (or do at home) and hang outside. Every time they see a bird feeding from it it will hopefully remind them that God has got them covered. Be warned- it can get a bit messy and, if you are using peanut butter, you will need to be aware of any allergies! 

You will need: pipe cleaners or string, Cheerios (or hoop shaped cereal), Toilet roll or paper towel tubes, peanut butter, knives, bird seed, a plate

With a knife, carefully coat the outside of the toilet roll tube with peanut butter.

Cover a plate with birdseed and then roll the tube over the plate so that the seed sticks and completely covers the tube. 

Thread a pipe cleaner or string through the tube, as in the photo, so that it can be attached to a line or bird feeder in the garden. 

An alternative bird feeder if you don’t want to use peanut butter, is to thread hoop shaped cereal, such as Cheerios, onto a pipe cleaner.