Flame: Creative Children's Ministry

I've been thinking about the armour of God recently and this is a fun activity that really helps to emphasize the idea of 'standing firm' in the strength that God gives. It also really takes me back to my childhood of playing with 'Weebles' (they wobble, but they don't fall down!) You will need: permanent marker pens, plastic Easter eggs that can be opened up, blue tack, marbles, small decorative stickers. An important attribute of the armour of God is that it helps us to stand our ground and to stand firm against the things that might try to upset us and throw us off course. These ‘weebles’ might wobble, but they will stand their ground and not fall over!  Open up a plastic Easter egg and put a blob of blue tack on the inside, at the bottom. Wedge a marble on top of the blue tack so that it stays in place.  Close the Easter egg and decorate it with the permanent markers and stickers to reflect your personality. ...

I love sensory prayers and sandpaper is a great touchy-feely medium to use when praying about things that are difficult and grind us down. You will need: Colouring pencils, sandpaper cut into small strips, a cloth God is our protection and source of strength.      He is always ready to help us in times of trouble.  Psalm 46:1 Feel the roughness of the sandpaper.  Who do you know who is going through a rough time at the moment?  On a piece of sandpaper draw or write the name of a person, place or situation you'd like to ask God to help. Pray that these people and places will know that God is there for them, whatever they face. Place the sandpaper on the cloth as you give your prayer to God.