HOW TO MAKE A PAPER LANTERN
Psalm 119:105 “Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my way” (ICB)
Kids learn through play and fun!
Out of ideas? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered!
Check out our kid-friendly video and join us in making a paper lantern together.
This session is great for kids and families and teaches how God’s Word is like a lamp to our feet and how the Bible can always bring us HOPE.
Did you know God says His Word is like a lamp to our feet? So kids I have a question for you, what do you do when you are in a dark room and you need to see what’s going on?
Yes! You switch on the lights! Just in the same way, God’s Word is like a lamp to our feet.
So next time you’re feeling hopeless, scared or don’t know what to do, open your Bible and pray to God because He loves you and His word will guide you.
For today’s fun faith building activity we are going to make a paper lantern together!
A SHEET OF PAPER
SCISSORS
STAPLER
Watch the video and join us in making a paper lantern together!
Once done you can hang your lantern in your room or put it on your bedside table and let it serve as reminder that the Bible is HOPE and God’s Word is like a lamp to our feet.
Inspired from our Faith4Families Faith Box Sessions. Family faith fun that your kids will love! Engaging games, conversation starters and Bible readings – creative, fun & interactive – play your way through the Bible and kids build their faith and wonderful family memories!
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If you want to have great God-centered conversations with teens, you should try our Faith Talk Trigger Cards!
Fun “would you rather” openers that get teens talking
Conversation starter questions with relevant topics that include Anxiety to Peace, Identity to Belonging, Reputation to Forgiveness, Temptation to Peer Pressure. They are great anytime; at the dinner table, at the beach or while in the car on a road trip. Don’t miss your chance while they’re still in your homes, cars & youth groups. Keep the line of communication open and enjoy hearing your kids chew on these topics.
Here is a FREE sample for you to try. Sure to get your teens talking and discovering truth for themselves!
FAITH TRIGGER CARD – Let’s talk about THE BIBLE…
THE BIBLE SAYS: Every part of scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another – showing us the truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us. (1 Timothy 3:16 MSG)
TAKE-AWAY: Read the Bible every day to program your mind with God’s truth and goodness.
BLESSING TO PRAY OVER EACH OTHER: May the Lord bless you and give you a love for His Word.
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It’s easy with these Faith Talk Triggers! 40-42 conversation starter topics from temptation to peer pressure, reputation to pollution. Keep the line of communication open and enjoy hearing your kids chew on these topics! Each pack is identical & contains 40 conversation cards. You’ll love how these cards get the kids talking – and how their spiritual understanding will grow – one topic and a time! Great for the dinner table, the bach or the beach!
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