Set crayons on tables. Give children a heart pattern and scissors. Have them cut out the heart and then cut it into two pieces to make a broken heart. Children then write “Jesus forgives my sins” on one half, and “I can forgive others” on the other half. Remind children that sin breaks God’s heart, but he still forgives us. Sometimes our hearts are hurt by the sins of others, but we should forgive like God has forgiven us.

Give each child one piece of construction paper. Place remaining supplies on tables. Have children cut along the zigzag line and then tape the pieces together to form one long piece. Have them write “Jesus is a forgiving and merciful King!” and then decorate it with markers, jewels, and sequins. Have children tape the two ends of the long piece to form a crown.

Give each child a spiral template. Set remaining supplies on tables. Have children write “Keep on forgiving” on their spiral and then color it with markers. Have children cut along the lines to make a long snakelike spiral. Have them punch a hole in the middle of the spiral, then thread and tie a piece of string through the hole for hanging. Remind children that forgiveness is not something we need just once but something we need again and again.

Set copies, cups of water, and remaining supplies on tables. Have children use the washi or masking tape to divide the space surrounding the square into at least eight different sections. Using the watercolor paints, have children paint the sections different colors. Once all sections have been painted, have children remove the tape to display a stained-glass picture that highlights the Memory Verse.