Crafts
Option 1: Sun Visor
paper plates, hole punch, yarn, markers, foam pieces, stickers, jewels, glue sticks
Gather supplies. Cut paper plates into a crescent shape (one per child). Punch one hole at each end of the crescent. Cut 8-inch pieces of yarn (two per child). Make a sample craft.
Give each child a prepared paper plate and two pieces of yarn. Place markers, foam pieces, stickers, jewels, and glue sticks on each table. Have children decorate the top side of the paper plate. Then help children attach a piece of yarn to each hole and tie the two pieces of yarn together to fit their head. Remind children that just as visors help us see things when it’s sunny, the Lord helps us see how to live justly.
Option 2: Doorknob Hanger
cardstock, colored pencils, markers, scissors, glue sticks, sequins, jewels
Gather supplies. Print a simple doorknob hanger on cardstock. Make a sample craft.
Give each child a doorknob hanger. Set remaining supplies on each table. Have the children write “Let justice roll down” on the hanger and cut it out. Then have them decorate it using the provided supplies.
Option 1: Paper Wreath
9" x 18" construction paper (one per child), scissors, pencils, stapler, rulers, string
Gather supplies. Make a sample craft.
Set supplies on each table. Have children fold a piece of construction paper lengthwise, then draw a line lengthwise about 2 inches from the edge that is open (not the folded, creased side). This is the “no cutting zone.” Have children cut slits from the folded side to the marked line every inch or half inch. Have them open up the paper, flip it over, and roll it to make a tube shape. Help children staple the tube closed and then staple the two ends of the tube together to form a circle. Have children cut out flowers, shapes, or bows and write words like Welcome, Love, and Justice on the shapes. Then glue the shapes to the wreath and tie a string to the top for hanging. Remind children that through Jesus, God welcomes us into his kingdom of perfect love and perfect justice.
Option 2: Give Generously Bank
cardstock, scissors (one per child), tape, markers
Gather supplies. Print a cube template on cardstock (one per child). Make a sample craft.
Give each child a cube template. Set markers, scissors, and tape on each table. Have children cut out the template, then write “Be Generous” on one face of the cube. Next, have them cut a slit in the center of what will be the top section of the cube. Help them fold the sides up and tape the sides together to form a cube-shaped bank. Remind children that God’s justice includes giving generously to those in need. Encourage them to collect money in this bank to give to someone in need.
