It can be easy to focus on the idea of Jeremiah’s age or the physical touch of God, but this craft refocuses on the purpose of Jeremiah’s call. This papercraft physically puts God’s words into Jeremiah’s mouth. To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, a craft knife, glue, and scissors. Cut along the slit line in the background and remove the white rectangle from the mouth with a craft knife. Then add colour if required. Cut out all the pieces. Fold the small white rectangle along the dotted lines. Push the folded shape through the long slit, so the ..read more

Here are the images you need for the hero’s attributes linked to Young Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1) This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go. For each passage, there is a collectable card alongside high-quality character images and a colouring page. All other graphics are extra’s! Click on the images below to see a larger version. Save the images by right click + ‘save image as’ (computers) OR long press + ‘save image’ (mobile). These images are NOT copyright free. These resources are provided for personal/classroom use only. Use can use them for teaching, games, public ..read more

The account of Young Jeremiah’s first call from God is spectacular, but contains some simple and relatable elements. Use these games as a way of looking at some key themes in the passage while catering to the kids who need gross motor activities and hands on learning to better engage. This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go. Human knot Ages 7+ Any size group No Setup time Noisy game Space needed Standing in a circle, have every child reach out both hands into the centre and grab another random wrist. The aim is to untangle the knot formed without let ..read more

How amazing it must have sounded for God to speak so audibly to one so unprepared, to feel the hand of God on your face. It’s often quoted verse about youth comes is shown in the proper context, that being the commissioning of this voice for God, by God, and to serve the people of God. This retold version of the Bible passage is supplied for inspiration, feel free to omit or embellish to give it your personal voice. Main passage: Jeremiah 1:4-10 This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go. Jeremiah was still young, still growing, all arms and legs, with little experie ..read more

Here are the images you need for the hero’s attributes linked to Young Jesus (Luke 2). This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go. For each passage, there is a collectable card alongside high-quality character images and a colouring page. All other graphics are extra’s! Click on the images below to see a larger version. Save the images by right click + ‘save image as’ (computers) OR long press + ‘save image’ (mobile). These images are NOT copyright free. These resources are provided for personal/classroom use only. Use can use them for teaching, games, publicity ..read more

Layered image crafts are simple and yet lovely keepsake crafts. This one for Young Jesus shows him in the temple talking to the crowd. This moment is really significant because here Jesus is showing us that while he is still almost 2 decades away from his main ministry time, his earthly relationship with God as his father is not something that just develops overnight. To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout and scissors. You may want to use spacers (foam or cardboard), and a hole punch. Colour if required, then onto cutting. Use a hole punch to start the kids c ..read more

There is a real ‘potential’ focus within the Young Jesus story, and this craft ties into the idea that this child is developing into the man who will one day fully claim the title of Christ. To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, and some paper glue. Add any colour you want, then cut out the two rectangles. Fold the long strip in half, blank sides touching. Fold back each side, the folds should go along the dotted lines. Add glue to the two inside sections. Glue them together – doing this first will make the cutting easier. Cut a ..read more

The account of Young Jesus in the temple is a well-loved account of youthful contribution, but when it comes to games and activities, a question and answer session may not grab the kids’ attention so much. Here are a few activities that may let them get the wiggles out a bit more effectively. This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go. Finding Jesus All Ages Small group Requires setup time Noisy game Space needed A ‘hide the thimble’ alternative. Using the hero’s post, print a small picture of the Jesus graphic and hide it in the room. Variants: play as ..read more

Oh, to have heard young Jesus in the temple. A boy on the cusp of manhood, astounding the scholars of the faith. Rather than take the traditional parent perspective to this story, it’s written it from the eyes of one of the temple priests. There are 2 reasons for this, firstly this story is sometimes taught as the one thing Jesus did wrong, scripture disputes this and yet from a child’s viewpoint it’s an easy lesson to accidentally learn. Secondly, the story is an echo of a time yet to come and so the focus should be on the message of Jesus here, the significance of him being lost for 3 days ..read more

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