The parable of the sheep and goats gives six examples of ways we can help by the Lord by helping others. Make a book showing ways these principles can help us love others.
Butterflies are often used as a symbol of rebirth into heavenly life. After death we transition into the spiritual world, where we become like butterflies. Create a caterpillar that becomes a butterfly as you talk about the heavenly life the Lord wants for each of us.
Create lamps that shine! These simple decorative glass jars give off a sweet fragrance when they burn olive oil. Choose from several styles of decoration.
The Lord invites us to form a covenant with Him. The Word depicts this covenant as a wedding. Consider the Lord’s invitation and our need to respond to His call by creating a “wedding invitation”.
This lesson illustrates the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. The oil in the lamps of the virgins is like a living love that can carry us to heaven after our life on this earth.
Recipes and directions for making simple models of lamps from salt ceramic, play dough or clay. Lamps will not be filled or lit, but you can add tissue “flames” to help children picture how they would have worked.