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MESSY CHURCH – February 2020THEME: By the sea CRAFTEQUIPMENTEXAMPLETEXT & QUESTIONPlaster Sand PrintsShoe box, damp sand, plaster of paris, mixing bowls, mixing sticks, wash up bowls, towels, plastic sheet, bucket 14: 26 - When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified.What can footsteps tell us?Footsteps indicate a person’s size.They can help identify people by shape of foot.Jesus reminds us that he walks beside us and helps us if we stumble.Sandcastle Sand ArtLight cardboard, sandcastle picture, dry sand, white glue, glue, foam shapes, shells, scissors Kings 4: 29 - God gave Solomon wisdom … as measureless as the?sand?on the seashore.Can we measure God’s love?Like Solomon God’s love and care for us cannot be measured.God knows each part of us and wants us to be like him.You can’t count the grains of sand and that is like not counting the things God does for us.Drinking Straw RaftPlastic straws, foam sheet, glue, verse sails, scissors 4: 39 - He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves,?“Quiet! Be still!”How do you feel in big storms?Maybe frightened – with the wind and waves.On a boat you have to trust that the boat will stay floating.Trusting God will look after you.Having a friend to help you.Seashell FishSeashells, glue, google eyes, paints, paint brushes, paper for table 107:23-24 - Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters, They see the works of the Lord, And His wonders in the deep.Do you think this might refer to fish and crabs?God has created all the things that swim in the sea.The sea can be calm or rough, the wind can be just a gentle breeze or a monster typhoon.God is with us in the storm and helps us when we are distressed.God is with us in the quiet and calm of our lives as well.Crab MagnetLarge shells, pipe cleaners, google eyes, glue guns, glue, paint, paint brushes, magnet sheet cupcakesCupcakes, blue icing, worms, jelly sweets, icing eyes 1: 21 - So God created?the great creatures of the sea.Why are there different sorts of creatures in the sea?God wanted there to be variety in the world.Each fish or creature serves a purpose, even if it is eating others.Some creatures change over time as they adapt to different environments like water temperature or food availability.FishingFelt, scissors, glue, goggle eyes, magnets, dowel, string 21: 3 - Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will also come with you." They went out and got into the boat; and that night they caught nothing.Is it important to catch fish?Fishing can be fun, a sport or it can be for food or a job.Sometimes just being out on a boat with friends allows you to experience relaxation and a linking with God.Jesus helped the disciples to catch fish sometimes.Jesus called the disciples to help him “fish for people” – to get people to follow the way of Jesus. ................
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