Drysdale Uniting Church



MESSY CHURCH – December 2018THEME: Bells and Whistles CRAFTEQUIPMENTEXAMPLETEXT & QUESTIONBottle top whistleBottle caps, metal punch, hammer, wooden blocks, sellotape John 3: 8 - The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.What did Jesus mean by saying this to Nicodemus?Birdseed bellsPlastic cup, greaseproof paper, birdseed, black sunflower seeds, corn flour, gelatin, corn syrup, hot water, heavy string, metal washers, bowl, mixing spoon, knife Psalm 150: 5 - Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals.Bells can make as much noise as cymbals. So when have you enjoyed praising God with loud music?Whistle while you walkWhite card, head photos, scissors, glue, textas Isaiah 5: 26 – The Lord … whistles for them to come from the ends of the earth. And they come.Why do you come to church?Thumbprint ornamentAir-dry clay, toothpicks, coloured cord, assorted bells, scissors(Sugar+Bee+Crafts:+sewing,+recipes,+crafts,+photo+tips,+and+more!) Exodus 28: 35 – When he comes into my presence … the sound of bells will be heard.How can you hear bells?Bell obstacle courseHoop, rope, assorted size bells, pvc pipe, masking tape, plank, blutac Not a take home craftPsalm 100: 1 – Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.When is it good to make a noise?Paper cup angel bellPaper cup, jingle bells, ice cream sticks, wool, scissors, textas, blue light card, glue, glitter, string, cutting knife Zechariah 14: 20 – At that time even the harness bells of the horses will be inscribed with the words “Dedicated to the Lord”.When do we use bells today?Terracotta bellSmall terracotta pot, large bell, red cord, metal washer, red ribbon, scissors, Christmas foam stickers 1 Corinthians 13: 1 – If I have no love, my speech is no more than a noisy gong or a clanging bell.What would you want to tell people about church?Sugar cookie bellsBell shaped biscuits, food brushes, water, cup, red & pink jelly crystals, caster sugar, patty cake papers Luke 2: 11 – This very day in David’s town your Saviour was born – Christ the Lord!We think of angels and music announcing the birth to the shepherds. What good news about Jesus do you know from the Bible? ................
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