The Perfect Father – The Lord’s Prayer Part 1
See the related Sunday School Lesson on “Our Perfect Father in Heaven”
The Lord’s Prayer is a wonderful and helpful example of how we can pray. It opens with a reminder that God is our Heavenly Father, who cares for us and listens to each of us as if we were His only child. These crafts celebrate the Lord’s Prayer and what it means to be a Father. A “Jacob’s Sons Lineup” craft recounts the twelve tribes of Israel (and sons of a great Biblical patriarch). A “Lord’s Prayer Spinner” helps children recall the parts of the Lord’s Prayer and what they mean. Let’s get crafty!
Craft One: Jacob’s Sons Lineup
You will need:
- Empty egg cartons
- Popsicle sticks (Preferably large)
- Construction paper or cardstock
- Glue or tape
- Scissors
- Decorative elements as desired (stickers, jewels, etc.)
- Markers or crayons
Procedure:
1. Decorate the outside of the egg carton, adding stickers, decorations, verses, and captions.
2. Decorate the popsicle sticks to represent the 12 sons of Jacob (tribes of Israel). Write names on the backs of the popsicles, and add facial features and other items on the front.
3. Add extra decorations and verses on the inside or outside (or adjacent) of the container, as desired.
4. Place the popsicle sticks inside the egg carton, one stick per spot. To close the carton, lay the sticks flat. Use to remember and celebrate the sons of Jacob.
Craft Two: Lord’s Prayer Spinner
You will need:
- Paper Plates
- Crayons or markers
- Glue or tape
- Extra decorations (stickers, gems, etc.)
- Construction paper or cardstock
- Scissors
Procedure:
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- Divide the plate into 8 parts with markers or pens. Decorate each part to show a part of the Lord’s Prayer.
- Cut a circle out of paper or cardstock, making sure it will cover the paper plate.
- Decorate the circle with verses, captions, and titles. Add sticker decorations, if desired.
- Cut a segment out of the paper that will expose one “slice” at a time of the prayer.
- Use a brad fastener to attach the circle to the plate. Use to discuss, pray, and memorize the Lord’s Prayer.
Verses or Captions to Consider…
Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name. -Matthew 6:9
Jacob had 12 sons…the 12 tribes of Israel!
Biblical fathers…Jacob and Sons.
Our Father in Heaven…God loves us!
Jesus teaches us to pray! We can talk to Him anytime.