Use these simple craft ideas when teaching kids about the Fruit of the Spirit in your Sunday School or Children’s Ministry. They are a prefect complement to this “Fruit of the Spirit is PEACE” children’s Bible lesson. You may also enjoy our comprehensive 9-Week Curriculum on the Fruit of the Spirit for Kids.
Peace that Passes Understanding
The Fruit of the Spirit Part 3
These crafts focus on peace, as another element of our spiritual fruit. God grants us peace that no human can ever create or provide. This peace comes through prayer and abiding in the word of the Lord. We also know that we are called to be at peace with one another. These crafts are positive peace reminders. A “Peace Plate” offers a colorful decorative peace reminder. A handprint “Peace Dove” is a personalized representation of the symbol of peace. Let’s get crafty!
Craft One: “Peace Plate”
You will need:
- Paper plates
- Staples, glue, or tape
- Pipe Cleaners or string
- Scissors
- Decorative elements as desired
- Markers or crayons
Procedure:
1. Draw a peace sign on a paper plate. This can be done with pencil or permanent marker Sharpie and as much precision as you prefer.
2. If desired, cut out the inner portions of the peace sign.
3. Add verses and captions to the plate (these can be written within the inner portions, if those were not cut out).
4. Color the plate, and add stickers or other decorations as desired.
5. Attach a pipe cleaner or string to hang the plate (if desired).
Craft Two: “Peace Dove”
You will need:
Pipe cleaners (optional)
- Tape or glue
- Crayons or markers
- Scissors
- Construction paper or cardstock
- Stickers or decorative items.
Procedure:
- On paper or cardstock (probably white), trace the outline of your/the child’s hand.
- Cut around the handprint, and tape or glue it to a construction paper or cardstock background.
- Decorate the handprint to look like a dove, adding eyes, beak, etc.
- Add verses or captions to the paper.
- Attach a hanger if you’d like to hang it up for display, or simply enjoy the reminder of peace!
Verses or Captions to Consider…
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you,because he trusts in you.
-Isaiah 26:3
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:6-7
Pray for God’s peace!
The Lord gives peace beyond understanding!
God’s love gives peace!