Monday, March 10, 2008

"When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth..." Matt. 27:59

For our Sunday school activity this morning, after reading chapters 27 and 28 in the gospel of Matthew, I brought in a large piece of linen cloth. I told the children, that while they listened to the story of Jesus' death and resurrection, they were to pick out some things that touched their hearts. The piece of cloth would represent the shroud that Jesus was buried in. Those things that spoke to their hearts, would be what they would write or color on the Lord's burial cloth.





The children used felt tip pens and even some fabric pens that I had brought in from home.



In the picture below you will see that they worked very hard. Some children wrote the words 'Jesus Lives', other children drew pictures of the stone being rolled away and the angel of the Lord sitting on top. One young lady drew a picture of the women coming to the tomb with the spices, while another young man drew a picture of the three crosses on Gilgal and still another drew hearts to express the love of Jesus towards us. I was so impressed by each one of my kids.



I told my Sunday school class that I was so proud of their beautiful work, that I would post it on my blog for all to see.



Thomas Kincade better just watch out!



15 comments:

Denise said...

Thanks for visiting my blog, your sweet comment was very appreciated. Bless you dear one.

Tara D. said...

I wish we lived close to each other so that we could be "real" friends. :-)

Beth Cotell said...

What a wonderful activity. Those kids look so involved in what they are doing and the picture is fabulous!

Rebekah said...

Thats a great idea. Im sure that will leave an impact on them.

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Melissa in Mel's World said...

I love it! I used to run the Preschool Ministry at our church (years ago) and loved watching the little ones dive in and get to know Jesus in a more intimate way.

I love that your kids are totally "into it" and "getting it" at the same time.

It is beautiful!

Melissa

Chelle' said...

My kids have informed me that their sunday school class has nothing on your class. They come home with finger paints and paper fans...

Oh... and you look GREAT... your stalker walker has clearly established in you a fear of NON-exercise. :0)

Fran said...

Being the kid crazed woman at church....I LOVE THIS! And, its the most beautiful thing I've seen.

Great job teacher!! Those seeds are taking deep root!

Hugs~
Fran

Terri said...

What a great activity. It's fun to see things through childrens eyes!

Mari said...

What a great activity! I bet this made quite an impression on them and they really did do a great job!

Unknown said...

thanks for your comment today!!! That is not my new look though! I'm still waiting on her to be finished with the new look! I was just bored, so I was playing around with the templates.

hope you're having a great day!!!

Rmomof3 said...

Absolutely precious! Sorry I haven't been around a lot lately! Sweet blessings!
Renee

Celia-one link said...

Creative in this area too!!!! What is up with the kids in the front row? And, by the way, you look like a "Vanna" in jeans! Hugs C

A Stone Gatherer said...

Absolutely wonderful! Those kids will remember doing that, and it helps to make what happened more real to them and personal! Way to go, what an idea!!!

Megan said...

This is wonderful!!! I love that so many of the kids wrote "do not be afraid" and "he lives" I am impressed too!

Longmeadow Mama said...

I appreciated your comment! It's always a blessing to hear from a siesta!
Now talk about a great idea! This project you did with your class is priceless...and one they'll remember for the rest of their lives!
I enjoyed visiting your blog.
Kelli

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