End of Summer Fabric Bible Craft

Here’s a sweet, simple End-of-Summer Fabric Craft perfect for 4th and 5th grade Sunday school students:

“Fruit of the Spirit” Fabric Banner

Theme: Celebrating the fruits of the Spirit as we head into a new school year
Scripture Focus: Galatians 5:22-23

🧵 Supplies:

• Pre-cut triangle or rectangle fabric pieces (felt or cotton) for banners (approx. 6” x 9”)
• Small fabric scraps in bright colors or patterns
• Glue (fabric glue or tacky glue)
• Markers or fabric pens
• Yarn or ribbon (for hanging)
• Popsicle sticks or small dowels (to hold the top of the banner)
• Printed or handwritten labels for each Fruit of the Spirit (optional)

✂️ Instructions:

1. Choose a Fruit of the Spirit
   Each child picks one from Galatians 5:22–23 (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control). 
2. Decorate the Banner
• Glue the top of the banner to a popsicle stick.
• Use fabric scraps to create small pictures or patterns (e.g., a heart for love, a smiley face for joy, a dove for peace).
• Add words using markers or attach pre-printed Fruit of the Spirit labels.
3. Add a Hanging String
   Tie yarn to both ends of the stick so the banner can be hung up at home.

💡 Optional Add-Ons:

• Add their name and the year to the back.
• Include a short prayer they write thanking God for that fruit of the Spirit in their life.

🧠 Discussion Connection:

Before or after crafting, have a brief talk about how the Holy Spirit helps us grow these fruits in our lives—even during school, at home, and with friends.

 

 

 

Christ, the Solid Rock: Bible Study for Kids

 

 

🪨 Bible Study for Kids: Christ, the Solid Rock

Theme: Jesus is the strong and steady foundation we can always count on.
Key Verse: “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 3:11 (NIV)

 

🏗️ 1. Let’s Talk About Foundations

Opening Question:

What do you think happens to a house if it's built on sand? What about a house built on a rock?

Object Lesson (Optional):
Bring two small containers. Fill one with sand and one with a large rock. Place a toy block on each and gently shake the table. Ask:

Which one stayed steady? Why?

Main Point:
Jesus is like the solid rock. If we build our lives on Him, we can stand strong—even in hard times.

 

📖 2. Bible Story Time – The Wise and Foolish Builders

Read: Matthew 7:24–27

Story Summary:
Jesus told a story about two builders. One was wise and built his house on a rock. The other was foolish and built on sand. When the storm came, only the house on the rock stood firm.

Ask:

• What do the rock and the sand stand for?
• Who is the Rock in our lives? (Answer: Jesus!)

 

✍️ 3. Think and Talk

Discussion Questions:

1. What does it mean to “build your life on Jesus”?
2. What are some things kids sometimes put their trust in instead of Jesus?
3. How can we grow stronger in our faith every day?

 

💡 4. Bible Truths to Remember

Jesus is our Rock

“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord himself is the Rock eternal.” — Isaiah 26:4
➡️ He’s strong, unchanging, and always dependable.

We grow strong by following Jesus’ words

“Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man...” — Matthew 7:24
➡️ Reading the Bible and doing what it says makes our foundation stronger.

 

🧠 5. Activity Ideas

A. Rock or Sand? Game

Call out different life choices and ask kids to tell you if they are building on “rock” (wise choices) or “sand” (unwise choices).
Examples:

• Praying when you’re scared (rock)
• Lying to stay out of trouble (sand)
• Reading your Bible (rock)
• Doing what all your friends do even if it’s wrong (sand)

 

B. Build a Mini Foundation (Craft or LEGO)

Give each child a small rock and a marker. Have them write “Jesus” on the rock and glue it onto cardboard as the foundation for a paper house, or build a LEGO house on a hard surface vs. something unstable.

 

🙏 6. Prayer

Dear Jesus,
Thank You for being our strong Rock. Help us to build our lives on You and Your Word. When hard things happen, remind us that You are always with us. Make us strong in faith and help us to follow You every day. Amen.

 

Shine Your Light Firefly Bible Lesson

This free Firefly Bible Lesson is a fun, summer-themed activity for upper elementary students! It includes a very short Bible lesson, discussion questions, a firefly acrostic poster with Scripture verses, and ideas for crafts and reflection. This resource is for personal or classroom use only—please do not redistribute for sale or commercial purposes.  These are JPEG files, so just click and "save as."