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God the Builder: Day 1 page 1
God the Builder
God is the creator of the heaven and the earth
Day 1 – Genesis 1:1-2:4
God creates everything and is still creating!
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 (NIV)
Craft tie-in: The mobile reminds us of what God created as He formed the world.
Creation Mobile – materials per person
3”x18” strip of blue construction paper
Creation days picture sheets with two verses – 2 sheets
Lengths of yarn - 4 11” lengths for creation days
1 16” length for hanging mobile
Additional supplies
Scissors
Colored pencils, markers, or crayons
Hole punch
Glue sticks or stapler
Optional – Paper clip to make a hanging hook
Advanced preparation
Cut 3”x18” blue construction paper strips.
Mark hole punch points: across the top of the blue strip at 6 7/8” and 15 3/8”
across the bottom at 4 ¾”, 9”, 13 ¼”, and 17 ½”.
Mark the glue area ½” from the left edge of the blue strip.
Duplicate the two picture sheets for each person.
Cut the lengths of yarn.
Steps for assembly
Picture sheets - Cut on the solid lines, fold the picture pairs on the broken lines,
and punch holes in the top of each pair. The folded pair may be glued together.
Punch the holes on the blue strip.
Glue or staple the creation verses on the blue strip by centering one above the first
hole punch and the other above the third hole punch on the bottom edge.
Tie the picture pairs to the bottom edge of the blue strip varying the lengths of the
yarn.
Staple or put glue on the left edge of the blue strip and glue the left edge to the
right end to form a circle.
Tie the 16” piece of yarn to the two top holes of the blue strip. Unbend the paper
clip to use as a hanging hook if desired.
Color the creation days pictures.
God the Builder: Day 1 page 2
God the Builder: Day 1 page 3
In the beginning, God created all things and saw that they were good.
En el principio, Dios creó todas las cosas vio que eran buenas.
God the Builder: Day 2 page 1
God the Builder
The potter shapes the clay
Day 2 – Jeremiah 18:1-6
God shapes our lives according to God’s purpose.
“The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.” Psalm 138:8 (NRSV)
Craft tie-in: The pottery jar reminds us that God
shaped us and continues to shape us throughout
our lives.
Pottery Jar – materials per person
1 pottery jar pattern
1 Bible verse in Spanish and English
Additional supplies
Scissors
Acrylic paints, 5-6 colors
Pencils with new erasers, 1 per paint color per area
Plastic lids to serve as paint trays, 1 per every 3 persons
Glue sticks
Advanced preparation
Trace the pottery jar shape on light brown or terra cotta-colored 9”x12” construction
paper.
Draw the accent lines on the pottery jar.
Duplicate the Bible verses. There are eight per sheet.
Before the activity begins - Place on each plastic lid a quarter-sized amount of paint for
each color that is being used. Put one pencil out for each color on the lid. Prepare as
many lids as needed for the size of your group.
Steps for assembly
Cut out the pottery jar shape.
Glue the Bible verse on the back of the pottery jar.
Paint a design in the border area near the center of the jar by dipping an eraser into its
paint and then pressing the eraser on the jar to make a circle-shaped print. Repeat until
the design is complete. Be sure to switch erasers when a different color is selected.
God the Builder: Day 2 page 2
“The Lord will fulfill his
purpose for me.” Psalm 138:8
“Jehová cumplirá
su propósito en mí.” Salmo 138:8
“The Lord will fulfill his
purpose for me.” Psalm 138:8
“Jehová cumplirá
su propósito en mí.” Salmo 138:8
“The Lord will fulfill his
purpose for me.” Psalm 138:8
“Jehová cumplirá
su propósito en mí.” Salmo 138:8
“The Lord will fulfill his
purpose for me.” Psalm 138:8
“Jehová cumplirá
su propósito en mí.” Salmo 138:8
“The Lord will fulfill his
purpose for me.” Psalm 138:8
“Jehová cumplirá
su propósito en mí.” Salmo 138:8
“The Lord will fulfill his
purpose for me.” Psalm 138:8
“Jehová cumplirá
su propósito en mí.” Salmo 138:8
“The Lord will fulfill his
purpose for me.” Psalm 138:8
“Jehová cumplirá
su propósito en mí.” Salmo 138:8
“The Lord will fulfill his
purpose for me.” Psalm 138:8
“Jehová cumplirá
su propósito en mí.” Salmo 138:8
God the Builder: Day 2 page 3
God the Builder: Day 3 page 1
God the Builder
The Spirit of God breathes life back into the dry bones of the
Jewish people of Israel.
Day 3 – Ezekiel 37:1-14
God creates hope and new life in the midst of hopelessness and death.
“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not
for harm, to give you a future with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NRSV)
Craft tie-in: The whirligig serves as a reminder of the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives.
The bookmark serves as a reminder of the Bible verse for the lesson.
Whirligig/Bookmark – materials per person
1 spiral design on 6” white paper plate or cardstock
1 paper clip
1 length of yarn as desired
1 bookmark pattern
1 12” length of bright ribbon
Additional supplies
Scissors
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils – bright colors
Hole punch
Stickers, 2 or more per bookmark
Advanced preparation
Trace spiral design on 6” diameter white paper plates or duplicate on white cardstock.
Prepare copies of bookmark separately if using paper plates for the whirligig.
Cut lengths of yarn.
Cut lengths of ribbon 12” long.
Steps for assembly
Color a bright design on both sides of the 6” diameter circle.
Cut the bookmark to separate it from the spiral design area of the cardstock.
Cut out the circle if using a spiral design printed on white cardstock.
Cut the spiral shape by starting where the line meets the outer edge of the circle and
continue cutting in to the center.
Punch a hole at the dot in the center of the circle/plate.
Insert the paper clip through the hole at the center of the spiral.
Attach the yarn to the paper clip for hanging.
Punch a hole where indicated on the bookmark.
Tie the ribbon through the hole.
Place stickers at the top and bottom of the bookmark.
God the Builder: Day 3 page 2
God the Builder: Day 4 page 1
God the Builder
The wise build on the Rock
Day 4 – Matthew 7:24-29
God creates faithful followers
“The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.” Psalm 118:22
Craft tie-in: The paper-fold church symbolizes where we place our faith.
Paper-fold Church – materials per
person
1 4 ½”x14” paper-fold church pattern
1 roof and cross pattern
Additional supplies
Scissors
Colored pencils or markers
Glue or tape
Scrap paper
Advanced preparation
Duplicate the paper-fold church patterns (8 ½ x 14”). There are two
per sheet.
Duplicate the roof and cross patterns (8 ½ x 11”). There are four per
sheet.
Steps for assembly
Cut on the solid lines of the paper-fold church pattern to create doors
that open.
Cut on the solid lines of the roof and cross strip to separate the roof
from the cross.
Fold the paper-fold church to see how it will look when it is assembled. Place it flat
again.
Decorate the paper-fold church with colored pencils or markers.
Re-fold the church building and glue or tape the shortest wall section to the back wall of
the church building. You might like to fold the shortest wall section in half so it
doesn’t cover any of the cornerstone area.
Fold the roof strip in half. Put glue on the outside ends as marked, and attach the roof to
the inside of the side walls of the church building.
Decorate the cross as desired. Put glue on the bottom front of the cross, and attach it
to the inside of the front wall of the church building.
Design a sign for the church using the scrap paper, and attach it above the church doors.
God the Builder: Day 4 page 2
Note on printing patterns for this craft
Print this pattern on letter size paper:
Print this pattern on legal size paper (please download this pattern from the website,
http://www.whitewatervalley.org/docs/hm/vbs2011/Day_4_church_pattern.pdf . Or from
the VBS web page, where it’s as “VBS Crafts Part 2”):
God the Builder: Day 5 page 1
God the Builder
We are the Body of Christ
Day 5 – 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
God creates the Body of Christ, the church.
“We, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of
another.” Romans 12:5 (NRSV)
Craft tie-in: The paper doll ring represents the people of the church joined together and
living their lives in a way to honor God by being of service to others.
Paper Doll Ring – materials per person
1 12”x18” piece of construction paper
1 pattern sheet with paper doll pattern,
Bible verse,
and photo of partner church
Additional supplies
Scissors
Colored pencils or fine line markers
Glue sticks / stapler
Advanced preparation
Duplicate the paper doll pattern sheet.
Steps for assembly
Fold construction paper in half with short
sides together.
Cut out the Bible verse, photo, and paper
doll circle.
Fold the paper doll circle in this order: broken line (folds the circle in half)
dotted line (folds the circle in quarters)
plus line (folds the circle in eighths).
Cut on the solid lines to cut out the paper doll circle.
Write on the dolls’ arms to show ways to serve God.
Glue or staple the photo in the center of the front of the folded construction paper.
Glue or staple the paper doll ring on top of the photo.
Glue or staple Bible verse on the back part of the folded construction paper sheet.
Display the free-standing paper doll craft.
God the Builder: Day 5 page 2
“We, who are many, are one body
in Christ, and individually we are
members one of another.”
Romans 12:5
“Nosotros, siendo muchos, somos
un cuerpo en Cristo, y todos
miembros los unos de los otros.”
Romanos 12:5