May 17: Let Your Light Shine (Luke 11:33-36)

May 17: Let Your Light Shine (Luke 11:33-36)

Supplies:

Candlestick pattern copied on cardstock for each child

Scissors

Glue

Tissue paper in red, yellow, and orange

Old crayons

Crayon sharpeners

Wax Paper

Iron/Ironing Board

Activity Before Story:

            Ask students to sing, “This little light of mine.” Talk about what the song means.

Story:

            Jesus told His disciples, “No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by everyone.”

            Jesus explained how we are like lamps. “When you see and do good things, your whole body is filled with light. But when you see and do bad things, your body is filled with darkness.” If we are filled with light, then we are a shining example of Christ’s love for us. Everyone can see whether we are lit-up with Jesus inside of us or not.

Summary & Questions:

            When you turn on a lamp or your mom or dad burns a candle, do you cover up the light? Of course you don’t! The purpose is to show off light so people can see. Jesus said we are like lamps. What happens we see and do good things? Is there a light when we see and do bad things? This story is just like the song that goes, “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.” We are like bright lamps, shining for Jesus!

Activity After Story:

            Have students use old crayons to make shavings to put on their candlestick. Allow them to decorate then cover with wax paper to iron onto the cardstock. Show students how to cut out orange, yellow, and red pieces of tissue paper for the flame. Encourage them to make the flame 3-d for effect.