In this week's Family Service, we read the story of "The Loving Father and the Son Who Came Home," usually called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son." If you didn't watch the Family Service on Sunday, I recommend watching either the whole thing, or just the story and then coming back to make a fun craft to remind you of the story!
I like the title of this story in our children's Bible because it reminds us that the story is about more than just the son who makes bad choices (like we all do, sometimes). It's just as much (or more!) about how God, our loving Father, will always welcome us back no matter what we do wrong or how far we may go out of His way of Love. I thought we could all use a reminder so I found us a craft to remind us that when we make a mistake and we are like the son sitting in the pig sty, feeling sad and wishing he had never made that horrible decision, we can know that God will forgive us and welcome us back with open arms!
The original craft (pictured above) had a sign in the pig's hooves with some verses from the story, and you are welcome to do that version, or to use this one where I changed the words to remind us that God will always welcome us home, no matter what.
To make this craft, you will need glue or tape, scissors, the printed template, and a toilet paper tube. If you don't have one, you can just trace the template onto heavier paper and it should be strong enough to stand on its own. After you color in the pieces, you will need to:
1. Wrap the large rectangle around the toilet paper tube or trace it onto heavier paper (or print it on cardstock) and roll it into a tube and glue or tape in place.
2. Glue or tape on the head, tail, and back legs as shown.
3. Glue or tape the sign onto the pig's tummy and then attach the front legs so it looks like the pig is holding the sign!
4. Place the pig somewhere where you will see it so that it can remind you that God always forgives and God always loves us.
Happy crafting, and don't forget that God loves you, no matter what!
Taylor
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