an activity for all ages:
Decorated prayer journals are a simple craft that children will use again and again.

before you begin:
Provide each child with a Colorations® Kid-Size Notebook and items to decorate them such as foam stickers, colored pencils and crayons.

activity goals:
To encourage children to keep notes of things they are happy about or thankful for and people to remember in their prayers.

furthermore:
"Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances…"

let's get started

 
step 1
Color a wooden photo frame with Liquid Watercolor™ paint.
step 2
Use white paint to add dashes around the frame.
step 3
Create a bee with a yellow pom-pom and black foam.
step 4
Glue the bee onto the frame.
step 5
Once the paint has dried, use a crayon to write the above verse on the frame.