He Heals Hearts!
Craft Ideas for Healings of Jesus
Jesus did a lot of remarkable and miraculous healing during His time on Earth, and He continues to help and heal now! These crafts celebrate some of the wonderful moments in Christ’s ministry. A “dead to life puppet” reviving of a young girl. A “healing hearts display” considers how Jesus brings not only physical cures, but the salvation of souls. Let’s get crafting!
Craft one: “Dead to Life Puppet”
You will need:
• Paper bag
• Construction paper or cardstock
• Markers or crayons
• Glue or tape
• Google eyes
• Scissors
• Extra fabric or decoration as desired
Procedure:
- Decorate the paper bag puppet with facial features, hair, and other “human” qualities. Create the face to appear sorrowful, as in death.
- Add clothing to the puppet with paper or fabric.
- Add or attach verses or captions as desired.
- On the under side of the paper bag flap, create another face, this one with eyes open and happier features.
- Use the puppet to reenact the story and celebrate the power of Jesus!
Craft Two: “Healing Hearts Display”
You will need:
• Paper plates
• Construction paper or cardstock
• Markers or crayons
• String or pipe cleaner
• Glue or tape
• Band-aids
Procedure:
- On one side of the plate, decorate with doctor-themed items, such as stickers or pictures of a doctor bag, stethoscope, etc. Add verses or captions.
- On the reverse side of the plate, caption to describe that we all need Jesus to heal our hearts.
- Cut out a paper heart and glue it to the “Jesus” side of the plate. Place band-aids in the center of the heart, in the shape of a cross.
- Attach a string or pipe cleaner, if desired, to display the plate and recall the promises and presence of Jesus, who rules our hearts.
Verses or Captions to Consider…
But when he heard it, (Jesus) said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. 13 Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” -Matthew 9:12-13
The sick need a doctor… we all need JESUS!
Jesus heals our hearts!
From death to life…from sorrow to joy! Jesus changes things.
Unexpected blessings…Jesus soothes our souls