On Earth as It Is in Heaven — Craft Ideas for The Lord’s Prayer: Part Four. In the Lord’s Prayer, we pray that God’s kingdom would come, “on Earth as it is in Heaven.” We know that Heaven is a far cry from Earth, but that we can rejoice in God’s kingdom and Lordship. Yet we also wonder: what is Heaven like, and why should I care? These crafts consider the wonders of Heaven and our joy in it. They pair with our On Earth as It Is in Heaven Sunday School lesson and our Our Ultimate Hope children’s sermon — and if you’d like the whole prayer in a print-and-teach format, start with the free sample lesson from Prayer Power Lab. Let’s get crafty!
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Craft One: No More Tears Box
A “No More Tears Box” reminds children that God will take away our sorrows in Heaven.
You will need:
- Tissue box
- Stickers or gems
- Construction paper or cardstock
- Glue or tape
- Scissors
- Balloons
- Markers or crayons
Procedure:
- Decorate the tissue box with stickers, gems, or other elements.
- Add verses and captions, attaching them to the box.
- Blow up a balloon, and place it or tape it in the tissue box to represent the joy replacing tears!
- Display the box, or remove the balloon and use for prayer requests.
Craft Two: Heavenly Joys Collage
A “Heavenly Joys Collage” considers ways we can focus on the hope we have in Jesus.
You will need:
- Crayons or markers
- Extra decorations (stickers, gems, etc.)
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
- Construction paper or cardstock
- Ribbon, string, or pipe cleaner (optional)
- Pictures of items (cut out or drawn)
Procedure:
- On construction paper or cardstock, write out words or phrases that bring personal hope.
- Decorate the paper with drawn or cut-out pictures representing the things listed in writing.
- Add verses or captions to the paper, along with stickers or extra decorations.
- Add a string or pipe cleaner to hang the collage, if desired, or place it in a prominent place.
Verses and Captions to Consider
- But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him” -1 Corinthians 2:9
- “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” -Revelation 21:4
- Hope in the eternal…a Heavenly home awaits us!
- Heaven is amazing! God has prepared a place for us.
- No More Tears! Heaven is a place with no pain or sadness.
The Lord’s Prayer Series for Kids
- Part 1 — Our Father in Heaven (Matthew 6:7-15): Sunday School lesson · Bible crafts
- Part 2 — Hallowed Be Your Name (Matthew 6:7-9; Exodus 3:1-17): Sunday School lesson · Bible crafts
- Part 3 — Your Will Be Done (Acts 1:12-26): Sunday School lesson · children’s sermon · crafts
- Part 4 — On Earth as It Is in Heaven (Revelation 21): Sunday School lesson · children’s sermon · these crafts
More Lord’s Prayer Resources
- FREE Lord’s Prayer Sunday School Lesson (PDF download) — sample from Prayer Power Lab
- Prayer Power Lab: 5-Week Curriculum on the Lord’s Prayer (Kids 6-12 and PreK 3-5)
- The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:1-13) Sunday School Lesson and Activities