What does it mean to be the light and salt of the world? Light and salt both have a way of making a huge impact on things around them. In the same way, we influence people and make a difference by living for Jesus in all we say and do. These crafts remind students of how they can make an impact for God. A “Candlelight Lampstand” focuses on shining Christ’s light. A salt shaker considers the element of salt, along with decorative salt. And a salted artwork poster uses multiple senses to put Matthew 5 on display!
For more teaching material for your Matthew 5:13-20 Sunday School Lesson – see the Children’s Sermon and Salt & Light Bible Lesson for kids.
Craft one: “Candlelight Lampstand”
You will need:
- Cup (clear, Styrofoam, etc.)
- Scissors
- Markers and/or crayons
- Construction paper or cardstock
- Tape or glue
- Tea lights or battery lights
- Paper plate (Optional)
- Extra decorations as desired
Procedure:
- Create captions and verses on a paper plate or piece of construction paper or cardstock. Add extra decorations as desired.
- Decorate a cup (preferably transparent) with writing, stickers, or other decorations.
- Place tea light in a smaller cup or container, and put it under the cup.
- Place the cup over the tea light, and attach it to the plate with glue or tape.
Craft Two: “Salt Shaker”
You will need:
- Markers/crayons
- Construction paper or card stock
- Decorations (stickers, glitter, etc.)
- Salt
- Plastic bags
- Tape or glue
- Food coloring
- Small container (empty baby food container or other small vessel)
Procedure:
1. Decorate container or small jar with stickers or décor. Punch holes in the top to make a shaker.
2. Add verses or captions.
3. (If desired for color) Place salt in a small bowl or plastic bag. Add a few drops of food coloring and shake to distribute.
4. Place the salt in the container or bags.
5. Keep the salt for later, or use it in the salt shaker to have a fun reminder of how we can be the “salt of the earth”.
Craft Three: “Salted Art Poster”
You will need:
- Markers/crayons
- Construction paper or card stock
- Decorations (stickers, glitter, etc.)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Salt
- Food coloring
- Plastic bags
Procedure:
1.To make colored salt, add salt to plastic bags. Place a few drops of food coloring inside, and shake to distribute the dye within the salt.
2. Decorate the paper with drawn pictures or written messages.
3. Add verses or captions and extra decorations as desired.
4. Place glue over the lines of the images. Sprinkle salt on top of the glue.
5. Dust extra salt off, and allow remaining salt to dry. Place a string or magnet onto the artwork, if desired, for hanging.
Bible Verses or Craft Captions to Consider… (Matthew 5:13-20)
Be salt and light!
Be the salt of the Earth…
Flavor things for Jesus…
Light the world!
Shine His light, don’t hide it!
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. -Matthew 5:16
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.
-Matthew 5:13
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