Moses – The Well Creative Children's ministry

One of the most popular activities (especially for boys and grown ups) at our last Messy Church was the challenge to build a craft that would float on water and hold a stone (baby Moses). You can guess what our story was!

This was a great craft as there was no expected outcome, other than something that floated, so everyone was free to use their imagination to its full capacity. We had numerous attempts from some people and some very ingenious ideas! We laid out a selection of materials including straws, balloons, card, paper, plastic spoons, lolly sticks, sellotape, foil and just let people get on with it. Here are a few of our examples of construction …

And the winner!

This was a great way in to talking about the care that Moses’ mum would have taken when she put him out on the water and helped us to think about the people who care for us and to thank God for them.

The Exodus story is a fabulously colourful and exciting one. Miracle after miracle happens to the Israelites as they journey through the Red Sea and across the desert to the promised land. This craft touches on the life bringing provision God brings to his people through manna, quail and water.

You will need: sandpaper (use quite fine sandpaper if finger painting as it is much less rough on fingers), paint.

The sandpaper is rough and reflects both the sand of the desert the Israelites are crossing and the hardship of life there. Adding colour helps to reflect the life that God’s proven brings to them.

Encourage children to use their fingers or brushes to paint on the sandpaper. They might want to paint something from the story they have heard or simply to create a colourful picture. Use the time to talk about how God provided for the Israelites in the desert, bringing them life and showing his love.