Scroll of Remembrance

Supplies Needed:
Large Binder with clear pocket on the front to slip a cover sheet into
Sheet Protectors
Scrapbooking paper and supplies


A wonderful way to count your blessings is by making a class or family Scroll of Remembrance.

Make a cover sheet for the binder with Malachi 3:16 "Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard.  A scroll of remembrance was written in His presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored His name."

I love that it says "the Lord listened and heard".  When we recount what God has done in our lives, He listens and I can just imagine the delight it gives Him to hear His children telling of His glory.

Encourage children to write or draw pictures of ways God has blessed them, miracles He's done in their lives, things they are thankful for, etc. and place them in sheet protectors in binder.  Another option would be to take pictures throughout the year and include them in your scroll of remembrance as reminders of God's blessings and faithfulness.

What suggestions do you have for recording what God has done in your children's ministry or family?

THANKSGIVING TREE

Supplies Needed:                                                                                               
brown butcher paper or poster board
fall-colored card stock or construction paper
Die cut letters or homemade sign with a scripture about giving thanks printed on it.
scissors
pencils
markers
Prepare Ahead:
Cut butcher paper or poster board to look like tree trunk and branches.  Hang on wall.  Hang Thanksgiving scripture above it.


In Class (or at Home if doing with your own kids)
Assist children in tracing their hands onto the card stock or construction paper.  Tell them that these will be the leaves on our Thanksgiving Tree.  Encourage them to write or draw as many things as they can fit on the leaves for which they are thankful, then attach them to the tree.  To really make it look like a fall tree, attach some of the leaves as if they are falling from the tree or have already fallen to the ground.  Do this each week (or each day if doing at home) between now and Thanksgiving to remind your class or family of all the blessings God freely gives us.