Jesus is the light - John 14:6

This craft would be for older aged children to go along with a story about how Jesus is the light.  


*I have not done this yet to be able to post my own pictures because I work with younger kids and this would be too complex for them in a large group (may work as an at home project with little ones) * 


The story would consist of the verse "Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 


After they have heard that story and no the verse, you can walk them through this craft as a good reminder "night light" to keep.  


Supplies:
-Hammer

-Nails 

-empty cans (Pre-frozen with water) *

*in preparing, to avoid the bottom of the can bubbling out, you can place about 1/4 to 1/2 an  inch of sand first

Preparation: 

Peel the label off of a can, fill with water and freeze in the freezer (sand first to avoid the bulge) . After you freeze, you can write Jesus on the can, with whatever design in crayon or washable marker (you will want to be able to wash it off basically so afterwards you don't see the design).

Then you can help the children (or choose to do so in advance) to nail holes in the design.  After that, you can thaw the can in hot water and dry off.  Once this is done, you can let them decorate the outside with stickers or markers so that in the daylight it has a design as well. Then give each child a tea light to put in the bottom of the can so the light can penetrate through the holes and light up the surrounding area.  

I found this idea and adapted it from this website: http://www.charlottehupfieldceramics.com/2011/05/30/diy-tin-lanterns/, who found it from Sophie’s blog – Trinket Box, who originally found the idea from Gem Fatale’s Style Blog. 

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to comment!