3. Liberty Bell Independence Day Craft
You’ll need:
- red and blue construction paper
- red, blue, and silver star stickers
- markers
- scissors
Introduction:
Say: There’s a bell called the Liberty Bell. Have any of you seen pictures of it or actually seen the real bell? This bell is a symbol of the freedoms we have in America. It’s engraved with the Bible verse “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof” (Leviticus 25:10).
Ask:
- What do you think that verse means?
Read aloud Luke 4:14-19.
Ask:
- How did Jesus help people be free?
- What does Jesus offer us freedom from?
- How can we help others know about the freedom Jesus gives?
Say: Let’s create a liberty bell greeting. You can give it to someone you know who needs to hear about the freedom Jesus offers.
Directions:
Hand out craft materials. Have children draw a bell, or provide simple patterns for them to trace. Then have children cut out their bell shapes and decorate them with the markers and stickers. Next, instruct children to write a simple greeting to someone they know who is sad or lonely, or someone who needs encouragement.
Say: When you give this message to your friend, tell him or her about Jesus and what it means to be free from sin.
Close with a prayer for the people who will be receiving the bell cards.
This article about Independence Day craft ideas originally appeared here.
