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Sharing Our Art

Art as Worship and Service

Day 175of 180
Week 35of 36
35Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand how art can be used to serve and encourage others

2

Create a plan to share artwork created this week

3

Develop a heart of generosity through artistic expression

1 Peter 4:10

As each has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

1 Peter 4:10 (WEB)

Demonstrates how our talents and creativity can be used to serve others

📦 Materials Needed

  • Artwork from previous days
  • Notebook or planning sheet
  • Pencils
  • Card-making materials
  • Display board or poster

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather artwork from the week and reflect on what was created

💭 Review Question: What special artwork did you make this week to encourage someone?
2Teaching (10 min)

Discuss ways to share art as a form of ministry and service

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Art can bring joy to others
  • Sharing our creativity is a way to show God's love
  • Different ways to share artwork: giving, displaying, sending
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who might be blessed by seeing your artwork?
  • How can your art make someone smile?
3Activity: Art Sharing Plan (15 min)
planning and reflection

Create a detailed plan for sharing this week's artwork

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose 1-2 pieces of artwork to share
  2. Decide how and with whom you'll share the artwork
  3. Create a card or note to go with the artwork
  4. Draw or write your sharing plan in your BibleMouse art journal
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Choose one artwork to give to a family member

Challenge: Create a mini art exhibition to share multiple pieces

4Closing (5 min)

Share plans and pray about using art to serve others

📝 Review Questions:
  • What is your plan for sharing your art?
  • How might your artwork encourage someone?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll look back at our art journey this year

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Helping children see art as a way to minister and serve

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity and generosity
  • Help child think beyond just the artwork itself
  • Be supportive of their sharing ideas
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel shy about sharing their artwork

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about using art to bless others

Extension Activities

  • Create a family art sharing event
  • Make a video of artwork to send to grandparents
  • Donate artwork to a local nursing home or community center

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