Joshua’s House

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If your kids love mail, and craft projects; or if you frequently hear the words “I’m bored”, this is a great activity for them.  All you need is a Bible, some 3×5 cards, art supplies, an envelope, a stamp, and a little bit of creativity.

1. Depending on your child’s age, you may want to help him pick out a Bible verse or two.  Write the verse on one side of the card along with that card’s number.
2. Let your child illustrate the chosen verse on the back of the card.  They can draw or get creative by gluing other elements to the card. These illustrations not only help to make the activity fun, but they also help the verses stick in your child’s mind.
3. Make sure each child signs her cards.
4. When you are done, mail the card along with a self addressed envelope and a letter like this one to some friends.

Worship Bonus: This makes a great activity for a family worship, especially by adding a themed element. Before you trade your cards or send them off, take time to share them with each other a s a family.  Why did you choose the verse that you did? What can we learn about God from that verse?  What can we learn about ourselves? Here are some themes to get you going:

• God’s Promises
• Favorite verses from a Bible story you read as a family
• Verses about God’s love
• Verses that tell who God is
• Passages you can work on memorizing