One day, things will be different…this is the theme of many hopeful and joyful promises that God gives us about the Resurrection and our future in Heaven. It is profoundly peaceful to consider that our Lord will make all things new, and will reverse and replace former things. There will be no more pain and sorrow, and enemies will be friends. These images are the inspiration behind two craft-able puppets. A “Reversible Mask Puppet” focuses on the idea that sorrow will be transformed into joy. A “Reversible Rivals Puppet” features a wolf and a lamb, who according to the text will one day lie down together (but today will just be on the same craft). Have fun!
Don’t miss the complete 17-pages Sunday School Lesson from Isaiah 65 about the NEW CREATION.
Craft one: “Reversible Mask Puppet”
You will need:
- Crayons or markers
- Paper plates
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
- Paper (Construction/cardstock)
- Popsicle sticks
- Additional decorations (stickers, glitter, etc.)
Procedure:
- Decorate paper plate with a “sad face” on one side, complete with tears or extra details as necessary.
- Add verses and captions to the “sad” side of the plate.
- On the other side, add a happy face and captions to indicate future hopes.
- If desired, add a popsicle stick handle or cross to hold up the craft. Use as a mask or puppet to celebrate the joy of the resurrection.
Craft Two: “Reversible Rivals Puppet”
You will need:
- Construction Paper or cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
- Decorative elements as desired
- Markers or crayons
- Paper bag
- Cotton balls
- Google eyes
Procedure:
1. On one side of the paper bag, create a “wolf” puppet, adding a face and coloring to indicate a wolf.
2. Decorate the “wolf.” Add verses or captions.
3. On the other side of the paper bag, add a sheep style face. Glue on cotton balls if desired, for “wool” effect.
4. Add verses and captions to the sheep side, as well.
5. Use the reversible puppet to remember that one day even enemies will be friends!
Bible Verses or Craft Captions to Consider… (Isaiah 65:17-25)
“For behold, I create new heavens
and a new earth,
and the former things shall not be remembered
or come into mind.
18 But be glad and rejoice forever
in that which I create;
for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy,
and her people to be a gladness. -Isaiah 65:17-18
The wolf and the lamb shall graze together;
the lion shall eat straw like the ox,
and dust shall be the serpent’s food.
They shall not hurt or destroy
in all my holy mountain,”
says the Lord.
-Isaiah 65:25
The wolf…and the lamb shall lie together! Hope in a future of change!
No more sorrow…. God makes all things new!
Tears will be wiped away!