ST. GABRIEL GIFT PROGRAM
Growing in Faith Together
Crafts
The Lord's Army - Shield
Goal: discuss how God protects us in difficult times)
Materials: Paper, cardboard, scissors, glue, decorating materials (markers, crayons, paint, glitter, etc.)
Instructions:
1) Read the Bible Verses below and choose several that you feel you connect with the most. Discuss why you chose the verses you did, or you may choose to select other verses from the Bible on your own.
2) Print and cut out the verses or write them out yourself.
3) Use the attached shields either as a template or print and use them. You may choose to create these with cardboard as well to make them more sturdy.
4) Decorate your shield using markers, crayons, paint, stickers, etc.
5) Attach the Bible Verses you chose to your shield by gluing them on or writing them on your shield.
Bible Verses:
The LORD is good to those who wait for him, a refuge on the day of distress, taking care of those who look to him for protection. - Nahum 1:7
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? - Psalms 27:1
Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. - Isaiah 41:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the just run to it and are safe. - Proverbs 18:10
What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? - Romans 8:31
Jesus looked at them and said, “For human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” - Matthew 19:26
It is the LORD who goes before you; he will be with you and will never fail you or forsake you. So do not fear or be dismayed.” - Deuteronomy 31:8
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
God’s way is unerring; the LORD’s promise is refined; he is a shield for all who take refuge in him. - Psalms 18:31
The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior, who will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, who will sing joyfully because of you. - Zephaniah 3:17
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid." - John 14:27
No evil shall befall you, no affliction come near your tent. For he commands his angels with regard to you, to guard you wherever you go. - Psalms 91:10-11
