I am looking for an idea on what to do for the full armour of god, Ephesians 6:10-20 for either a craft station or a food station. Thanks... Lisa

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The art idea that comes to mind is making shields.

A fun art/food project that our kids enjoy is "edible art". Provide a wide variety of different shapes, sizes and colors of snack-type food: popcorn, M&M's, graham crackers, small round and square crackers, licorice, etc. Have them make one piece of the armor using the food, then have an "art show" with the group walking around to each display. Have the artist discuss which they made, why, what they can do in their life to "wear" this piece.

Jan @ First Pres. Napa, CA

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rhondab
posted April 30, 2002

Hallmark Kids Crafts has an armour pattern at: http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/hall-knight2.html

Swords at:
http://www.thebestkidsbooksite.com/craftdetails.cfm?TopicID=251

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Neil MacQueen
posted June 05, 2002

COMPUTER LESSON IDEA for Armor of God
from Neil MacQueen

After basic Bible study have your kids create a "manual" for dressing in the Armor of God. Software: creative writing and drawing program, such as Kid Pix 3.

Kids must type these/answer these on the screen as they illustrate.
First you put on ______.
This is used for ____________.
It will help you to _________________.

They can create stock characters and add pieces of "armor" on each new page.

Illustration Possibilities: (1) You can import a picture of a person, you can import pictures/graphics of armor. (2) You can take digital photos of kids wearing the different pieces of armor and IMPORT into Kid Pix 3 and illustrate/type from there. (Importing in Kid Pix 3 is really easy, and so is the digital photography thing. Find someone with a digital camera who knows what they're doing).

If you don't have much time, you can assign different pieces of armor to different computers. Have whole class rotate to each screen to see the presentation. Print pages as they finish to create booklet/wall banner.

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Nanci H
posted January 01, 2003

Armour of God Computer Lesson
from Metropolitan United Church London, Ontario

Neil: thanks for so much help in everything at rotation.org - your creativity is incredible!!
I am using your computer idea for Armour of God lesson,(posted June 5, 2002) but wrote it out in simplified details for our teachers - thought it might save someone else some time figuring out all the details if I shared it here

Tell the Story

Read from the Bible of your choice - we don’t have the story on any of the CD’s
Ephesians 6: 10 - 18
Discuss meaning of the pieces of armour in our lives

Move to computer room (Church Mouse Pad)

Activity:

Children will have a picture of themselves on the computer and add the armour to it from KidPix Deluxe 3. Photos were taken in advance and are on a CD labelled with each child’s name.

To get the photo on to Kidpix -
1. insert CD into drive
2. go to the invisible toolbar at the top of the page and click on it to become “visible”
3. click on “ADD”
4. click on “Import Background”
5. click on photo you want
6. click on “fill canvas without shrinking” (picture will only show up on half of the page instead of distorted on entire page) - also leaves room for writing
7. if there is too much background you can cut out the picture using the icon of the yellow hand – then the scissors - move the cutout , then erase the background – WITH THE PENCIL ERASER – the large eraser will erase the entire picture (don’t do this with the youngest kids – too tricky to erase)
8. add stamps of armour type pictures to the photograph being careful not to cover up the child’s face. Here is a list of stamps kids may wish to use - I will make a larger poster to save time searching - “write stuff” #16 - “thrills and chills” (has armour pieces) - “sleuth” -“Jumble” #4 (has a sword) - “Adventure” (has sports equipment) SIZE of the stamp can be adjusted to fit picture by clicking on small, med, large dots. Also a few additions can be found in the “background” section at the top of the page – click on the still dog photo and go to “Fantasy” (a very cool helmut in there – can see childs face through it)
9. in blank area beside completed picture kids will name the pieces of armour and what it will help them with ( example: “Belt of truth” will help me to know that God is truth and I should always be truthful)

IF THERE IS NO PICTURE OF CHILD ON THE CD
Click on the landscape icon – then on “self Portraits”

If this seems too complicated for the 1,2’s there is a “paper doll” of armour pieces (Also found in the landscape icon) - kids can have fun colouring it on the computer then print it to cut out either in class or at home.

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Nanci H
posted January 08, 2003

Armour of God - one more brilliant idea to use!
To demonstrate how God's armour protects us one of our teachers brought in a full set of hockey equipment (consider all the things protected by the helmet - eyes - ears - mouth - brain) - kids could really relate to this - our (Canada's) national sport!

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Noreene
posted April 10, 2004

We used a Bibleman video to show the sequence of Bibleman putting on the amour of God every week for the month to learn the amour of God; repeating aloud each item. (1 min. clip) The children totally loved this and by the end of the month many could recite the Amour of God!

noreene

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jonah
posted October 04, 2004 02:45 PM

I am looking for a video of the Full Armour of God. Does anyone know where I could purchase one from?

John

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CreativeCarol
posted October 04, 2004 07:11 PM

John: How about making your own video? Take a look at the lessons by Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian in the David and Goliath forum. They have a drama lesson that you could adapt - it's about making commericals for armor. Have kids spend time deciding how they'll do their commerical, tape them, and then take time to show them back. A different sort of "video" lesson but could be very effective.
--Carol

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I just received the Christmas catalog from Focus on the Family. They have a board game about the Armor of God. Suggested donation of $13. Order # P00050M. Their phone number is 800-232-6459.

I am directing vbs this year based on the first 6 chapters of daniel. using the suit up for god theme. our sword are made from wood with sheaths laced up with plactic ties and a bible verse. for the girls we are doing tieras for head gear, the sword and the belt.

ARMOUR OF GOD VIDEO SUGGESTIONS

Be Strong in The Lord DVD, God Rocks Bibletoon Series, Integrity Music, 2006, 0000768367216.
Publisher Description:
- "Chip Fights the Dragon," Gem is rescued from a fire-breathing menace when Chip discovers the power of the full armor of God. (Ephesians 6:10, 11)
- "Escape from World Conform," the band takes a detour on the way to a music concert that leads them to a wacky factory called World Conform. Carb saves the band from a brainwashing machine and the goofy mini robot who controls it! (Romans 12:2)
Includes 6 songs - one of which is "Take Your Stand" (Ephesians 6:10, 11) preformed by God Rocks!
60 minutes of material, but the two videos are 15 mins. each. Recommended for ages 4 to 10.

Larry Boy and The Bad Apple DVD, Veggie Tales, Big Idea, 2006, 0820413107598.
Publisher Description: Something is rotten in the peaceful town of Bumblyburg! The Bad Apple has dropped onto the scene and is trying to take control of the town by making all of its citizens give in to their temptations. Everyone is in danger--Mayor Blueberry, Reporter Petunia, Butler Alfred, and even the town's fearless defender, Larryboy! Will the good people of Bumblyburg be able to resist the tricks of the Bad Apple? Can Larryboy see through the sour plot and save the day? Larryboy and the Bad Apple teaches kids that we can't fight temptation on our own--we need God's help and the help of our friends as it says in Matthew 26:41. Bonus: Video Trivia. 30 Minutes.

Guardian Angels DVD, EMI CMG, 2004, 0724359980898 (3 in Series this is number 1)
This would be good for older children to get discussion going about spiritual battles that may be going on around them (unseen) and to get some good discussion going by looking at the pieces of armour and how each could be useful when and where during the film, if the young man had been wise enough to put on his armour before leaving his home that morning.
Publisher Description: Angel Wars Guardian Force is an animated adventure of angels battling fallen spirits. Eli and Kira, two junior members of the Guardian Force must grow up in a hurry when their first mission on earth takes a detour, pitting them against Morg, a deadly but long forgotten foe. In a race against time, the Guardians must uncover the source of Morg's power, defeat his crafty minions, and stop the ruin of a mortal life (a young man), all while learning to work together. Running Time: 33 minutes. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.

Bibleman DVD – 30 mins.
People have used these showing a clip of the amour being put on, but I don't know if they all have that clip. I found them a little too slow moving and didn't keep my attention, but maybe that's just me. Glad of others comments.