God Sticks! - Weekly Study

Teach children who and what we spend around can strengthen or weaken our faith.

ALERT: This study is very MESSY. . . but fun!
*The basis for this study was found on Family Time Training and adjusted to fit our needs.

What You'll Need
Bible & Pen • Aluminum pie pan • Water • Cornstarch

Read & Talk

"Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits.” I Corinthians 15:33

“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you." I Corinthians 15:58

Talk about a time when someone talked you into doing something you shouldn't have done because you knew it was wrong. (Perhaps someone asked you to lie?) Have children share a story too - perhaps of something a friend had them do that they knew they should not have. Then also stories of times when someone talked you into doing something that was really good and you felt proud to be part of it. (Perhaps you helped a friend with a difficult task).

Activity (MESSY!!)
On the fingertips of your child's right hand draw five symbols of "helpers" that keep them strong in their faith. (Cross, Bible, Smile for a Friend, Praying Hand, Fish). Explain these are things in life that help strengthen their faith and keep them close to God.

Now fill your pan with 1/4 Cup Water and 3/4 Cup Cornstarch. Mixture should be pretty thick. Have each person reach in a grab a glob squeezing it tightly. Explain as they hold and roll the mixture in their hands keeping it close to their Godly helpers, it (they) remain solid and strong. But as they let go of those helpers the mixture (and they) fall apart and get runny (or make not-so-good choices). Talk about how important it is for us to make sure the helpers closest to us are in line with God's desires.