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Fruit of the Spirit Mobile

Ages 6-12 ⏱️ 40 minutes 📋 Easy

📖 Bible Connection

Story: Galatians 5:22-23

Lesson: The Holy Spirit helps us grow good character! Just like a tree grows fruit, we can grow love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Key Verse: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. - Galatians 5:22-23

🛠️ Materials You'll Need

  • 9 pieces of colored paper or cardstock
  • Scissors
  • String or yarn
  • A stick or coat hanger
  • Markers or crayons
  • Hole punch
  • Glue

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cut Fruit Shapes

Cut 9 fruit shapes from colored paper (apple, orange, banana, grapes, etc.). Each fruit represents one fruit of the Spirit.

Step 2: Label Each Fruit

Write one fruit of the Spirit on each shape: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control.

Step 3: Decorate

Color and decorate each fruit shape. Make them bright and beautiful!

Step 4: Punch Holes

Punch a hole at the top of each fruit shape.

Step 5: Attach Strings

Cut 9 pieces of string in different lengths. Tie one to each fruit.

Step 6: Hang Your Mobile

Tie all the strings to your stick or hanger. Hang it in your room to remember the fruits of the Spirit!

💭 Talk About It

  • Can you name all nine fruits of the Spirit?
  • Which fruit do you want to grow more of?
  • How can you show love to someone today?
  • What does it mean to have self-control?

🖨️ Printable Template

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