Leather Working

The leather gave a chance to talk about the leather thongs that probably bound Jesus during his trial(s) and were part of the whip that beat him (why did Pilate have him beaten?). About his leather sandals which carried him to the cross (who could fill his shoes?).

The kids then heard the rest of story of the trials, and then used Christian symbol punches to decorate leather slots (all avaiable through craft suppliers). The "hammering" they had to do was a pretty effective reminder of what happened to Jesus, without being obviously graphic.

What could you make? A leather sign, a leather door hanger with leather strapping to hang it. Punch holes and thread rough nails around through holes to make a border, or whatever design the kids want to make that represents an idea from the story.