Being a missionary isn’t about going far away. It’s about listening to God and loving others wherever we are. This wheel will help you see all the ways you can be a missionary right now!
Things You’ll Need
- Two sheets of construction paper
- Scissors
- Brass fastener (paper brad) or thumbtack
- Ruler or other straight edge
- Crayons or markers
- One salad plate
- One teacup saucer
- Stickers (optional)
1. Create the Mission Base
- On a sheet of paper, trace around a salad plate to create a large circle.
- Center a teacup saucer inside the big circle and trace to create a smaller circle.
- Divide the smaller circle into eight “pizza slices.”
- In each slice, draw or write a missionary idea. Here are some examples:
- Share a Bible story with a friend.
- Pray for someone.
- Help at home.
- Invite a new kid to play.
- Say something kind.
- Share a snack or toy.
- Tell someone about God’s love.
- Sing or play a song about Jesus.
2. Make the Wheel
- On a second sheet of paper, trace another salad plate circle and cut it out.
- Center a saucer inside the big circle and trace again.
- Divide the smaller circle into eight slices.
- Draw a small circle in the middle.
- Cut out one slice to make a window.
- Decorate the wheel to look like a chariot wheel.
3. Put It Together
- Stack the wheel on top of the base.
- Poke a hole through the center and fasten with a brass fastener or thumbtack.
4. Spin and Share
- Spin the chariot wheel to reveal an idea for showing God’s love.
- Every turn gives you a new way to be a missionary right where you are!
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