Abiding Blooms – a John 15 Craft

Materials Needed

• Small flower pots
• Potting soil
• Flower seeds or seedlings
• Permanent markers or paint pens
• Paper or stickers with John 15:5 printed on them
• Water

Instructions

1. Begin by filling the small flower pots with potting soil.
2. Plant the flower seeds or seedlings in the pots and water them.
3. Using the permanent markers or paint pens, decorate the outside of the pots with colorful designs and patterns.
4. Cut out or use stickers with John 15:5 printed on them and attach them to the pots.
5. Place the pots in a sunny location and water regularly.
6. As the flowers begin to bloom, reflect on the message of John 15 and the importance of abiding in Christ.

Discussion Points

• Read John 15:1-8 together as a family or group and discuss its meaning.
• What does it mean to "abide" in Christ?
• How can we "bear fruit" in our lives and in our relationships with others?
• In what ways can we remain connected to Christ daily?