Transformed Treasures – a Romans 12 Craft

Introduction

Romans 12 is a chapter in the Bible that talks about how we should live as Christians. One of the key messages is that we should not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by renewing our minds. In this craft, we will transform ordinary objects into beautiful treasures to remind us of this message.

Materials

• A selection of small objects (e.g. stones, shells, twigs, leaves)
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrushes
• Glue
• Glitter
• Ribbon or string

Instructions

1. Choose a small object to transform. It could be a stone, shell, twig, or leaf.
2. Paint the object with acrylic paint in your chosen colour(s). You could paint it all one colour, or create a pattern with different colours.
3. Once the paint has dried, add some glitter to the object. You could sprinkle it on, or add a layer of glue and then sprinkle the glitter on top.
4. Tie a piece of ribbon or string around the object, so that it can be hung up or worn as a necklace.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 with other objects, until you have a collection of transformed treasures.

Discussion

As you create your transformed treasures, think about how they represent the message of Romans 12. Just like these ordinary objects have been transformed into beautiful treasures, we can be transformed by renewing our minds and not conforming to the patterns of this world. These treasures can be a reminder to us of this message, and can inspire us to live a transformed life.

Conclusion

By transforming ordinary objects into beautiful treasures, we can be reminded of the message of Romans 12 and live a transformed life. These treasures can be displayed in your home, given as gifts, or worn as a necklace.