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Friday, October 19, 2012

Elisha and the Widow

This weeks lesson is focusing on some of the miracles Elisha performs.  We will quickly cover the miracle when Elisha healed the water at Jericho...but our MAIN focus of the lesson will be when Elisha helps the widow...this story comes from 2 Kings 4.  
















We will add the WORD Debt to our WORD WALL!! Since, I will talk about DEBT....what is DEBT and how we are to handle DEBT.    I know the KIDDOS are YOUNG...but, I believe we need to talk about the IMPORTANT TOPICS all though out their lives.











GOD'S AWESOME PLAN FOR MAN CARD.
I also want to FOCUS the KIDDOS on to the fact that even though Elisha has performed this miracle...the WOMAN had to WORK!!  She had to collect the JARS.  She had to POUR the oil into the jars.  She had to go to the market to SELL the oil.  I love that this story shows that GOD always wants us to DO OUR PART!!!!    We will add this CARD to our GOD'S AWESOME PLAN FOR MAN...timeline.  














 This week our MEMORY VERSE comes from 1 Chronicles 16:11-12. 
 I have a TUNE for this memory verse...but, it is a "RONDA ORIGINAL" tune...or as my 8 year old son says..."It's an unrecognizable tune, mom."  









Nearing the end of this lesson we will briefly touch on the fact that Elisha will travel to Shunem...so, we will add Shunem to our MAP.  



















The KIDDOS TAKE HOME project was a WEE bit of a challenge for me....  I knew parents would NOT appreciate me sending the KIDDOS home with a bottle of OLIVE OIL....so, what was I going to do????   

I decided to focus the KIDDOS on the fact that GOD BLESSED the WIDOW with WHAT SHE NEEDED.   And, GOD BLESSES US WITH WHAT WE NEED TOO!!!!!  



But, I wanted to use a JAR...because, after all, it  went along with the story.  I knew I did not want GLASS jars (because, I want the KIDDOS to be able to touch and "PLAY" with their TAKE HOME.)   So, off to the DOLLAR TREE I went.  


This is WHAT I came up with.... Dollar Tree currently has these plastic jars filled with "RITZ" style crackers....SO, YES, my family will be EATING these RANCH FLAVORED CRACKERS for MONTHS!!!!    I wanted the JARS...and if my family can get a SNACK out of my need for plastic JARS...WELL, I count that as a BLESSING.  :-)

So, this is what my KIDDOS will be doing with these JARS.  We are going to make "I SPY GOD'S BLESSINGS!" Jars.  We will be placing, "EVERY DAY" items that are BLESSINGS from GOD, in the JARS and then filling them with RICE.  The RICE is what makes them an "I SPY" Jar.  If you are confused...JUST keep looking at the PICTURES....They will HELP EXPLAIN.  









Each KIDDO will get these items....they do very in color...and I do have GIRLS and BOYS themed bags.  BUT, each baggie has a tiny BIBLE,  a FAMILY picture, a Monopoly HOUSE, 5 RED HEARTS,  A BOY or GIRL (CLOTHING), SHOES or COWBOY BOOTS for boys, a JACK and TOP, ANIMALS, FLOWERS, SILVER STARS, GLITTERED MOON, FRUIT (FOOD), GLITTERED SUN,  RAINDROP bead, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, PENNY, CAR and SMILEY BALL.  





EACH of these items represents a BLESSING from GOD and goes with the POEM that I wrote...please, see the picture above.  






 After we discuss how GOD BLESSES us with these things....the KIDDOS will place them in the JARS  and then fill it with RICE.  We will seal the JARS and the KIDDOS (with my help) will attach a LABEL to the top...THE LABEL has the POEM printed on it...so, that the PARENTS can HELP  the KIDDOS see ALL the BLESSINGS that GOD has given them.  

I also have pictures (like the one above) that I will give to each of the KIDDOS to  go with THEIR OWN JAR.  That way they can "SPY" the exact ITEMS they placed in the JAR.









For a REVIEW GAME...I decided we would use BABY FOOD JARS and POM-POM Balls....I have questions printed on COLORFUL circles and placed under each JAR.  The KIDDOS will each get 3 POM-POM BALLS.  They will then have turns at throwing their POM-POM BALLS into the JARS.  The JAR their POM-POM lands in...well, they have to answer that question!!!  BTW, a sweet Sister in Christ gave me these JARS a few YEARS ago...Her daughter in nearly 4 years old!!!!  I did not really NEED them back then....BUT, I AM SO THANKFUL that I have them.  I had stored them in my Bible Class Supply Closet....KNOWING, I might NEED them SOME DAY....WELL, I guess it is "SOME DAY!!" 





This is my MOTTO:  If people offer you unique items----THANK THEM, take them, save them, use them and THANK THEM again, telling them HOW you used them!!!!  Those STRANGE WIDGETS just might be useful in BIBLE CLASS!!!  :-)
 


Next week will be our REVIEW week for this LESSON.  I really enjoy having 2 WEEKS to cover a LESSON.   I can make SURE the KIDDOS understand what has been taught...and if they are missing some pieces, I will have an opportunity to help them fill in the BLANKS.  


The KIDDOS will make their "EXPLORER JOURNAL" ACTIVITY next WEEK.  I know they will LOVE this!!!!  First off the get to COLOR with MARKERS!!!!  Secondly, they will get to 'PAINT' with BABY OIL.  This is a PROCESS....BUT, it is so much FUN!!!!  You just need to PREPARE before SATURDAY NIGHT at 10:00 PM!!!  






 
  Fist off...for this process to work you need to use COPY paper NOT CARDSTOCK!!!!    After you have copied you project onto CHEAP COPY Paper., you will need to use Elmer's Glue and "TRACE" the BLACK OUTLINE on the FRONT of the PAGE.  Let it DRY for at least 24 hours.  It will dry CLEAR.  This is an IMPORTANT step!!!! 


During class the KIDDOS will color the BACK of the page with MARKERS. (The back is the page with the design and Bible Verse (PRINTED BACKWARDS) on it.)    VIBRANT  COLOR Markers seem to work the BEST!!  We will then GLUE on the GEMS to the front of the JAR. 
 NOW, for the FUN and AMAZING PART!!!  





Pour a VERY SMALL amount of BABY oil on a SPONGE PAINT BUSH and let the KIDDOS PAINT the FRONT of their JAR with OIL!!!  (After all, that was PART of Elisha's Miracle!!!!)  

The COLORFUL image on the back will APPEAR through the JAR!!!!  (JUST A LITTLE OIL is needed for this to work....and I mean JUST A LITTLE!!!!!!)  






This is the FINISHED PRODUCT!!!  It is almost like STAINED GLASS...and is TRANSPARENT when you hold it up to the LIGHT!!!  Plus if you use BABY OIL...it is NON TOXIC and makes the room smell nice!!! 


I would keep some paper towels handy...that way if the oil PUDDLES in one place you will be able to dab it up with the towels.  I have done a few other projects with this method of "OIL PAINTING" and every time---THE KIDDOS LOVE it and are AMAZED by the FINISHED PRODUCT!!!!
 








I am still working on a few other projects---I can't wait to SHARE them with you soon.  Hope your Bible Classes are going well....Remember, you are teaching the MOST IMPORTANT SUBJECT that KIDDOS will ever be taught!!!!!



Blessings,



Ronda








124 comments:

  1. Love the idea of painting with oil, Ronda. This would work well with Jesus turning water to wine too I think. thanks for sharing your great ideas!

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  2. Love the painting with oil. We are on the same line of lessons where I attend services in Sulphur Springs, TX. Would you mind sending me the template of the oil vases for our class to use this Sunday? I would really apprecite it. I'm not very crafty or tech-y!
    Beth Shurtleff
    gigee1221@gmail.com

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  3. Such a clever idea! I would love to use the template too! carriederr at msn.com

    Thanks so much!!

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  4. Love the baby oil activity! Do you share your printables? If so, I would love to have it!!! I am in charge of a craft or activity for this bible lesson at our Wednesday night children's church. This is the best Widow's Oil lesson I've seen! So glad I found your blog!!!

    Brandy
    airportmom@gmail.com

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  5. was wondering if you shared your templates; would love to have this for my bible class!
    Lydia
    lkenglish1@gmail.com

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  6. Do you have the template for the oil painting and the templates for the baby jar review questions? If so, I'd love to have them. Shannon@libertyheights.org

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  7. I too would love the oil worksheets too if possible for my infant bible class. Any chance you could email me the worksheet at markndan@gmail.com?

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  8. Looking for a template for the oil painting here as well. ehill3587@gmail.com. Thanks a bunch!!

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  9. Hi Ronda, you have the best ideas I've found. Thanks for sharing.
    I'd also love to know if you are sharing the templates for my KIDDOS Sunday School Class.
    Thanks a lot & God Bless You,
    Claudia

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  10. Hi Ronda, I love your "oil painting" craft. Do you mind sharing your template? Thanks!
    ellencsung at gmail dot com

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  11. Wow, you put such a lot of thought into your lessons. Thank you for taking the time to share them with others :)

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  12. Could you please send me the template for Elisha Helped A Widow?? Thank you!! It is so cool! I can draw it all but the words, I tried. mitzib02@gmail.com

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  13. do you have the template to share for the oil painting activity? Love the idea.

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  14. Love the Baby Oil Jar Activity. Do you share your templates? jennifer.schroeder@ccmcdermott.org

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  15. Love your crafts. Would you send me a template of the jars used in the oil craft? Berlys78@gmail.com

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  16. I haven't heard back from Rhonda, does she share her templates?

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  17. I would love to do the baby oil jar activity with my Sunday School class. Do you share your templates? neilandrobin@gmail.com

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  18. Hello! Do you share your templates? kbmcclintock@gmail.com

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  19. Hi, do you still have a template for the oil jar? acarlin@btinternet.com

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  20. Is there anyway for me to get the templates for the oil jar? thanks so much!!!
    smwm16@gmail.com

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  21. How can I get the oil jar templates?? cjwhitener@gmail.com

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  22. Hello! Would you be able to send me this template please? Thank you! micahbayles@gmail.com

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  23. Love this! Would you mind sharing the template? Thanks! mallorysuecarter@gmail.com

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  24. Love the oil painting idea. Would you mind sharing the template? jessica.russell@region16.net

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  25. would you mind sharing the template? i love this activity.
    riaannesuzannedaclag@gmail.com

    thanks.

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  26. I love this idea!!! Is it possible to get the template by tomorrow, Aug. 26th. I would like to use the activity for Sunday School on Sun. Augh27th.
    donnarousey@gmail.com
    Thanks, Donna

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  27. This activity sounds amazing! I think my kids will really love it. Would you mind sharing the template? Thank you so much. Kandy Veenker
    kandaceveenker@gmail.com

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  28. Where did you buy the items for the I Spy Blessings Jar?

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  29. Love this whole lesson...so creative and perfect for kids to grasp :) Do you share the template? beth carterfab5@bellsouth.net

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  30. SUPER!!!! I loved it all. If you share your templates, I would love a copy. fccow.patraymo@gmail.com

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  31. Thats a wonderful and interesting idea! Do you mind sharing the oil jar craft template? Would love to use it for my class. sxiaovin85@gmail.com

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  32. Great idea! Would you mind sending your template? Thanks so much! janemannhiggins@gmail.com

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  33. I agree with the above comments... Love the template! If you share... I'd love a copy to use with our 2-3's classroom! marchelle.else@gmail.com

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  34. I love the widow jar craft. Can you send me the template for the craft.
    bjsloan84@gmail.com

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  35. If you share your templates would love to use it in my preschool class. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing =)
    jamiehudd222@gmail.com

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  36. Could you share the templates with me, also? jmoody04@comcast.net

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  37. I love all of these ideas. Thank you for sharing! Is there a way to get the jar template? Allison.garbutt@gmail.com

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  38. Could you please share the template with me? stacyp@bhhscaliber.com I would like to use this in our Wednesday night class.

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  39. Did anyone find the template for the oil painting jars?
    Crystalmercado1015@gmail.com

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  40. I would like the printable jar template for our children's church class ages 3-3rd grade. Tks! michellebrilliant@yahoo.com

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  41. I would love the printable jar template for our Sunday School class - haytonkatherine@yahoo.com Thank you!

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  42. I would love to use this for my 3-4 year old Sunday school! Could you please send the template to olivebranch607@gmail.com? Thank you!

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  43. Yes, I am just like the other people above me. I love this lesson and tried to draw it by hand. Then laughed at myself after I read the other ladies asking for the template. How smart are they. I teach 1st and 2nd grade bible class and I'm so use to creating things for myself. Thank you for your willingness to share your work with others and for Loving the Lord. ckh29@comcast.net

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  44. I would love to get this template - I am not crafty and I can't get the words just right.
    Thanks! ignatowicz@prodigy.net

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  45. I would love to get a copy of the oil painting template. Thanks! sbailey@dequeenleopards.org

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  47. I would also love to have the oil painting template. Thank you! back2basicslc@gmail.com

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  48. I would also love a copy of this template...can you e-mail it to me at reneemitchell@reagan.com? Thank you!!

    Renee

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  50. I would like a copy of the oil jar painting template, please. amkidmin@gmail.com

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  51. I would like a copy of the oil jar painting template, please. bserrano@calvaryslc.org

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  52. Please share your template! I LOVE this idea. Thank you! jasonandsuzy@eplus.net

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  53. I would also like a copy of the oil jar painting template, please. deannak_73@hotmail.com

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  54. I would love a copy of the oil jar painting template. susanjenkins0113@gmail.com Thank you so much!

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  55. Hi. Please may I have the template too!? Many thanks, Rachel rbil@hotmail.co.uk

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  56. Great idea. Can I also get a copy of you oil jar painting template? Thanks so much. dess322@gmail.com

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    1. Awesome craft! May I have a copy of the template? Thank you! jcorradetti1@comcast.net

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  57. Hi, could I have a copy of this template to use in class? Thanks so much! sarahoaks423@gmail.com
    Thanks!

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  58. Hi, I would love the printable jar template for our Sunday School class - Rachel_Faustin@yahoo.com Thank you so much!

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  59. Yes could I have a printable too of the I spy and the poem! They are great! Thank you. sharon@cccwnc.com

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  60. I too would like the jar craft template. Thanks!

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  61. Could I get a copy of the oil template? lmkishi1004@gmail.com Thanks!

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  62. I I also will love the oil template? Paige30us@gmail.com thanks

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  63. I would love a copy of the jar template as well! I've used oil to give a stained glass effect on paper before, but I love the surprise factor of this one. Thank you!

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  64. Could I please get a copy of the jar template? r28kernodle@bellsouth.net

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  65. If you haven't added a link, please send me the template - btooleyecuador@gmail.com Thank you!

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  66. Would I be able to acquire the templates? TaylorKauffman@DestinyChurch.org

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  67. Can I please get the template for this? I would love to share it my children's team at church. amandakhamilton@yahoo.com THank you!

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  68. Love this craft such a great idea! Could you please email template to lifepointcm@gmail.com
    We have a small church and I would love to do this craft with the kids!

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  69. Love this craft, I want to do it this Sunday for my kids, could you email me the template? hb.aog29@gmail.com

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  71. Can you please email me the template mmhuffman@gmail.com

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  72. This is a great idea. Could you please send me a template for the oil jar.
    thassenzahl@gmail.com

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  73. What a great idea for a craft! Can you please send me the template for the oil jar? Thanks! lrnbrown@gmail.com

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  74. Would you please send me a template for the oil jar? It's a great idea!
    Kristi Patterson
    kristi_patterson@hotmail.com

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  75. Will you send me the template for Elijah and the Widow? I love it!!!

    amandacbaldwin1@gmail.com

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  76. Thank you for this educational post!
    I would like to use the oil painting craft for my Sunday School this Sunday. Could you please send a copy of the template to me? ann.eternal@gmail.com
    Thanks again for sharing!

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  77. where would we be able to obtain the template for the oil painting. I would love to use this next week with our preschoolers in Sunday School.

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  78. Please share your template with m! I love the oil painting jars.
    tksteed@thanku.org

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  79. Please share the Oil painting craft with me.
    cuzzort.sierra@gmail.com

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  80. Hi Ronda, I think my Bible school kids would love to do the oil painting activity. Will you please email the templates to me? denise.hann74@gmail.com Thank you!

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  81. Would love to use the oil craft could you please sen me the templetes for the jars. elsagaver@gmail.com

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  82. Would you please send me the template for the oil jar? Thank you! ryonlisaadcoc2@sbcglobal.net

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  83. Would you please send the template for the oil jar? I'd like to use it for this Sunday. Super cute!
    kellylaird@northparkepc.org

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  84. My sunday school class would love this craft. Would you please email me a template of the jars at rhodge@eobcwv.com? Thank you!!!!!

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  85. I would love to do this with my sunday school class. Would you please email me the template at tandra_damon@att.net
    Thank you!

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  86. could you please email me a template as well?? thank you!!
    korribishop@gmail.com

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  87. Can I get the template for the oil painting project? jenn.funk69@gmail.com

    Thank you!

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  88. I'd love to have this pattern/template as well if it's still available. Thanks!
    apurplecraven@gmail.com

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  89. I love this idea! Can you please send the template? Thanks in advance!
    kinch252@gmail.com

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  90. This is a wonderful project. Can I please have the template?
    abstarjones@gmail.com
    thank you

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  91. Hi! I love the craft idea! Can you please share the template? My email is afloresantognini@gmail.com Thanks a lot!

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  92. Hi, I love your ideas. Thank you for sharing. If you have the oil jar craft template, I'd love to have it. djensen@conclusivesystems.com.

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  93. Hello! I love this idea! Can I get a copy of the template? My email is Kristin.Chlup@tpcfamily.org

    Thanks so much!

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  94. Hi! Thanks for sharing your ideas! Can you please share the template? My email is lauryn@tulsafaith.com Thanks so much!

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  95. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas! love it!! Would you please share your template with me lifesavers3411@gmail.com? Thank you in advance!

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  96. Could I please get the template for the jars? AFleeman84@yahoo.com thank you

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  97. Hello! Would also love if I could get my hands on this template! MelissaJYang7@gmail.com

    Thank you so much!

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  98. Hi. I am sharing this lesson tomorrow morning for our Kids Zone children's academy. Would you please snd me the template for the oil jar to mossmanor@hotmail.com. Thank you

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  99. Can I get this template? We are going to do this lesson for our Sunday school class. I love your idea!

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  100. Hi! Thank you for sharing your ideas. They're really helpful in teaching my kinder daughter to be more interested in learning about Bible stories. Would you please share the template for the oil jar? My email is jomillet8@yahoo.com. Thank you!

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  101. Hi! Thank you for sharing your ideas. They're really helpful in teaching my kinder daughter to be more interested in learning about Bible stories. Would you please share the template for the oil jar? My email is jomillet8@yahoo.com. Thank you!

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  102. Love this idea! I am teaching kids Bible study tomorrow night. Could I also get you to send me the template to Brandon.ilene@gmail.com? Thank You!

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  103. Rhonda I love your ideas for Elisha!! I’m teaching 4 & 5 year olds tomorrow about him. Would you please send me your templates. Dayna_roberts@msn.com
    Thank you so much! Have a wonderful day.

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  104. Hi I love the craft, would you please send a template on my email karinabosovets@yahoo.com

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  105. I have done this before with my kiddos and we enjoyed it but I can't find the template! could you please send or direct me as to where to find it please? (mistee_sd @ hotmail.com)

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  106. Hello,
    I love your idea! Would you please share your oil vase template with me? My email is sonya.sewell@benhillschools.org
    Thank you so much!

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  107. Can I get the template for the vase? It is awesome! nhardison06@aol.com

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  108. May I have a copy of the template for the two-sided vase craft? heather.faulkner1@yahoo.com

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  109. I love this idea. I would love to have the templet for the oil vase painting for my Sunday school class! If you don't mind could you email it to me? katiemjohnson13@gmail.com

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  110. I would love to use the jar template tomorrow in my 1st grade class. Would you be able to email the template to larafenter@gmail.com? Thank you so much!!

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  111. I would love to use the jar idea in my class. Would you please send me the template? bevkennell@yahoo.com

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  112. oh my goodness! I see you have been asked for this templet for years. I hope you still share it. I am trying to do this craft this coming Sunday if you are still able to share I would really appreciate it! thanks you so much and God Bless. mkbrownsberg@yahoo.com. Also do you put glue on the whole jar or just the outline? thanks.

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  113. Hello, love this idea! Do you mind sharing the template? Thank you so much! Bkj716@yahoo.com

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  114. I would love the template if anyone has it!
    Clapp_lisa@yahoo.com

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  115. This is a superb idea! Do you mind sharing the template? Thank you so much in advance. teachermhel.tcc@gmail.com

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  116. I would love to use this for children's church would you mind sharing the template christineabigail1991@gmail.com. Thank you and God Bless.

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  117. Would you be willing to share the template? beckyw@zpc.org

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  118. Would it be possible for me to get a copy of this template to use in children's church? fallsibc@gmail.com

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  119. Love this lesson! So creative :). Can you please email me the template for the jars to be painted with oil? Thank you!! charischinen@gmail.com

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