Leader Guide
Craft
- Ruined Wall Pattern
- Gate and Stone Pattern
- Glue sticks
- Cardstock or paper
- Scissors
- Children’s scissors
- Optional: crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers
Make copies of the Ruined Wall Pattern in color or black and white—one per child plus extras. Use cardstock if possible.
Make copies of the Gate and Stone Pattern—one for every two children plus extras. Use cardstock if possible. Cut each page in half to separate the patterns.
Give each child a Ruined Wall Pattern and a Gate and Stone Pattern. Have children carefully cut out the gates and stones, then glue them onto the matching outline on the Ruined Wall Pattern. If the patterns are in black and white, children may color the gates and stones before cutting them out. After the pieces are glued in place, children may color the rest of the picture.
Conclusion: Nehemiah was determined to do God’s work even when he was mocked and threatened. With God’s help, Nehemiah and the workers succeeded in rebuilding the Jerusalem wall!