When I created this cartoon, I was poking fun at myself and the work I was doing. For about ten years, I had the privilege to create activity and coloring books for a publisher. I loved doing it and miss it even today.
I have spent scores of hours making activities, coloring pages and books. I have also spent a lot of time in classrooms relying on activity pages for kids. I have even posted some of my creations on this blog and they continue to get traffic because Sunday school teachers are always needing a resource, especially when they have kids to teach and entertain.
Have I ever heard of a child coming to salvation through a word search or a maze? No, and I suppose we would be hard-pressed to find such stories, though anything is possible. See Luke 1:37.
Yet, I may never know how an activity pages may have helped reinforce a Bible story that may contribute to a future decision. Perhaps it is a bit of seed-sowing that will produce a harvest later.
At any rate, if I do more activity pages in the future, I know they may not the crucial puzzle piece to a testimony. I’ll walk a fine line between not being too serious about the endeavor and yet know it could be one tiny puzzle piece in a big picture.
Do you have any stories of activity pages or books that benefited you as a teacher or student? Let’s hear about it in the comments.
2 replies on “Activities, Coloring Pages, and Faith”
Keep up the good and funny work. As a kid, Adults made Sunday school fun and a safe place to learn about Jesus. It’s a foundation of reinforcement that leads many to know the lord.
Thank you, Juli. Absolutely! It’s the staff and volunteers that put in the hours and give love the love of Jesus and show dedication to their mission that makes the difference.