Group pictures: You can’t bury or hide that capsule without a group picture. Gather all the volunteers and kids for a group photo. You’ll need to print it and place it inside the box.
Prayer requests: Give kids slips of paper and ask them to write down their prayer requests. Fold the papers in half and place them inside a jar, like a Mason jar. This should go in the box. Be sure and prayer over those requests before closing the box. When you open the box next year, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to talk about those requests. In some cases, kids will easily see that God has answered their prayers. In other cases, you may have to encourage kids to persevere in prayer.
Favorites list: Before you close the box, fill out a class favorites list. Ask kids what their favorite worship song is, favorite snack, favorite scripture, favorite bible story. Write down the most popular of each. Kids will find it funny next year to hear the answers.
Things to achieve: Perhaps your children’s church has wanted to “adopt” a child but hasn’t done so yet. That should go on the “things to achieve” list. Talk about what you want you to achieve together and talk about how you can make it happen!
A time capsule is a great way to demonstrate how God moves on the behalf of His people. Instead of burying the time capsule, put it up in an out-of-the-way place until next year.
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