Description
Explore how God grows love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in us through this ready-to-use Messy Church session based on Galatians 5:22–23.
Through fruit tasting, planting seeds, creating bracelets, solving a puzzle, practicing self-control, making thank-you cards, and more, participants of all ages will discover that the fruit of the Spirit is not a checklist to complete or a test to pass. It is evidence of God’s grace patiently shaping us to become more like Jesus. Whether we are five or ninety-five, God is still growing something good in us!
This downloadable session includes:
- A Bible reflection and leader preparation questions
- Nine creative, all-age activity ideas with faith connections and talking points
- A quiet station designed with neurodivergent participants in mind
- A complete Celebration outline with Scripture, teaching, sharing, song, and prayer
- Meal and dessert suggestions, a table blessing, and a conversation prompt
- Simple ideas for continuing the theme at home
- Printable supporting materials, including a bracelet guide, puzzle, coloring page, sample schedule, station sign, and more
Perfect for a Messy Church gathering focused on spiritual growth, discipleship, or the work of the Holy Spirit.
*A great Messy Church for any season but this would work well to kick off a year of Companion groups using Fruit of the Spirit as their guide. Find those resources here.
