Purpose

To give children a physical reminder of Isaiah 40:31, helping them remember that when they wait on the Lord, He gives them the strength to soar like eagles.

Setup

1. Cut out a small white paper “head” shape and a small yellow paper “beak” for each child (or have older children cut their own).
2. Set out the toilet paper rolls, paper, and glue at the tables.

Instructions

1. Make the Body: Have the children take their toilet paper roll and glue brown construction paper around it to cover it completely.
2. Make the Wings: Have the children place both of their hands flat on a piece of brown construction paper. Trace their hands with a marker. (You may need volunteers to help the younger children trace).
3. Cut out the two handprints. These are the eagle’s wings!
4. Assemble the Eagle:
   • Glue the handprint wings to the back of the toilet paper roll so they spread out wide on either side.
   • Glue the white head to the top front of the roll.
   • Glue the yellow beak and googly eyes onto the white head.
5. Add the Promise: Have older children write (or help younger children write) “Isaiah 40:31” on one wing, and “Wait on the LORD” on the other wing.

Discussion While Crafting

• “How high do you think an eagle can fly? They can fly above the storm clouds!”
• “When we are tired or frustrated because we have to wait, what does God promise to give us if we wait on Him?” (Strength to soar).