Ever heard of a story sack?
Calling all Crafters!
In Psalm 8, we are reminded that God delights in using even the smallest children to proclaim His greatness. They are treasured, valued, and used for His purposes.
“Through the praise of children and infants
You have established a stronghold against your enemies,
to silence the foe and the avenger.” Psalm 8:2
As a church family, we have the wonderful privilege of sharing the gospel with our youngest children. One creative and engaging way to do this is through story sacks.
What Is a Story Sack?
A story sack is a simple storytelling resource, particularly suited to very young children. It is a drawstring bag containing:
- A carefully chosen storybook
- A collection of crafted or bought items that help bring the story to life
These items might include: Wooden, felt, crocheted or knitted figures and animals
Small plastic models or objects linked to the story (for example, a boat, a trumpet, or plants)
Swatches of fabric to represent settings such as the sea, a river, or fields
Importantly, the sack does not need to contain an item for every single page of the book. A few well-chosen pieces — around five to seven items — are more than enough to help tell the story effectively.
The bag itself should be large enough to hold both the book and all the story items. For ease of organisation, the name of the book should be clearly displayed on the front of the bag so that each story sack can be easily located.
A Creative Invitation:
We would love to invite the talented crafters in our church to volunteer to create one of these story sacks for use in our toddler crèche and Parent and Toddler groups.
A book will be provided — all you need to do is get busy creating suitable items and a sturdy drawstring bag to store them in. You might choose to work on your own or join forces with another crafter and make it a shared project.
When designing your story sack, please ensure that:
- Items are robust enough for frequent handling
- Materials are safe and suitable for young children
- The story title is clearly labelled on the outside of the bag
Looking Ahead:
In four months, we will host a special evening for all our crafters to come together. It will be a chance to: share your creations, celebrate the creativity within our church, and pray for our toddlers, our Mum and Toddler groups, and the families we serve.
If you would like to be involved, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the church office.
In Psalm 8, we are reminded that God delights in using even the smallest children to proclaim His greatness. They are treasured, valued, and used for His purposes.
“Through the praise of children and infants
You have established a stronghold against your enemies,
to silence the foe and the avenger.” Psalm 8:2
As a church family, we have the wonderful privilege of sharing the gospel with our youngest children. One creative and engaging way to do this is through story sacks.
What Is a Story Sack?
A story sack is a simple storytelling resource, particularly suited to very young children. It is a drawstring bag containing:
- A carefully chosen storybook
- A collection of crafted or bought items that help bring the story to life
These items might include: Wooden, felt, crocheted or knitted figures and animals
Small plastic models or objects linked to the story (for example, a boat, a trumpet, or plants)
Swatches of fabric to represent settings such as the sea, a river, or fields
Importantly, the sack does not need to contain an item for every single page of the book. A few well-chosen pieces — around five to seven items — are more than enough to help tell the story effectively.
The bag itself should be large enough to hold both the book and all the story items. For ease of organisation, the name of the book should be clearly displayed on the front of the bag so that each story sack can be easily located.
A Creative Invitation:
We would love to invite the talented crafters in our church to volunteer to create one of these story sacks for use in our toddler crèche and Parent and Toddler groups.
A book will be provided — all you need to do is get busy creating suitable items and a sturdy drawstring bag to store them in. You might choose to work on your own or join forces with another crafter and make it a shared project.
When designing your story sack, please ensure that:
- Items are robust enough for frequent handling
- Materials are safe and suitable for young children
- The story title is clearly labelled on the outside of the bag
Looking Ahead:
In four months, we will host a special evening for all our crafters to come together. It will be a chance to: share your creations, celebrate the creativity within our church, and pray for our toddlers, our Mum and Toddler groups, and the families we serve.
If you would like to be involved, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the church office.
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