Easter Bracelet
This is an idea that we used last year on the run up to Easter, inspired by a gift given to my daughter, of a (dare I say 'charm') bracelet depicting elements of the 23 Psalm. We decided to adapt this and created a bracelet that would help us reflect on significant events in the life of Jesus on the way to the cross. These elements acted as a visual aid for a teaching series (power point enclosed) culminating in an Easter service where everyone (after a shorter meeting time) made their bracelets with coffee and cake thrown in.
From our experience this was an act of worship not only appreciated by those wanting to wear a bracelet but also by others (Dads & lads) who were happy to give it away as a gift or have it hanging somewhere as a reminder.
The accompanying explanatory post card is in a print ready format should you wish (like us) to take it to a commercial printers.
We got the beads from an American web based company: https://www.firemountaingems.com/. To save searching the site a 'wish list' has been created on firemountaingems.com. Follow the instruction in the pdf available for download.
You will need:
A reasonable amount of lead time: If you order the beads they take about 10 days to turn up; and (if you choose to go this route) enough time for the preaching/teaching team to prepare. In addition you will need to figure out the quantities required for your community.
A budget: each bracelet cost about £2.00 each to make. To help cover the cost we made folk aware and asked for a voluntary donation.
A number of volunteers to be on hand to help those who might struggle to make a bracelet on their own.
An area with tables set up where people can spend 10mins making their bracelet
TIP: We bagged up individual sets of bracelets (including elastic cord) to try and eliminate the possibility of beads getting scattered or dropped.
Liturgy of the Passion / Sixth Sunday in Lent (Year A)
Liturgy of the Passion / Sixth Sunday in Lent (Year A)
Beads (see downloadable instructions)
Elastic cords
Small plastic bags (optional)
Tables
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Discovered recently on St Valentines Day how much my wife cherished her charm bracelet of the the past when I gave her an upgraded version. Thinking about using your idea here in the United States- Hudson Wisconsin- {northern mid-west } for our Sunday School- Confirmation program.
Bruce
United Methodist
Glad you liked the idea - the bracelets are easy to make once you have the materials. Follow the link in the the pdf download (4th bullet point down in the attachments list), all the beads I used are still listed under 'favourites' and the subsequent 'friends list' buttons (I just tried it). Hope that helps.
Guy
I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble sourcing the beads. I've had a little search just now on UK bead websites, and struggled finding one that stocked similar beads. You may need to rethink the idea (for example, one site I looked on didn't have dove shaped ones, but perhaps you can choose a colour to represent the Spirit instead). Let us know how you get on!