It can be hard to connect with those who are different from us. Where do we start? What do we talk about? How can we work together?
It may sound simple but as we grow closer to God he will show us how to love and connect with each other.
Soon we discover that we need what each one has on the inside to REALLY grow!
This book teaches us that every person on earth was made with something beautiful to share. 'Made' is the simple version of a teaching tool called 'Dirt to Use'. Like the teaching, you can read this message, take it in through the vibrant pictures or participate in a real-life experience of growing closer to God and others. *Available on Amazon!
We love sharing this message personally so we've started recording versions of us reading the book as we build jars together. We will also offer videos of the full ‘Dirt to Use’ teaching. Spoiler alert, in time we hope to post videos of others sharing this message around the world! Videos and clips will be live on YouTube, Tic Tok, etc. beginning November 2022.
The 'Dirt to Use' message is about growing closer to God and to each other. It's shared through a transformational process of getting our hands dirty: Dirt -> Form -> Set -> Color -> Use.
We use a ball of clay, aka 'dirt' to represent each person on earth. During the message we transform this ball of clay into a jar as we practice sharing, listening, accepting, exploring, and growing together.
This free message can be used to teach God's love and vision for us as his family in a variety of settings. We are also working on a 'Dirt to Use' Study coming soon!
Some of us learn best by physically doing something. And some of us, myself included simply love getting our hands dirty! These kits can be used in a classroom, in a small group, or at home with family and friends.
As we build together we explore our hearts and our hurts. Each page will guide us through a process where we celebrate our differences, transform and realize how much we need each other to grow!
Kits can be used with the Made book as well as the 'Dirt to Use' teaching.
We can't wait to see how you will use your jar!
*Soon, you can purchase this kit through us or pick up the items yourself on Amazon (it's cheaper that way)!
We will be working with educators to make this book interactive. Our goal is for every page to offer a creative way of understanding the story. This is so that all types of learners can engage with this message of God's love and plan for restoring relationships one heart at a time! *Available in 2023
This kit includes the materials you need to build a jar as you participate in the 'Made' book or Dirt to Use teaching. You will receive air-dry clay, dirt, paint, brushes, and sunflower seeds for up to three people. *You can also grab the items yourself. We even put together a shopping list that you can click on and put in your Amazon cart. it's cheaper if you have Amazon prime because dirt and clay are costly to ship :).
Get a book and the supplies you need to build a jar as your read! This kit includes one copy of the 'Made' book as well as enough air-dry clay, dirt, and sunflower seeds for up to three people to build and grow together. This is a fun teaching tool for parents, teachers, counselors, small groups, teams, and friends.
*One-on-one collaboration is also available to leaders who would like to embed D-U principles into their program and staff development goals. Local consult/volunteering can also include: Growing with ministry leaders to develop thriving relationships, systems, and policies within their organizations.
We are not pottery professionals but we do love getting our hands dirty WITH others!
As we make these jars we follow a simple jar-making process captured in the 'Dirt to Use' teaching and made book. Every page and step in the process allows us to learn about each other and grow together. We also end up with a one-of-a-kind vessel to use for something beautiful.
One way we hope to use these jars in the future would be to offer them as an earthy packaging product. Though the packaging options are endless we have a special place in our hearts for oils and natural beauty products such as coconut oil. Can't you imagine this beautifully made jar on your bathroom/kitchen counter?! When we get to this point our jars will become part of our business support efforts which invest in loving, teaching, and employing others.
For more information on using the made book and Dirt to Use teaching in your classroom, church, friend groups, or workplace, email Kim! info.restoresb@gmail.com
We would love to know how you use your jars!
Jeremiah 18:6 (NIV)
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