My JR Camp illustration on why we are Baptists will involve some bead craft over 2 lessons. Any suggestions? Here's what I have so far:
A wooden cross - Christ our Saviour and Lord
String - our faith, which binds us together
Black bead - the old black Book, the Bible
Red bead - the blood of Christ; salvation by grace thru faith
Blue bead - believer's baptism
Green bead - Go! Great Commission
White bead - sheep & shepherd; our pastors
Silver bead - freedom to worship God
Gold bead - heavenly rewards for service
2nd red bead - martyr's blood.