The John 3:16 Valentine

This simple Valentine’s Day story and craft uses a valentine card with the name VALENTINE woven into the words of John 3:16. As kids decorate this valentine card, you can share the story of St. Valentine, a Christian who risked everything for the love of his Lord and Savior. He refused to stop loving Jesus when the emperor of Rome outlawed Christianity and was subsequently martyred for his faith. You can use this short kid-friendly version of Valentine’s story and the accompanying valentine card craft to share the good news of the gospel with kids as you also tell the real-life story of a Roman Christian who loved God more than he loved his own life and freedom.