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Preschool Sunday School Lesson: God and Abraham

Use this quick Preschool Sunday School Lesson: God and Abraham to teach preschoolers about trusting God. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith. Trusting…

A baby in the nursery is playing a instrument.

Nursery Sunday School Lesson: Make a Joyful Noise

Two elementary children listen to a third child as she speaks.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Message: No More Prejudice!

A preschool boy smiles during a David and Goliath lesson.

Preschool Sunday School Lesson: David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17)

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A group of preteens run in their classroom during a gospel presentation.

3 New Gospel Presentations for Your Children’s Ministry Classroom

These 3 new gospel presentations are fun ways to share the gospel in your children’s ministry that will really stick with kids. Gospel Presentation: All Clear Fill three clear plastic…

Two elementary children listen to a third child as she speaks.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Message: No More Prejudice!

Use this children’s message to help children understand unity in Jesus on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Message Preparation Theme: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Text: Galatians 3:28 Best for:…

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Elementary Children’s Ministry Devotion: Building Kindness

This children’s ministry devotion will help encourage children to build each other up through kindness. Elementary Children’s Ministry Devotion: Building Kindness You’ll need: eight wooden blocks for each pair of…

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Preteen Sunday School Lesson: The Importance of Manners

Use this quick and easy preteen Sunday school lesson to help your preteens understand the importance of having good manners. 1. Don’t Be Cruel Form two teams and have them…

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Why Preteens Don’t Come Back to Your Church — and What to Do About It

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Valentine’s Day Thank You Mobile for Your Volunteers

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Top 10 Ways to Love Your Volunteers this Valentine’s Day

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Why preteens don’t come back to your church — and what to do about it. From kids who’ve done it — and how you can stop the exodus. Each year…

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Mom and son work together to make a mitten angels Christmas craft.

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