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A Midwinter’s Night Picnic + 14 Can’t-Miss Indoor Winter Activities

A picnic in the middle of winter? People might think you’re crazy—that is until they take part in the midwinter celebration you’ve planned for them. Delight the families in your…

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18 Winter Activities That Are Perfect for Your Children’s Ministry

Here’s a list of 18 children’s ministry winter activities and ideas for kids, families, and teachers. Whether kids live in the north, south, east, or west, they all have one…

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Winter Bulletin Board Idea: God’s Marvelous Season

This winter bulletin board idea, God’s Marvelous Season, is a super-fun way to get kids of all ages decorating your classroom for winter. Materials: blue bulletin-board paper white paper or…

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The 4 Seasons You Experience When You’re in Ministry

Just like God’s creation, our ministries cycle through the four seasons. Determine which season you’re in and allow God to help you and your ministry grow. Season of Ministry: Spring…

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4 Can’t-Miss Family Night Ideas for Each Season

Use these four themed family nights as a way to bring kids and parents together for fun faith growth that supports relationships with each other and with Jesus. Everyone loves…

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2 Irresistible Ways to Build Sunday School Attendance

Here are two theme ideas to build Sunday school attendance when your children’s ministry cools off. It’s that time of the year. The skies are gray, the air is cold,…

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Children Message + Family Activity: 2 Unique Passover Meals

These two unique Passover meals will give kids and their families an experience they won’t forget this Easter. Easter marks the most profound and promising event in our faith—the time…

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A Year-Round Strategy for Recognizing and Retaining Volunteers

They say actions speak louder than words. That’s why, when it comes to recognizing and retaining volunteers, it’s so important to regularly show your volunteer team how much they matter…

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How to Plan a Summer Camp and Live to Tell About It!

Not sure where to start when you need to plan a summer camp? Let this camping whiz come to your rescue! Ahhh…the sound of a crackling campfire. Marshmallows on sticks,…

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Spring Into Easter With 12 Ideas Celebrating God’s Creation

Spring is in the air—birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and the cool air of winter turns warm. Kids love it when the dead of winter transforms into the new…

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3 Easter Snacks for Your Children’s Ministry

It’s time to toss your cookies and ditch the carrot sticks and use these three Easter snacks for your children’s ministry. Retire the old refreshments and upgrade your munchies. Take…

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3 Holiday Service Projects Kids (and Families) Can Do

To help you equip families to go out and do some random acts of kindness, here are three service projects kids can do (and their families) to show others God’s…

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3 New Nursery Ideas to Try in Your Ministry This Fall

Looking for a few new ministry ideas for this fall? Don’t forget about your youngest kids! These three nursery ideas will help. 3 New Nursery Ideas to Try in Your…

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Three Elementary Bible Games to Use During the Holidays

Looking for three elementary Bible games to use with your elementary kids during the holidays? Try these ideas! Holiday Bible Game 1. Got What You Need Use this devotion to…

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Children’s Message and Craft: Feed the Chipmunk

Your kids will love this cute and clever chipmunk craft that’s also a game! You’ll need: Bible card stock copies of simple chipmunk line art (do a quick online search)…

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Free Download: Philippians 4:6 Amanda the Red Panda Coloring Page

Use this delightful coloring page download based on Philippians 4:6 to remind kids that God cares for them, no matter what’s happening! Stop, Drop, and Color Coloring is relaxing, fun,…

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3 Bible Activities Crafted for Elementary-Aged Children

Looking for Bible activities appropriate for elementary-aged kids? Look no further than these three elementary Bible activities. 3 Bible Activities Crafted for Elementary-Aged Children Elementary Bible Activity #1: Poured Out…

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Study: Schools Following Protocols Aren’t Fueling COVID Spread in Kids

The data has been coming in since early winter 2020. Schools that have closely followed COVID-19 safety protocols have successfully mitigated the spread of the virus. This means in children’s…

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How to Train Kids to Be Leaders in the Church of Today

These children’s ministers believe kids are the church’s ministers and leaders of today. Here’s how they’re growing kids’ gifts and skills for power-packed ministry. There’s a great and familiar story…

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7 Practical Tips for Healthy and Fun Family Events

Discover what a visit to a family-friendly museum can teach churches about hosting healthy and fun family events. I recently visited a Museum of Nature and Science with friends. I’ll…

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Kids’ Craft: Poinsettia Christmas Trees

As kids press poinsettia leaves into the shape of Christmas trees, they’ll learn how Christmas trees can point us to Jesus. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2 You’ll need: Bible poinsettia plants wax…

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