Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Creation Children’s Message: We Are Children of God Through this children’s message, kids explore the significance of names and discover that they are children of God. You’ll Need Bible (try this kid-friendly version!) marker name tags (2 per… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 6 mins 3 Easy and Fun Bible Memory Activities The true gem of Bible memorization is found when kids really understand and apply what they’re memorizing, not just recalling words. Here are three quick and easy Bible memory activities… Read More
Prayer Read in 3 mins 4 Meaningful Prayer Ideas for Kids Every day is a great day to pray. There’s a World Day of Prayer in March. The United States sets aside National Day of Prayer on the first Thursday of… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Fun and Quick Team Activity: Touch the Floor When you have extra time to spare, consider using this simple team activity where kids discover the importance of getting along with others. This game helps kids explore 1 Samuel… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Ministry Message: Give Him a Call As your class prepares for the National Day of Prayer, have them consider all the things that they would like to tell God—and the things in their lives that they… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Last-Minute Activity: Soldier On In this last-minute activity, kids race across the room wearing imaginary armor as they explore being strong in God. This game helps kids explore Ephesians 6:10-18 with the Bible story:… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Earth Day Craft: Leafy T-Shirts These leafy t-shirts are a fun and creative way for elementary kids and preteens in your ministry to celebrate Earth Day! You’ll need: plastic tablecloth cardboard pieces fresh, green leaves… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins 9 Quick Tips for Teaching Kids to Pray Prayer habits that last a lifetime are most often formed in childhood. That’s why teaching kids to pray is so critical. As with most spiritual disciplines, prayer is caught more… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Easter Children’s Ministry Snack: Edible Nests Looking for a delicious Easter snack for your children’s ministry? Have kids make these edible nests to display Easter candy and enjoy as a snack. You’ll Need: shredded wheat cereal… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 3 Can’t-Miss Mother’s Day Ideas for Children’s Ministry Use these 3 can’t-miss Mother’s Day ideas this spring to celebrate the women who are raising the children in your ministry. These ideas adapt for use at home, as well!… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Devotion: My Beloved Son (Matthew 3:13-17) This children’s devotion will teach kids in kindergarten through sixth-grade about the idea of pleasing God. You’ll Need Bible (try this kid-friendly version!) white crayon piece of white construction paper… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Bible Game: Grow Friendship With Blanket Volleyball Kids will have a ball playing this Blanket Volleyball Bible game that demonstrates how important it is to help our friends. Bible Game: Grow Friendship With Blanket Volleyball You’ll need:… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Good Friday Experience Use this powerful Good Friday service experience to help children learn to serve one another. Prepare for the Good Friday Experience You’ll need: Bible (try this kid-friendly version) washcloth (1… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Earth Day Outreach for All Ages: Cleanup Committee In this Earth Day outreach idea, kids and their families help take care of God’s creation. Scripture: Psalm 24:1 You’ll need: Bible (try this kid-friendly version!) work gloves eco-friendly trash… Read More
Age Level Read in 2 mins Memorial Day Elementary Game: Matchbox Memorial This low-energy Memorial Day elementary game will help your kids discover that Christians have heroes of faith—just like their country has national heroes. Prepare for the Memorial Day Elementary Game… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Powerful Easter Children’s Message for Upper Elementary: Jesus’ Suffering Use this Easter children’s message about Jesus’ suffering in children’s church or Sunday school to help upper elementary-aged children understand what Jesus did for them. Prepare for the Message Before… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Children’s Message: Easter Egg Prayers Use these Easter egg prayers to help children understand what Easter is all about. Today’s Truth We can thank God for the sacrifice of his Son, Jesus, and for the… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Earth Day Game for Elementary Kids: Trashy Test In this Earth Day game, kids experience being polluters and cleaners as they explore what it means to care for the earth. You’ll need: Bible (try this kid-friendly version!) scrap… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Crafts: Rock and Bookmark Easter Ideas Need Easter ideas? Have kids use this elementary craft to remind them that Jesus is alive—today and forever. Easter Ideas Easter Idea 1: Rock Elementary Craft You’ll Need: Bible (try… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Incredibly Egg-Citing Elementary Easter Children’s Message Wow kids with this incredibly egg-citing elementary Easter children’s message! Kids will learn that together and with God, they can do anything. You’ll need: Bible (check out this kid-friendly version!)… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Easter Craft: Blooming Flower Crowns These blooming flower crowns help kids remember the crown of thorns Jesus wore on the cross and the new life we have in his resurrection. You’ll need: green paper plates… Read More
