Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Early Elementary Activity: Easter Party Noisemakers Throw a party to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and have kids make a joyful noise to the Lord with their own homemade noisemakers. You’ll need: empty toilet paper rolls scissors markers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary Easter Craft: Stones Cry Out for Jesus In this elementary Easter craft, kids create keepsake rocks to remind them of what Jesus did for us. Scripture: Luke 19:39-40; Luke 22:39-41; Matthew 27:50-51; Luke 23:53; Luke 24:2-3 You’ll… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins 3 Simple Children’s Messages to Use in a Pinch Need a quick and simple children’s message? Look no further! Here are three simple children’s messages from Simply Loved curriculum to add to your ministry to children this week. 1.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Springtime Craft: God Creates the World Consider using this easy, printable craft in the spring to teach kids about God’s creation as they create their own masterpieces! Scripture: Genesis 1:1–2:22 You’ll need: Bible copies of “God… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Holy Week Craft Ideas: 7 Awesome Palm Print Crafts for Palm Sunday Holy Week is coming soon, and you may be looking for Holy Week craft ideas to help your kids learn about Jesus’ final week before his crucifixion and resurrection. These… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Spring Object Lesson for All Ages: God Cares for You In this spring object lesson, kids discover that just as God cares for flowers, he cares for them, too. You’ll need: Bible individually packed flowering bedding plants foam cups potting… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Easter Extras That Will Inspire Kids’ Love for Jesus Help the children in your ministry discover even more about Jesus and Easter with these delightful activities. 3 Easter Extras That Will Inspire Kids’ Love for Jesus 1. An Easter… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Surprising Easter Devotions for Families There are so many surprising things to learn about Jesus! Use these family devotions to help families in your church discover more about Jesus. These devotions take only a few… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Bible Story Snack: God Hears You In this Bible story snack, kids enjoy a snack mix as they discover how God hears their prayers. Bible Story: David escapes Saul and writes psalms to God. (1 Samuel… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary St. Patrick’s Day Craft: Luck or Blessings Use this St. Patrick’s Day craft to help children understand the difference between luck and blessings. Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11 What you’ll need: Bibles 4 white cone-type coffee filters per child… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary Devotion: St. Patrick’s Shamrock In this elementary devotion, kids will learn how St. Patrick used a shamrock to teach about the Trinity. Scripture: Romans 8:15; John 3:16; John 20:21-22 You’ll need: Bible 3 heart… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins 7 Uplifting Easter Activities for Families Celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection with these 7 surprising and uplifting Easter activities based on the Bible. You can pack individual family kits with instructions or simply share these ideas with your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min No-Prep, No-Supply Game: What’s on My Head? In this no-prep, no-supply game, kids play a version of Charades as they explore the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. This game helps kids explore Acts 1:6-14; Acts… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 5 Non-Traditional Easter Hunts for Families Give families an opportunity to search for True Treasure with one of these unusual, easy-to-do-at-home Easter hunts. (Permission granted to share with families.) 5 Non-Traditional Easter Hunts for Children’s Ministry… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Age-Level Insights: How to Handle Profanity and Vulgar Language Profanity and vulgar language have to be handled differently depending on the age of the child. Here are some age-level insights. Hear No Evil: Ages 2 to 5 You can… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Saint Patrick’s Day Outreach Idea: Beautiful Feet Through this Saint Patrick’s Day outreach idea, children will share the good news of Jesus by collecting shoes and socks for those in need. Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 You’ll need: Bible… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Craft on Jesus’ Love: The Prodigal Son In this craft, kids will make “decotropes” (pictures they can twirl) that always show a heart, representing Jesus’ love. Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 You’ll need: “Twirlers” handout (1 per child) scissors… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Children’s Easter Message: Roll Away! In this children’s Easter message, kids hear the Easter story, think about how Jesus frees us from sin, and pray together. Scripture: John 20:1-10 Supplies: Bible a small ball 1… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 10 mins FREE Easter Lesson: Jesus Has Victory Over Death This Easter Sunday school lesson from Group Publishing’s DIG IN Sunday school curriculum teaches elementary kids that Jesus has victory over death. Pick and choose the sections to create the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 7 Simple and Effective Ways to Reach Today’s Visual Generation Why do kids love screens so much? And how can we minister to children whose minds seem centered on electronics? Here are 7 amazingly simple but effective ways to reach… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email