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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Powerful Easter Children’s Message: Jesus’ Suffering Use this Easter Children’s Message: Jesus’ Suffering in church or Sunday school to help children understand what Jesus did for them on Easter. Theme: Jesus’ suffering Text: Matthew 27:27-36, 45-50… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Quick Game for All Ages: Change It Up In this simple and quick game for all ages, kids do some improv acting as they learn how Jesus changes our lives. This game helps kids explore Acts 9:1-19 with… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Valentine’s Day Devotion for Elementary Kids: Love Letters Kids dig into God’s sweet love for them and offer their love in return in this Valentine’s Day devotion. Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12 You’ll need: Bible large bowl individually wrapped… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Valentine’s Day Children’s Message: Sharing Your Heart Use this Valentine’s Day Children’s Message: Sharing Your Heart to show your children’s ministry kids the depth of God’s love. Theme: Valentine’s Day Text: 1 John 4:10-11 Preparation: Give kids… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How to Respond to the Anxieties of Children at All Ages Children of all ages face anxieties. Here is what you need to know about these worries, and how you can help ease their concerns. Children’s Anxieties – Ages 2 to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary Valentine’s Day Game: Balloon Buddies Kids try not to “let down” their buddies in this hands-off, high-energy Valentine’s Day game. Scripture: Psalm 36:5-9 You’ll need: Bible balloons (1 per person) permanent markers for older kids… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Object Lesson for Kids: Building Kindness In this object lesson, kids explore the meaning of kindness as they build up and tear down block buildings. Scripture: Ephesians 4:29; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 You’ll need: Bible 8 wooden… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Valentine’s Day Outreach Idea for All Ages: True Love Bring some cheer to those who’ve lived—and loved—the longest with this Valentine’s Day outreach idea. Scripture: James 1:27 You’ll need: Bible card stock markers stickers Valentine’s Day Outreach Find a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Ministry Game for All Ages: Lighthouse In this children’s ministry game, kids discover Jesus is the light of the world as they explore the importance of light. This game helps kids explore Luke 2:1-20 with the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Valentine's Day Read in 1 min Free Download: Buddy Valentine Cards Looking for a cute Valentine’s Day gift for kids in your ministry? Or maybe a Valentine’s Day activity that helps kids show love to others? Buddy Valentine Cards are just… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email