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 4 mins 4 Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Crafts It’s the season for sharing God’s love with others! Help kids say, “I love you!” with these heartfelt Valentine’s Day crafts for children’s ministry. Valentine’s Day Craft #1: Pop-Up Cards… 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 Lessons Read in 4 mins Preteen Valentine’s Day Bible Lesson: We Love as God Loves Us This preteen Bible lesson is perfect for Valentine’s Day. In this lesson, kids experience conditional and unconditional love as they discover God’s love for us. God’s love is infinite. Unconditional.… 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: Isaiah 41:10 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 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 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:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 6 mins 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 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)… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min New Year’s Craft for Preteens: Creating a Living Memorial Your preteens will enjoy this creative craft that helps them remember the events from the past year, with a focus on God’s faithfulness! You’ll need: a large cardboard tube-similar to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Why Kids Shouldn’t Sit Still and Listen: The Value of Experiential Learning When we envision kids learning at school, we may picture diligent students sitting quietly at desks while reading a textbook or completing a worksheet. While that image may be reality… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Christmas Outreach: Stocking Care Kits This is a great way to reach out to children: Christmas Outreach: Stocking Care Kits. You’ll Need: assorted colors of felt scissors hot glue a glue gun craft glue puffy… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Christmas Craft Idea for All Ages: Christmas Cone In this Christmas craft, kids will discover how the wise men gave baby Jesus gifts as they make Christmas cones as gifts for their families. You’ll need: Bible 8-inch squares… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min More Than Time Fillers: 3 “Overtime” Activities to Try This Christmas With the Christmas season around the corner, you may see more families walking through your church doors. But if the pastor’s sermon goes long in “big church” and you have… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Waiting for Christmas Use this preteen Sunday school lesson for kids to teach them about how people were eagerly awaiting for the birth of Jesus and how we wait for Jesus today. Find … Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How Children of All Ages Solve Problems Here are ways that children of all ages solve problems, and ways that you can respond to help develop their ability to work through problems. How Children Ages 1-2 Solve… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min Bible Lesson: Mary and Joseph Travel to Bethlehem In this creative Bible lesson, kids learn about Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem for Jesus to be born. Scripture: Luke 2:1-5 You’ll need: copies of the “Mary and Joseph… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Christmas Bible Game: Snowball Wreath Toss Kids will enjoy this challenging Bible game: Snowball Wreath Toss to prepare them for the fun and joy of the holiday season. Set Up You’ll need: green pool noodles or… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Object Lesson: God Does the Impossible In this object lesson, kids will press balloons onto thumbtacks while they learn how God does the impossible. Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25 You’ll need: 20 flathead thumbtacks one 3×5… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Welcome Gift: Holiday Muggings for Christmas Church Visitors Churches see an increase in attendance around Christmastime. Extend a little holiday cheer to church visitors during the Christmas season with this creative Holiday Muggings gift from kids in your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
