Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Children’s Message on Forgiveness: Letting Go In this children’s message about forgiveness based on Ephesians 4:26, kids experience a weight being lifted as they discover the power of choosing to forgive. You’ll Need: Bible (check out… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Pen Pals: A Friendly Fall Community Outreach Idea As families settle into their fall routines, try out this fun fall community outreach idea. In this pen pal outreach, kids and family members get to connect with others in… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Children’s Message for All Ages: God Gives Us Peace In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus told his disciples not to worry about what they would eat, drink, or wear. He reminded them that God feeds the birds and dresses the flowers,… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Message: What Influences Our Attitudes? Use this children’s message: Attitude Influence with kids ages 6 to 12 as you teach your students about 1 Thessalonians 5:16. You’ll Need: Bible (check out this kid-friendly version!) a… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Craft on Jesus’ Love: The Prodigal Son Try out this craft based on Luke 15:11-32 about the prodigal son. Preteens in your children’s ministry will love it! Prepare for the Craft You’ll Need: “Twirlers” handout (1 per… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Bible Craft: Rain Sticks and God’s Promise to Us Have preteens (ages 10-12) create these rain sticks to teach them about the great flood, Noah, and God’s promises to us. Prepare for the Preteen Bible Craft Prep Time: 10… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins Plan in a Can: The Ultimate Classroom Saver When your class time is over and the sermon isn’t, what do you do? Make sure kids are bored no more! Try a Plan in a Can! It’s Sunday morning… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Labor Day Use this 15-minute preteen Labor Day lesson to help kids discover the importance of work and rest. Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Labor Day Play an Introduction Game You’ll Need: adhesive… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 5 mins 7 Relationship-Building Games to Foster Community in Children’s Ministry Building relationships in your ministry is so important! Jesus said the way we love each other will prove that we follow him (John 13:35). The church in Acts 2 and… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 6 mins 3 Children’s Ministry Games for Small Churches Small churches rock! If you’ve ever felt discouraged about being a small church, be uplifted by hearing that a recent Barna study shows people are more trusting of local, small… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins Free Bible Lesson on Prayer: Having the Right Attitude In this free Bible lesson, kids will learn more about having the right attitude in prayer by exploring the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector. The idea of… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Shoe Enough! Elementary and Preteen Bible Game About Judging Others What does the Bible say about judging others? Teach elementary and preteen kids biblical principles with this laugh-inducing, high-energy, Bible game. Older elementary kids and preteens will think about how… Read More
