Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Service Project: Comfort Pillows Have your preteen students make these comfort pillows as a great service project to show the love of Jesus to children in hospitals or shelters. Age Level: 10 to 12… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Download to Encourage Your Team: Courage Heroes Craft Let kids build this cute courage heroes craft to encourage your ministry team! This free download will make it simpler than ever for kids to encourage the people who are… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Preteen Bible Message: Why Did God Make Me the Way I Am? In this preteen Bible message, kids create a balance as they discover how God loves us—flaws and all. Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 Supplies: Bibles copies of Bold Action Student Books page… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Children’s Message for All Ages: God Gives Us Peace 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, and God will… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 6 mins Ages and Stages: Lessons for Grandparents’ Day Use these wonderful Bible activities to build relationships and engage seniors with children in your ministry. These lessons are a perfect way to celebrate Grandparents’ Day! Grandparents’ Day Lessons for… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fall Game for All Ages: Harvest Relay In this high-energy fall game, kids “harvest” fruit and vegetables as they consider the fruit Jesus wants us to grow. Scripture: John 15:16; Ephesians 5:9 Supplies: tough-skinned fruits and/or vegetables… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 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 6 Fantastic Fall Craft Ideas for All Ages As the air becomes cool and crisp and the leaves begin to change into a variety of beautiful colors, you can use these six fantastic fall craft ideas to settle… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Age Level Read in 2 mins 4 Fall Festival Games for Your Children’s Ministry These “everyone-wins” games and activities are perfect for a church fall festival. As children play together, they’ll discover new things about one another—and they’ll have a blast! You’ll build unity… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins Bible Lesson: We Show Kindness by Encouraging Each Other In this Bible lesson for all ages, kids explore Genesis 37 as they discover what it means to show kindness by encouraging others. Joseph’s father gave him a beautiful coat… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Back-to-School Intergenerational Children’s Message As kids prepare to go back-to-school, use this fun children’s message to help kids transition back into a school-year mentality. Theme: Back-to-School Bible Verses: Proverbs 1:5 Time: 8-10 minutes Preparation:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 8 mins 15 A+ Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry: These 15 A+ ideas will keep your kids from “checking out” at church! Yellow school buses. Crisp backpacks. The smell of new school supplies. The… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 1. What’s My Career? You’ll need: adhesive… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 5 mins 3 No-Fail, Super Fun, Befriending Games for Kids Having friends at church is important to kids! Kids are more likely to enjoy going to church when they are known, befriended, and having a blast. So as you start… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Craft: Praise Pinwheels In this preteen craft, kids make fun conversation starters as a way to tell others about Jesus. Preteen Craft: Praise Pinwheels Supplies: construction paper scissors straight pins beads pencils Give… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 5 mins 8 Ideas to Encourage Kids to Share God’s Love at School We’ve compiled these super-smart ideas for you to help kids show Jesus’ love throughout the school year. Crisp paper fills shiny new notebooks. Erasers are still bright pink, and pencils… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 4 mins Preteen Lesson: Do Miracles Happen Today Like in the Bible? Today’s preteens have nearly seen it all—whether it’s unnerving news reports, violent video games, outrageous reality TV, special effects, or superpowers. If you ask kids, they’ll easily offer reports of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary and Preteen Game: Tangled in Friendship In this game, preteens will learn names, get to know friends better, and discuss friendship while linking themselves together with yarn. This low-energy game allows for preteens to get to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Quick, Easy, No-Prep Game: 3 Big Breaths In this quick, easy, no-prep game, kids explore how Jesus calms our fears as they react to “scary” scenarios. This game helps kids explore Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:16-21… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Highly Effective Preteen Teaching Tip: Distract and Discuss An effective way to get preteens to open up is to distract them. While their hands are busy, it’s amazing how much their minds and mouths open up. Try any… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins Psalm 23 Bible Lesson: God Renews Our Strength Kids explore a verse from Psalm 23 and find out what it means for God to renew our strength. Scripture: Psalm 23:3a Feeling Tired You’ll need: Bible pitcher of water… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
