Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 9 mins 9 Indoor and Outdoor Easter Games + 4 Bonus Snacks Welcome guests and your church family with these wild and fun Easter games. They’ll make great companions for your Bible lessons and activities from Palm Sunday through Jesus’ resurrection. With… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary + Preteen Easter Children’s Message: God Is All-Powerful Use this Easter children’s message, God Is All-Powerful, to help kids get to know Jesus at Easter. On Easter we celebrate Jesus’ defeat of death. He’s alive and will live… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Game: Easter Ice Breaker Since church attendance tends to be higher than normal on Easter Sunday, help children get acquainted with one another by playing this Easter ice breaker. You’ll need: small sticky notes… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Easter Bible Craft: Easter Memory Magnets Preteens can make these Easter memory magnets as a reminder of the miracle that happened that day. You’ll need: cardboard scissors pebbles glue clothespins paper pens self-adhesive magnetic strips Preteen… Read More
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
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Romans Road Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Jesus and Me Use this preteen Sunday school lesson, Jesus and Me, to help kids grow closer to Jesus. And explore more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith!… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Easter Craft: Easter Egg Piñata Want a fun Easter craft for your kidmin preteens? If you’re OK with things getting messy, try this papier-mâché Easter egg piñata. Papier-mâché is an involved craft for children, but… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Object Lesson: How to Talk to Kids About Body Image Show kids that who they are—not what they look like—is what really counts. In this fun and engaging activity, kids learn to love who God created them to be. Children… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Children’s Ministry Activities Perfect for Preteens Use these three children’s ministry activities designed specifically for preteens to help teach about the impact Jesus has on our lives. 3 Children’s Ministry Activities Perfect for Preteens 1. No… Read More
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: Read Psalm 36:5-9. You’ll need: Bible (use a kid-friendly one like this Hands-On Bible)… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Preteen Sunday School Lesson: God’s Loving Guidelines Use this Valentine’s Day preteen Sunday school lesson to help kids learn about God’s loving guidelines. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith. 1.… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 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 (try this kid-friendly version!)… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 5 mins Preteen Valentine’s Day Bible Lesson: We Love Each Other as God Loves Us On Valentine’s Day, preteens absorb a lot of messages about what love is. Movies and television show them one type of love. And the local grocery store—full of giant stuffed… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Kids’ Bible Craft: Jesus Heals a Blind Man In this craft, kids will use googly eyes to make Braille cards as they learn about one of Jesus’ miracles (healing a man who was blind). Prepare for the Activity… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Sunday School Lesson: David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17) Use this Preteen Sunday School Lesson about David and Goliath to help kids learn to honor God in their victories. Elementary and Preteen Sunday School Lesson: David and Goliath Play… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Preteen Object Lesson: The Man Who Was Paralyzed It takes intention and teamwork to reach a community with Jesus’ love. This unique object lesson helps preteens recognize the importance of working together. Have kids practice their cooperation skills… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Free Bible Activity: God Wants Us to Be Kind to Others Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit. In this Bible activity, kids practice being kind and pray for a special person in their lives. Bible point: God wants us to… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Children’s Message: Compassion Counts This Compassion Counts children’s message is good to use with kids of all ages to teach them that to be compassionate, we must set aside our own concerns. Scripture: Luke… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins 10 Science Experiments for Children’s Ministry Here are 10 wonder-filled, hands-on science experiments for children’s ministry to illuminate God’s powerful presence in kids’ lives. Faith and science have a lot in common. Both can be messy,… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Ministry Craft: God’s Plan Vases Use this elementary and preteen ministry craft so children can create a visual reminder that God has a plan for their lives. You’ll need to collect clear glass bottles of… Read More
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 (try this preteen-friendly version!) copies of Bold… Read More
