This creative object lesson helps kids understand the importance of recognizing and using the gifts that are the Fruit of the Spirit. You’ll need: Bibles newsprint tape markers index cards…
Lift the lid on the box of kids’ true identity as children God loves and treasures and have them create a self-portrait to remember this lesson. You’ll need: a box…
Kids can make these living Easter baskets to carry treats and to serve as a reminder that God always cares for us. You’ll need: 1/2-gallon cardboard milk cartons, poster board,…
Kids will have a blast making this Easter Snack Pot. It’s an edible reminder of the new hope we received on Easter morning when Christ rose from the grave. For…
This easy elementary Easter craft, Pompom Baby Chicks, is a great way for kids to recycle the plastic eggs they’ve just collected. As an added bonus, you can use this…
Preteens will love playing these cool games as they learn about being trustworthy messengers of God’s Word. Icy Game: Preteen Snow Sculptures Form groups of five and have preteens build…
With these 3 free Christmas gift box templates from Children’s Ministry Magazine, kids will love making the box as much as the gift that goes inside! (These were created by…
Use this elementary children’s message: From the Heart with children ages 6 to 9. It’s based on Romans 8:38-39. You’ll need: Bibles paper markers scissors plastic straws or pencils tape…
Kids will have a blast making their very own gift wrap paper to use or share with others. Age Level: 6 to 12 You’ll need: White butcher paper, paper, Styrofoam…
Bring light into other kids’ lives with a toy and game drive sponsored by your ministry. It’s much simpler than you think! Children’s Ministry Service Project Idea: Toy and Game…
Use this Family Activity: Celebrating Christmas Around the World to learn about and pray for others around the world with your family. You’ll need: green paint blue paint paintbrushes Celebrating…
This elementary Bible craft has kids build their own sailboats as they learn about the story of Paul’s voyage in Acts 27. For each child, you’ll need: glue a plastic-foam…
A puppet ministry is a great way to teach children basic Christian values. Children often listen and respond better to characters than they do to teachers. But as you might…
Discover these 3 effective ministry outreaches that reach urban children, families, and ex-inmates Where is Jesus? He is with the neediest of all of us—and he invites us to minister…
Dreaming, risk-taking, and diligence. Here’s what you can learn from the man who pioneered family entertainment experiences with passion and purpose — Walt Disney. A few weeks ago I revisited…
Easter focuses on the truth that Jesus Covered Our Sins so use this amazing experience to help kids—and adults—understand that. Children’s and Preteen Message: Jesus Covered Our Sins Construct a…
Your kids will enjoy making and eating these palm branch cookies. Pair this delicious snack with your Palm Sunday celebrations. To make the palm branch dough, you’ll need: 1/3 cup…
Avoid any Promotion Day blues this year in your Sunday school. Each year when Promotion Sunday rolls around, churches have kids who look forward to moving up to another class.…
This high energy elementary Bible game, Avalanche, will teach to work together to achieve a common goal. High Energy Elementary Bible Game: Avalanche If you have a big class, form…
Looking for VBS mission partnership ideas that’ll capture your kids’ hearts, imaginations, and giving? Here are six steps to follow. Traditionally, churches have partnered with their denominational mission agencies for…
Here’s a great water game for a hot summer’s day. It’ll cool off the kids in your children’s ministry and get a lot of laughs in the process. You’ll need:…
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