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 Lessons Read in 1 min Preteen and Elementary 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 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 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Delightfully Simple Christmas Crafts Kids Will Love Are super simple, kid-approved Christmas crafts on your Christmas wish list? If so, we have ideas for you! These simple Christmas crafts, taken from Simply Loved Holiday Year 2 Pre-K… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 25 Ideas to Write on Your Advent Countdown to Christmas Chain This Advent Countdown to Christmas Chain is a great way to help kids show love for their families and grow closer to God as they count down to Christmas. Download… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Family Ministry Thanksgiving Idea: Tree of Thanks Use this fun Thanksgiving Idea: Tree of Thanks with families or kids in your ministry. You’ll need: 1 dry branch (at least 2 feet high) 1 quart size mason jar… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 3 Free Printables for Thanksgiving! Need some ways to say thank you to friends, volunteers, and family members? Check out these 3 free Thanksgiving printables to use at home or in your children’s ministry. Printable… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Craft: Pennant Pockets With this Thanksgiving craft, kids raise a victory banner to thank God for what he has done. You’ll need: Bible (Exodus 17:8-15) felt pennants (assorted colors) hole punch wooden beads… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Ideas Read in 2 mins Give Families a Grateful Plateful at Thanksgiving Use this idea to put kids in charge of the Thanksgiving table! Expressing gratitude at the family Thanksgiving meal usually begins (and ends) like this: “Let’s go around and say… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Church Thanksgiving Celebration: Kid-Made Table Dressings Your kids can make a valuable contribution to your church Thanksgiving celebration by preparing Thanksgiving Table Dressings three weeks in advance. Church Thanksgiving Celebration: Kid-Made Table Dressings Three Weeks from… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Non-Toxic Playdough Recipe for Children’s Ministry Crafts Make your own non-toxic playdough with this simple recipe that will be great for children’s crafts, playtime, and more. Simply follow the directions in this recipe and create an incredible… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Preschool Craft: Waving in the Wind The beauty of God’s creation is visible all around us. Use these creative windsocks to teach preschoolers the importance of taking time to admire his creation, like the wind. You’ll… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 1 min Elementary Craft: Simple Homemade Friendship Wristbands Have elementary children make their own friendship wristbands, including personalized beads! Use these wristbands as a reminder to pray for one another! You’ll need: medium-sized, round wooden beads fine-tipped markers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Craft: Jesus Forgives Us In making this craft, preschoolers discover God’s love as they explore how Jesus forgives us and erases our sin. Scripture: John 8:1-11 Supplies: “Jesus Forgives Board” handout (1 copy per… 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 Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Bible Craft: Faith Like a Seed This preschool Bible craft, Faith Like a Seed, is a great way to teach children ages 3 to 6 about how Jesus can do big things through even a little… 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 Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Coloring Page: Jesus Feeds People Preschoolers color as they hear about Jesus feeding five thousand people. This fun activity will help them discover that Jesus cares about us! Scripture: John 6:1-14 Bible Background for the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email