Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Snack: Apple Turkeys Looking for a delicious Thanksgiving snack that is a little less labor-intensive than an entire Thanksgiving day feast? Kids are sure to gobble up these apple turkeys! Caution: As always,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min 10 Thanksgiving Ideas for Sunday School Enjoy these 10 Thanksgiving ideas for Sunday school. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith. It’s the time of year to give thanks to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Ministry Christmas Craft: Potpourri Ornaments Teach kids to how to reach those around them, including their families, by living the faith that is presented in this craft-based Bible lesson, Potpourri Ornaments. You’ll need: wooden craft… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 10 mins 5 Weeks to Celebrate Jesus at Christmas (With Take-Home Ideas!) 5 weeks to celebrate Jesus’ gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love with children at Christmas. Department store Santas, holiday toy ads, and school musicals depicting snowmen and wintry weather—the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Christmas Craft: Dough Bead Jewelry Use time in your ministry to have children create Christmas gifts for their loved ones using this creative dough bead recipe. You’ll Need: baking soda cornstarch food coloring access to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Printable Thanksgiving Dinner Utensil Holder Use this free printable Thanksgiving utensil holder at a Thanksgiving celebration with families. Free Printable: Thanksgiving Dinner Utensil Holder We’ve created a festive Thanksgiving utensil holder that adds a special… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Game: Thanksgiving Bingo + Free Download! Want to help kids show gratitude? Use this fun Thanksgiving Bingo game to spark a discussion with kids on the topic of thankfulness. You’ll need: paper pencils scissors a bowl… 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 1 min Church Nursery: Bible Babies This fun Bible Babies song activity is a great way to show infants in your church nursery how much God loves every baby. Church Nursery: Bible Babies You’ll Need: pictures… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Christmas Game: Sheep Shuffle In this Christmas game, children experience what it’s like to be a shepherd and connect to Jesus as the good shepherd. You’ll need: paper plates balloons upbeat music Christmas Game:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Craft for All Ages: Gifts From Above In this Thanksgiving craft, kids direct their thanks to God as they consider his good and perfect gifts. Scripture: James 1:17 You’ll need: Bible full 8-ounce bottles of water (1… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins 3 Quick and Simple Thanksgiving Activities Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so use these three quick Thanksgiving activities to bring a sense of gratitude to your children’s ministry. 3 Quick and Simple Thanksgiving Activities Activity… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Preteen Children’s Ministry Devotion: Is It Really True? This simple preteen devotion will help students in fifth and sixth grade better understand that God is the ultimate source of truth. You’ll need: 2 bowls plastic spoons salt Preteen… 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 (about 2 feet long) 1 quart size mason jar smooth… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Service Idea: Love Challenge With this Thanksgiving service idea: Love Challenge, kids discover various ways they can show love to others. Scripture: “Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Christmas Activity: Bible Story Triptych Learn how to make a Bible story triptych with kids. A Bible story triptych is a three-paneled piece of art—the style has been used for centuries by religious painters. The… 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 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
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Children’s Ministry Teacher Tip: Simplifying Craft Preparation This quick tip will help you simplify your ministry craft preparation. Our classes are full; we have 280 children attending. Since there are 15 to 20 children in each class,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Message: Cornucopia of Thanks Use this children’s message about thankfulness called Cornucopia of Thanks in a big church setting or any class lesson. You’ll Need: Bible (1 Chronicles 16:8, 12) cornucopia or basket apple… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 5 mins Christmas Activities for Kids: Countdown to Christmas If you shake your Christmas stocking for new ideas to celebrate Jesus this year and nothing falls out, don’t despair. Try any of these Christmas Activities for Kids: Countdown to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email