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 are taken from Simply Loved Holiday Year 2… 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 Bethlehem 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Welcome Gift: Holiday Mugs for Christmas Church Visitors Churches see an increase in attendance around Christmastime. Extend a little holiday cheer to Christmas church visitors with this creative Holiday Mugs gift from kids in your children’s ministry. You’ll… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 8 Awesome Christmas Tree Ornaments to Make With Kids Does your church like to help kids make Christmas tree ornaments each year? If so, we’ve got ideas for you! Check out these eight awesome ornaments we found on Pinterest.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Family Christmas Craft: Christmas Stars Looking for a simple—yet meaningful—way to decorate your sanctuary for Christmas? Using this Christmas stars family craft is a great idea to help you create a Christmas season to remember.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 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 (try this kid-friendly… 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 Preschool + Elementary Christmas Activity: Gingerbread Crèche This is a great activity for preschoolers and elementary-aged kids to do as part of a Christmas celebration. A crèche is a display of the Nativity where Jesus was born.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins 8 Christmas Crafts From Around the World Take your kids on a celebration of Christmas around the world with these nine amazing crafts from different countries. The gift of Christ is for everyone—everywhere. And on Christmas Day… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Christmas Craft: J Is for Jesus Ornament Create this cute Jesus ornament for yourself or with a Sunday school class. This sweet ornament features baby Jesus and a candy cane. You’ll need: yellow yarn thin green ribbon… 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 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 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 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 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 Cornucopia Blessings Craft for Your Nursery Help little ones in your church nursery explore gratitude this Thanksgiving with this cornucopia blessings craft. It’s the perfect craft to add to your Thanksgiving lesson. You’ll need: a paper… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email