Uncategorized Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Snack: Mini Thanksgiving In this Thanksgiving snack activity, kids learn how they can show thankfulness by giving back to God. You’ll need: Bible (Psalm 136:1-2) paper plates rolled-up sandwich turkey slices Ritz crackers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 4 Handmade Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Gifts Use these four creative, handmade gift ideas to show appreciation for your volunteers this Christmas. Looking for a great way to tell your volunteers just how much you appreciate them… 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
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
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
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 8 Ways to Build a Powerful Children’s Ministry by Christmas Do you want to make this your best ministry season ever? Here’s how! 8 Ways to Build a Powerful Children’s Ministry by Christmas 1. Prayer There is power in prayer.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins Thanksgiving Ideas: 6 Great Service Project Ideas to Inspire Grateful Kids Check out these six great Thanksgiving service project ideas that teach kids to give back to their peers, families, and community. What children’s minister isn’t looking for an ultra-fun service… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 9 mins Nontraditional Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Christmas Celebrations Consider these nontraditional versions on the standard children’s ministry Christmas play. They can provide a big payoff, with less preparation (and stress!) than ever before. Through the stories of the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Carol-oke: The Best Christmas-Cheer-Spreading Idea for Families Carol-oke is a fun Christmas idea that allows the whole family to participate in spreading Christmas cheer! You’ll need: Christmas carol CDs or other media a karaoke machine Carol-oke: The… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Bible Snack: Mini Pumpkin Pies For a tasty way to celebrate the holidays this year, try this Thanksgiving Bible snack! Have your kids make mini-pumpkin pies as they study Psalm 118:28-29. You’ll need: premade custard… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min How to Give Elf on the Shelf Ideas More Meaning Love the Elf on the Shelf? Want to make this fun Christmastime trend a little more meaningful? Here are ideas you can use to adapt this popular idea for your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Christmas Musical Tryouts: Terrific or Terrible? Are Christmas musical tryouts terrific or terrible? Should you hold tryouts for your kids Christmas production? Perspective #1: The Trouble With Tryouts Competition is a fact of life, but should… 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 Thanksgiving Parade Activity for Preschoolers A Thanksgiving parade is a fun tradition you can use to create your ministry’s own Thanksgiving tradition within the walls of your Sunday school classroom! This parade activity is sure… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Game: Rejoice Race Use this fun, indoor game to encourage your elementary and preteen classes to rejoice in the Lord. This is a perfect game to use around Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Game: Rejoice Race… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins 5 Merry Christmas Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Our elves have been hard at work to help you pull off a bright and cheery Christmas season with these 5 Merry Christmas Ideas! To me, Christmas is the most… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
