Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Christmas Bible Game: Snowball Wreath Toss Kids will enjoy this challenging Bible game: Snowball Wreath Toss to prepare them for the fun and joy of the holiday season. Set Up You’ll need: green pool noodles or… 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 Preteen Object Lesson: God Does the Impossible In this object lesson, kids will press balloons onto thumbtacks while they learn how God does the impossible. Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25 You’ll need: 20 flathead thumbtacks one 3×5… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min 5 Tips for Working With Divorced Families Over Christmas If you lead a children’s ministry, check out these five tips for working with divorced families over Christmas. If you work with family ministry, chances are you have kids in… 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
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team Here’s a simple nativity affirmation for your volunteers during Christmas parties or training times. Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team Explain that your group is going to step into… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Preschool Sunday School Christmas Lesson: Celebrating Jesus’ Birthday Use this Preschool Sunday School Lesson, Celebrating Jesus’ Birthday, to help children celebrate Jesus’ birthday in a fun and memorable way. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 5 Christmas Games for Your Children’s Ministry Check out these 5 Christmas Games for your ministry so kids can have a blast celebrating Jesus’ birth. We found some great games for kids of all ages that not… 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 Christmas or New Year’s Object Lesson on Forgiveness Use this creative object lesson on forgiveness in your children’s ministry for the New Year. Truth: When we pray for forgiveness, God cleanses our hearts. You’ll need: colored glass ball… 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Christmas Bible Game: Camel Run Use this “Camel Run” preschool Bible game to help kids explore the story of the Wise Men who visited Jesus based on Matthew 2:1-12. Preschool Christmas Bible Game: Camel Run… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 3 Christmastime Activities for Your Nursery Classroom Looking for new Christmastime nursery activity ideas? Here are three new ideas for your children’s ministry. My Christmastime Baby Book Make a baby book for Christmas to show little ones… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 8 mins Family Stressors This Christmas: What You Need to Know For some families in our churches and communities, Christmas isn’t quite as merry as we may assume. The holidays can cause additional stress for children whose parents are divorced, whose… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Snack: Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies (With Tutorial Video!) The children in your class or at home will love making — and eating — these Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies. You’ll need: chocolate-covered Oreo cookies chocolate frosting Nestle Jingles candy chocolate… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Christmas Snack for Children’s Ministry: First Christmas Morning Mix Kids experience the Christmas story while enjoying this Christmas snack. You’re not supposed to talk with your mouth full, but nobody said your food can’t talk for itself! In this… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 4 Handmade Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Gifts Use these 4 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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Church Christmas Activity: Instant Christmas Pageant During your morning worship service on the Sunday immediately before Christmas, lead your church in this instant Christmas pageant. Instant Christmas Pageant Say: Today is a very special day in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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
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
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 a karaoke machine Carol-oke: The Best Christmas-Cheer-Spreading Idea… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
