Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Game: Christmas Bingo Christmas Bingo is a fun game designed to spread a little Christmas cheer to kids who are not yet ready to read. For this fun Christmas bingo game, create nine… 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 1 min 3 Last-Minute Christmas Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry You need these three last-minute Christmas ideas since Christmas is finally here! With so many things going on, you might still be preparing your Christmas services or looking for one… 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
Bible Lessons Read in 5 mins Christmas Sunday School Lesson: Jesus Is Born Use this Christmas Sunday school lesson: Jesus Is Born to celebrate Jesus’ birth with kids. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith. Christmas Sunday… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Christmas Outreach: Stocking Care Kits This is a great way to reach out to children: Christmas Outreach: Stocking Care Kits. You’ll Need: assorted colors of felt scissors hot glue a glue gun craft glue puffy… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Simple Family Devotion: Jesus’ Birth and Five Golden Stars Use this simple family devotion, Five Golden Stars, to equip the parents in your church to lead their family in celebrating Jesus’ birth. Family Devotion: Five Golden Stars First, get… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min Free Friends With God Christmas Story Sample and Video God has chosen you to help children form a lifelong relationship with Jesus. You’ve got one of the most important and meaningful responsibilities in the world. Introducing them to God’s… 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
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 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 4 mins 5 Festive Last-Minute Christmas Games (No Supplies Needed!) Christmas is a beautiful time to reflect on the birth of our Savior. But let’s face it: Sometimes things can be hectic and unpredictable—especially in ministry. You need some easy-to-use… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary Christmas Devotion: Eyes on Jesus Kids search for a partner as they experience how the wise men searched for Jesus. Scripture: Matthew 2:8-12 You’ll need: Bible Lock Eyes With Each Other Have kids stand in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Family Christmas Activity: Nativity Kit Families often build gingerbread houses at Christmastime. But have they ever created a tasty nativity scene? Lead this experience with families to help them better understand why Jesus is the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Helpful Tips for Preparing Preschoolers for Christmas A preschooler’s senses heighten as he or she experiences the sacred and secular activities of Christmas. Church leaders and parents often struggle to balance the magic of commercialism with the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min 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 activity page (1… 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 Christmas Object Lesson: Jesus, the Light of the World, Is Born In this object lesson, kids will show love with their eyes closed as they learn about Jesus, the light of the world. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Try Without Light Say: Jesus… 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 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Meaningful Family Service Project: Christmas Mitten Angels Making these Christmas Mitten Angels is a wonderful service opportunity for families in your church to show Jesus’ love this Christmas. You’ll need: 1 1/2-inch foam balls 12-inch squares of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email