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
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 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 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
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 5 Christmas Service Ideas Kids (and Their Families!) Can Do One of the most treasured gifts you can give another person is a joyous memory. So this holiday season, we’re giving you five memory-making Christmas service activities that children and… 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
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Deck the Halls: 10 DIY Christmas Decorations for Children’s Ministry What happens when you combine Christmas, a VBS decorator, and children’s ministry spaces? You get 10 amazingly creative, over-the-top, and super affordable Christmas decorations to delight kids of all ages.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Fa la la la la! FREE Children’s Messages Based on Christmas Carols These festive children’s messages that are based on traditional Christmas carols will help kids of all ages repeat the sounding joy and celebrate Jesus’ birth. Share them with kids in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Free Family Advent Calendar Activity for Families Advent is a season of expectation—we’re eagerly waiting to celebrate Jesus’ birth! This year, give families a simple, doable resource to help them anticipate and honor Jesus, and receive the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Easy-to-Implement Tips to Thrive During the Holiday Season Avoid burnout and use these seven tips to thrive during the holiday season! This time of year opens up more opportunities for you to minister to first-time or occasional guests… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 20 Thanksgiving and Christmas Family Night Ideas Use these 20 Christmas and Thanksgiving Family Night Ideas to slow down the craziness of this time of year and focus on God. ‘Tis the season to be jolly —… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Activity: Christmas Census Questions In children’s ministry, we often talk about the birth of Jesus. But we might overlook the idea of a census. These Christmas Census Questions help your family better understand the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Nursery Craft: Baby and Toddler Keepsakes for Christmas Parents never tire of seeing their child’s picture, and they’ll love to receive these Christmastime photo keepsakes. Use these Baby Keepsakes for Christmas in your church nursery. Nursery Craft: Baby… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Waiting for Christmas Use this preteen Sunday school lesson for kids to teach them about how people were eagerly awaiting for the birth of Jesus and how we wait for Jesus today. Find … 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 “Mary and Joseph… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Preschool Christmas Coloring Creation Page: Jesus Gives Hope Help preschoolers discover how Jesus gives hope as they color a Christmas Coloring Creation page and explore the best Christmas gift ever—Jesus! A Gift of Love You’ll need: Bible Hold… 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
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