Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Message: Does God Give Us Christmas Presents? Use this children’s message: Does God Give Us Christmas Presents? to help children understand the real reason we celebrate Christmas. Theme: God gave us his Son, Jesus. This is the… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team Here’s a simple nativity affirmation you can share to bless your volunteers during Christmas parties or training times. Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team Explain that your group is… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 10 mins 5 Weeks to Celebrate Jesus at Christmas (With Take-Home Ideas!) 5 weeks to celebrate Jesus’ gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love with children at Christmas. Department store Santas, holiday toy ads, and school musicals depicting snowmen and wintry weather—the… Read More
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
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Helpful Tips for Preparing Preschoolers for Christmas A preschooler’s senses heighten while experiencing the sacred and secular activities of Christmas. Church leaders and parents often struggle to balance the magic of commercialism with the birth of Jesus.… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
