Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Christmas Bible Snack: Edible Manger Scene This Christmas, give children in your ministry a multi-sensory experience of Christ’s nativity by building this edible manger scene. You’ll need: Graham crackers, animal crackers, Elfwiches, shredded wheat biscuits, chocolate… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool + Elementary Christmas Activity: Gingerbread Crèche This is a great activity for preschoolers and elementary-aged kids to do as part of a Christmas celebration. A crèche is a display of the Nativity where Jesus was born.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Bible Snack: Christmas Stars (Matthew 2:10-11) You’ll love making this Bible Snack: Christmas Stars with kids that involves no baking! You’ll need: five gingersnap cookies, a resealable plastic sandwich bag, a teaspoon, corn syrup, creamy peanut… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Message: Christmas Candy Cane Story Use this Christmas children’s sermon: Christmas Candy Cane Story in big church or your Sunday school class at Christmastime. Christmas Message: Christmas Candy Cane Story You’ll need: two red-and-white candy… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min Christmas Sunday School Lesson: What Makes Jesus Happy Kids will enjoy this Christmas Sunday School Lesson: What Makes Jesus Happy—from Children’s Ministry Magazine. 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 Children’s Message: God Loves You Use this quick elementary children’s message: God Loves You during the Christmas season or any time of the year to remind kids of God’s love for them. Theme: God is… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 9 mins Nontraditional Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Christmas Play These nontraditional versions on the standard children’s ministry Christmas play will have a big payoff, with less preparation (and stress!) than ever before. Through the stories of the Old Testament… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Christmas Message: Light of the World A great children’s message that’ll teach kids that the Light of the World can be the light of their life…especially when they are afraid of the dark. You’ll need: a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Family Christmas Craft: Christmas Stars Looking for a simple—yet meaningful—way to decorate your sanctuary for Christmas? Using this Family Craft: Christmas Stars is a great idea to help you create a Christmas season to remember.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Craft: Especially for Me Gift Bags Kids will love making these personalized “Especially For Me” gift bags to use as they collect tasty goodies this Christmas. Age Level: 6 to 12 For each child, you’ll need:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 3 Free Christmas Gift Box Templates With these 3 free Christmas gift box templates from Children’s Ministry Magazine, kids will love making the box as much as the gift that goes inside! (These were created by… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Christmas Activity: Homemade Gift Wrap Kids will have a blast making their very own gift wrap paper to use or share with others. Age Level: 6 to 12 You’ll need: White butcher paper, paper, Styrofoam… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Activity: Celebrating Christmas Around the World Use this Family Activity: Celebrating Christmas Around the World to learn about and pray for others around the world with your family. You’ll need: green paint blue paint paintbrushes Celebrating… 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? The Trouble With Tryouts Competition is a fact of life, but should there be… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email