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
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Preschool Christmas Coloring Page: Visitors Worship Jesus This preschool Christmas coloring page will help young kids worship Jesus as they create their own Christmas scene. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 You’ll need: Bible crayons safety scissors glue star stickers… 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thank You God: Thanksgiving Songs for Preschoolers Preschoolers have lots to be thankful for! Help your young friends say, “Thank you, God” with these catchy songs. I Am Thankful Scripture: Psalm 107:8-9 Sing to the tune of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Game: Thanksgiving Bingo + Free Download! Want to help kids show gratitude? Use this fun Thanksgiving Bingo game to spark a discussion with kids on the topic of thankfulness. You’ll need: paper pencils scissors a bowl… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Advent Wreath Devotions for Families Use these Advent Wreath Devotions for families. Simply email or mail these messages to families weekly. What You’ll Need email or mailing addresses for your families What You’ll Do Help… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 Christmas this year and nothing falls out, don’t despair. Try any of these Christmas Activities for Kids: Countdown to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Family Ministry Thanksgiving Idea: Tree of Thanks Use this Thanksgiving Idea: Tree of Thanks with families or kids in your ministry. You’ll need: 1 dry branch (at least 2 ft. high) 1 quart size mason jar smooth… 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 1 min 4 Free Printables for Thanksgiving! Need some ways to say thank you to friends, volunteers, and family members? Check out these 4 free Thanksgiving printables to use at home or in your children’s ministry. Printable… 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
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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Bible Snack: Mini Pumpkin Pies For a tasty way to celebrate the holidays this year, try this Thanksgiving Bible snack! Have your kids make mini-pumpkin pies as they study Psalm 118:28-29. You’ll need: premade custard… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Craft: Pennant Pockets With this Thanksgiving craft, kids raise a victory banner to thank God for what he has done. You’ll need: Bible (Exodus 17:8-15) felt pennants (assorted colors) hole punch wooden beads… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Ideas Read in 1 min Give Families a Grateful Plateful at Thanksgiving Use this idea to put kids in charge of the Thanksgiving table! Expressing gratitude at the family Thanksgiving meal usually begins (and ends) like this: “Let’s go around and say… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Church Thanksgiving Celebration: Kid-Made Table Dressings Your kids can make a valuable contribution to your church Thanksgiving celebration by preparing Thanksgiving Table Dressings three weeks in advance. Church Thanksgiving Celebration: Kid-Made Table Dressings Three Weeks from… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins Thanksgiving Ideas: 6 Great Service Project Ideas to Inspire Grateful Kids Check out these six great Thanksgiving service project ideas that teach kids to give back to their peers, families, and community. What children’s minister isn’t looking for an ultra-fun service… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min High-Energy Elementary Game for All Saints’ Day In this game, kids use their noses to carry cotton balls across a line. This is a great experience to include for All Saints’ Day! Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 You’ll need:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Snacks Read in 3 mins Non-Tricky Treats: Allergy-Friendly Goodies for Children’s Ministry Wondering about food allergies as you purchase candy for children’s ministry events? We’re here to help! Consider these online resources when gathering allergy-friendly treats to serve kids at your church.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Cornucopia Blessings Craft for Your Nursery Help little ones in your church nursery explore gratitude this Thanksgiving with this cornucopia blessings craft. It’s the perfect craft to add to your Thanksgiving lesson. You’ll need: a paper… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
