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 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fabulous Fall Craft Ideas for Children’s Ministry Autumn is in the air! So get out the glue and roll up your sleeves. It’s time to create fall crafts and have bushels of fun! Fall is the perfect… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fall Game for All Ages: Harvest Relay In this high-energy fall game, kids “harvest” fruit and vegetables as they consider the fruit Jesus wants us to grow. Scripture: John 15:16; Ephesians 5:9 Supplies: tough-skinned fruits and/or vegetables… 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Snack for Preschoolers: Upside-Down Pumpkin Pies As the perfect addition for lessons about harvest or Thanksgiving, kids will enjoy making upside-down pumpkin pies for their Thanksgiving snack. Thanksgiving Snack: Upside-Down Pumpkin Pies Supplies: newspaper 8-oz paper… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Bible Game: Give Thanks This Thanksgiving Bible Game is Hot Potato with a twist! Give Thanks is a great Bible game to play with kids at Thanksgiving — or any time. Have kids sit… 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Devotion for Kids: Thank-full In this Thanksgiving devotion, kids will learn to live lives bursting with thankfulness. Scripture: Ephesians 5:20 You’ll need: Bible large balloon for every child balloon pump Warning! To avoid choking… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Message: Cornucopia of Thanks Use this children’s message: Cornucopia of Thanks in a big church setting or any class lesson. Message Preparation Theme: Thankfulness Text: 1 Chronicles 16:8, 12 Put a number of items… 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 Children’s Ministry Thanksgiving Decorating Idea: Grateful Graffiti Use this decorating idea: Grateful Graffiti in your hallway with kids’ and parents’ expressions of thanks this Thanksgiving. Children’s Ministry Thanksgiving Decorating Idea: Grateful Graffiti To make your grateful graffiti… 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Family Activity: Wall of Thankfulness Your church family will celebrate God’s blessings this Thanksgiving with this special Wall of Thankfulness craft, created especially by children. Thanksgiving Family Activity: Wall of Thankfulness You’ll need: instant, digital… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Thanksgiving Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Outreach: Wall of Thanks In this Thanksgiving outreach idea, kids will give thanks as they point out what God does for all of us. You’ll need: Bible (1 Chronicles 16:8) roll of butcher paper… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Craft for All Ages: Gifts From Above In this Thanksgiving craft, kids direct their thanks to God as they consider his good and perfect gifts. Scripture: James 1:17 You’ll need: Bible full 8-ounce bottles of water (1… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email