With this Thanksgiving service idea: Love Challenge, kids discover various ways they can show love to others.
Scripture: “Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to…
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.
Give Thanks
You’ll Need:
foam…
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—and busy!…
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
You’ll Need:
yellow, orange, red,…
Use this fun, indoor game to encourage your elementary and preteen classes to rejoice in the Lord. This is a perfect game to use around Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Game: Rejoice Race…
Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of togetherness and gratefulness. So consider hosting an informal “Thanksgathering” with families at your church. Here’s how!
How to Host a “Thanksgathering”
Ask…
The holidays are a perfect time to serve your community. This simple family service project will help provide boxes of meals for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Family Service Project: Thanksgiving and…
Preschoolers have a lot 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…
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…
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Ah, fall. It’s such an invigorating time of the year with the beauty of fall colors, the cooler weather, and the anticipation of the holidays. Just…
God gave Jesus at Christmas because of love! And because we love you, here are over 100 Christmas ideas for children’s ministry! Enjoy!
9 Children’s Message Ideas for Christmas
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Use this children’s message about thankfulness called Cornucopia of Thanks in a big church setting or any class lesson.
You’ll Need:
Bible (1 Chronicles 16:8, 12)
cornucopia or basket
apple…
Looking for fun family Christmas ideas for families in your church? Here are five of our favorite family Christmas activities that keep Jesus at the center of the holiday season.…
Let’s face it. A children’s ministry leader counts a lot of blessings…and faces a lot of challenges. Perhaps, you’re having a hard time finding things to be thankful for this…
It’s that time of year when food banks need more supplies for those in need, especially Thanksgiving meal supplies. Food drives are an easy and impactful way to involve your…
In this Thanksgiving-themed game, Happy Harvesters, you’ll remind kids to give thanks for all that God has given them.
What You’ll Need
toy fruits and/or vegetables (1 for every 2…
One mom reveals what families dealing with the death of a baby need from you and your ministry.
In April of 2016, my husband, Josh, and I were thrilled to…
Learning activities like fingerplays and songs are a fun and engaging way to introduce Jesus’ love to toddlers and infants in your nursery. Use this fingerplay message, song, and craft…
The fall season often means full calendars, fast-moving schedules, and a whirlwind of emotions—especially for families in your ministry.
This fall, bless families with more than events—bless them with:
Support…
As a new year approaches, these seven prayer stations are a great way to invite families to pray for their community and thank God for all his blessings.
Prayer Station…
Use these 10 ways to fill your ministry with prayer—just as the disciples asked Jesus when he taught them the Lord’s Prayer: “Teach us to pray.”
“God is great, God…
