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Children’s Ministry: Here’s Why What You Do Matters

Dear children’s ministry leader: This holiday season, know that the kids and families you serve are thankful for you! You make an eternal difference in kids’ lives. So thank you! …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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38 Smile-Inducing Ways to Say “Thanks” to Your Volunteers

Volunteer appreciation is a huge part of retaining great people—so why not make it fun? The holiday season is a natural time to offer a wholehearted “thanks” to the team…

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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…

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Build Community This Thanksgiving With a “Thanksgathering”

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…

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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…

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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 —…

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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…

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Family Service Project: Thanksgiving and Christmas Meal Boxes

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…

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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…

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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…

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10 Blessings to Be Thankful for in Children’s Ministry

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…

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Children’s Snack: Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies (With Tutorial Video!)

The children in your class or at home will love making — and eating — these Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies. You’ll need: chocolate-covered Oreo cookies chocolate frosting Nestle Jingles candy chocolate…

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Thanksgiving Snack: Apple Turkeys

Looking for a delicious Thanksgiving snack that is a little less labor-intensive than an entire Thanksgiving day feast? Kids are sure to gobble up these apple turkeys! Caution: As always,…

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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…

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