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Elementary Children’s Message: Storm Commands

In this elementary children’s message, kids will learn about one of Jesus’ miracles (calming the storm) and why it’s important to obey him. Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27; 22:37-39 You’ll need: Bible…

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Advent Outreach Activity: Christmas Cradle Prayers

Use this meaningful Advent Outreach: Christmas Cradle Prayers with kids in your church. This activity centers on the truth that prayer can lead us to acts of service during the…

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Elementary Children’s Message for Halloween: Fear Not

Use this Halloween Children’s Message: Fear Not to help your kids say bye-bye to fear. Theme: Halloween Text: Psalm 91 Preparation: You’ll need scrap paper and a Bible. Elementary Children’s…

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Celebrate Grandparents’ Day With This Children’s Message

Grandparents and grandchildren have always been special to each other–even back in Bible times. This interactive devotion and craft are designed to honor our grandparents on Grandparents’ Day. Theme: Grandparents’…

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Labor Day Elementary Classroom Activity: All Dressed Up

Use Colossians 3:23-24 to talk about how God values the work that we do. This elementary children’s ministry activity is a fun addition to your Labor Day celebration. Labor Day…

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Transition Kids Back-to-School With This Quick Message

Homework is on the horizon, as kids prepare to go back-to-school. Use this fun children’s message to help transition kids back into school-year mentality. Theme: Homework Bible Verses: Proverbs 1:5…

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9 Dazzling Summer Ideas to Use in Children’s Ministry

Amaze kids and families with these 9 dazzling summer ideas that’ll help them grow closer to God. Love is to the heart what the summer is to the farmer’s year,”…

A preteen girl is sitting in a sanctuary chair. She is smiling straight at the camera.

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Interactive Back to School Devotion: Fruit of the Spirit

Looking for an engaging back-to-school devotion? Use this activity to show kids the importance of faith and the Fruits of the Spirit. (Some assembly required. Banana not included.) Bible Verses:…

A boy is falling into a kiddie pool, splashing water everywhere. He's got a huge smiling and his glasses are sliding off his face.

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24 Wet and Wild Summer Ideas for Children’s Ministry

Use these wet and wild summer ideas for your children’s ministry! We’ve got plenty of mix-and-match summer ideas to help you keep kids shrieking in delight with wild, wet fun…

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Father’s Day Children’s Message: My Father, the Encourager

Use this Father’s Day Children’s Message with children to focus on fathers and other men who encourage the children in their lives. Father’s Day Children’s Message: My Father, the Encourager…

A group of three preteens listening to a lesson on the importance of forgiveness.

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Preteen Children’s Message: The Importance of Forgiveness

Use this forgiveness children’s message with older kids to help them understand what Jesus did for them. You’ll need: Bible, bandages, fine-tipped permanent markers, and 3×5 cards Preteen Children’s Message:…

A daughter and mother sit at a kitchen table together. The daughter is smiling as she looks at her mother.

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Mother’s Day Craft for Elementary Kids: Thanks, Mom!

This Mother’s Day craft for your elementary church classroom is a great way to say, Thanks, Mom! And kids will learn new things! Preparation Overview: Children will honor their mothers…

A child and an adult female volunteer do a spring activity at a table covered in a rainbow table cloth.

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3 Spring Activities to Celebrate the Changing Season

Birds are chirping! Flowers are blooming! Spring is in the air! Take a moment in your ministry to celebrate the changing of the seasons with these three spring activities that…

A child holding an ice cube during an Easter message on Jesus' suffering.

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Powerful Easter Children’s Message: Jesus’ Suffering

Use this Easter Children’s Message: Jesus’ Suffering in church or Sunday school to help children understand what Jesus did for them on Easter. Theme: Jesus’ suffering Text: Matthew 27:27-36, 45-50…

An older elementary-aged girl is talking to her adult leader.

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Easter Children’s Message: Wrapped in Forgiveness

Use this children’s message: Wrapped in Forgiveness to help children understand that because of Jesus and the cross, mistakes that left a mark on our hearts are gone when we…

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Teacher Training Object Lesson: Creating Clear Messages

This teacher training object lesson, Creating Clear Messages, will help teachers understand the learning styles of the children they teach. Point: Understanding children’s learning styles Scripture: Psalm 49:3 You’ll need:…

A woman volunteer helps an elementary-aged boy read his Easter egg prayers.

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Elementary Children’s Message: Easter Egg Prayers

Use these Easter egg prayers to help children understand what Easter is all about. Today’s Truth We can thank God for the sacrifice of his Son and for the hope…

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7 Uplifting Easter Activities for Families

Celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection with these 7 surprising and uplifting Easter activities based on the Bible. You can pack individual family kits with instructions or simply share these ideas with your…

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5 More Children’s Ministry Ideas for Valentine’s Day

If you are still searching for ideas to use in your ministry, search no further. Check out these 5 children’s ministry ideas for Valentine’s Day! For starters, don’t miss the…

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All Clear! An Elementary Children’s Message About Forgiveness

Teach your elementary classroom about forgiveness using this children’s message based on Isaiah 43:25. All you’ll need is a calculator and a Bible! Theme: Forgiveness Bible Text: [The Lord says,]…

Three elementary-aged girls are all wearing pink as they participate in an object lesson.

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Early Elementary Valentine’s Day Object Lesson

This Valentine’s Day object lesson is a sweet (and simple!) way to show early elementary children the depth of God’s love. Theme: Valentine’s Day Text: 1 John 3:18 You’ll need:…

Tag: Children’s Messages

Elementary Children’s Message: Storm Commands

Advent Outreach Activity: Christmas Cradle Prayers

Elementary Children’s Message for Halloween: Fear Not

Celebrate Grandparents’ Day With This Children’s Message

Labor Day Elementary Classroom Activity: All Dressed Up

Transition Kids Back-to-School With This Quick Message

9 Dazzling Summer Ideas to Use in Children’s Ministry

Interactive Back to School Devotion: Fruit of the Spirit

24 Wet and Wild Summer Ideas for Children’s Ministry

Father’s Day Children’s Message: My Father, the Encourager

Preteen Children’s Message: The Importance of Forgiveness

Mother’s Day Craft for Elementary Kids: Thanks, Mom!

3 Spring Activities to Celebrate the Changing Season

Powerful Easter Children’s Message: Jesus’ Suffering

Easter Children’s Message: Wrapped in Forgiveness

Teacher Training Object Lesson: Creating Clear Messages

Elementary Children’s Message: Easter Egg Prayers

7 Uplifting Easter Activities for Families

5 More Children’s Ministry Ideas for Valentine’s Day

All Clear! An Elementary Children’s Message About Forgiveness

Early Elementary Valentine’s Day Object Lesson

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