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Preteen Bible Activity: Creating Great Commission Maps

By creating these great commission maps, kids get a visual reminder of how they can influence their families, communities, and world. You’ll need: white paper markers Preteen Bible Activity: Creating…

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Preteen and Elementary Prayer Idea: Sweet and Sour Grab Bags

Use this delicious Bible activity to teach your children’s ministry kids a sweet lesson on prayer that they’ll remember for a while. Preteen and Elementary Prayer Idea: Sweet and Sour…

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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…

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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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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…

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…

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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:…

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Valentine’s Day Children’s Message: Sharing Your Heart

Use this Valentine’s Day Children’s Message: Sharing Your Heart to show your children’s ministry kids the depth of God’s love. Theme: Valentine’s Day Text: 1 John 4:10-11 Preparation: Give kids…

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Message: No More Prejudice!

Use this children’s message to help children understand unity in Jesus on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Message Preparation Theme: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Text: Galatians 3:28 Best for:…

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Message for Preschool: We’re All Special to God

Use this preschool children’s message to show kids how to understand God’s love for all people on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Preparation Theme: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Text:…

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Children’s MLK Day Devotion and Craft: Uniquely Made

Use this devotion to help kids appreciate each person’s God-given uniqueness. This is a perfect activity to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. You’ll need: crayons scissors clear adhesive tape…

An elementary aged boy looks kindly at his small group leader.

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Elementary Children’s Object Lesson for the New Year: Goal Tenders

This New Year object lesson shows elementary-aged children that discovering God’s plan for our lives takes persistence and dedication to His teachings. Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 Elementary Children’s Object Lesson for…

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Christmas or New Year’s Object Lesson on Forgiveness

Use this creative object lesson on forgiveness in your children’s ministry for the New Year. Truth: When we pray for forgiveness, God cleanses our hearts. You’ll need: colored glass ball…

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Family Christmas Devotion: 3 Gifts for Jesus

Use this family Christmas devotion to offer 3 gifts for Jesus to remember the gifts that the wise men gave him when he was just a baby. Family Christmas Devotion:…

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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,”…

Tag: Children’s Messages

Preteen Bible Activity: Creating Great Commission Maps

Preteen and Elementary Prayer Idea: Sweet and Sour Grab Bags

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

Easter Children’s Message: Wrapped in Forgiveness

7 Uplifting Easter Activities for Families

Powerful Easter Children’s Message: Jesus’ Suffering

Teacher Training Object Lesson: Creating Clear Messages

Valentine’s Day Children’s Message: Sharing Your Heart

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Message: No More Prejudice!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Message for Preschool: We’re All Special to God

Children’s MLK Day Devotion and Craft: Uniquely Made

Elementary Children’s Object Lesson for the New Year: Goal Tenders

Christmas or New Year’s Object Lesson on Forgiveness

Family Christmas Devotion: 3 Gifts for Jesus

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

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