Children's Messages

A preteen girl participates in a forgiveness object lesson.

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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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Church Christmas Activity: Instant Christmas Pageant

During your morning worship service on the Sunday immediately before Christmas, lead your church in this instant Christmas pageant. Instant Christmas Pageant Say: Today is a very special day in…

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Children’s Message: Shine the Light of Jesus’ Love!

Share this children’s message with kids to encourage them to shine bright with the light of Jesus’ love each and every day. Scripture: Matthew 5:15-16 You’ll need: Bible small lamp…

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A joyful elementary-aged girl is standing in a sanctuary and smiling.

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Children’s Message for Halloween: Jesus’ Power

This is a powerful children’s message to use at Halloween to show children Jesus’ power. Halloween Children’s Message: Jesus’ Power Say: How many of you get scared at Halloween? Halloween…

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Preschool Children’s Message: Telling the Creation Story

Use this preschool children’s message: Creation to teach children about God’s creation and the story recounted in Genesis 1:1-2:3. Preschool Children’s Message: Telling the Creation Story 1. Bible Activity: Creation-in-Motion…

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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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A group of preteen participating in an object lesson on unity.

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Engaging Preteen Object Lesson: Unity in Christ (Romans 15:5-7)

An engaging object lesson that will teach the preteens in your children’s ministry the importance of accepting Christ and having unity with other believers in Christ. For each group, you’ll…

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11 Quick Children’s Messages for Elementary Kids

Use these 11 quick children’s messages for elementary kids at any time of the year! 11 Quick Children’s Messages for Elementary Kids Try any or all of these 11 faith-forward…

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Early Elementary Children’s Message: Inviting Everyone

You don’t have to be famous for Jesus to love you. Jesus’ love isn’t exclusive, but when we’re honest, ours often is. How can we help kids include everyone at…

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Preteen Bible Message: Why Did God Make Me the Way I Am?

In this preteen Bible message, kids create a balance as they discover how God loves us—flaws and all. Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 Supplies: Bibles copies of Bold Action Student Books page…

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A grandson and his grandmother are standing together for Grandparents' Day. He's hugging her from behind and they're both smiling.

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Celebrate Grandparents’ Day With This Children’s Message

Use this interactive devotion and craft to honor special family members and friends on Grandparents’ Day. Text: Genesis 48:8-16 Preparation: You’ll need a Bible colorful papers pens Grandparents’ Day Message…

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A boy is dressed up as a military man for Labor Day.

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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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Student is sitting at his desk with a homework sheet on top of his desk. He has paused from writing to listen to his teacher.

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Back-to-School Intergenerational Children’s Message

As kids prepare to go back-to-school, use this fun children’s message to help kids transition back into a school-year mentality. Theme: Back-to-School Bible Verses: Proverbs 1:5 Time: 8-10 minutes Preparation:…

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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:…

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A group of elementary children jumping around, worshiping the Lord excitedly.

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Elementary Children’s Message on Worship: Praise the Lord

This children’s message, Praise the Lord, is a fun way to encourage children to worship the Lord at church and all week long. Basic Belief: Worship Theme: We can celebrate…

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Children’s Message: Follow the Leader

In this children’s message, kids play Follow the Leader as they learn about following the real leader—Jesus! Scripture: John 12:26 Supplies: Bible Follow the Leader Play Follow the Leader several…

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An elementary boy has a look of concentration as he stacks large cardboard building bricks.

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Elementary Children’s Ministry Devotion: Building Kindness

This children’s ministry devotion will help encourage children to build each other up through kindness. Elementary Children’s Ministry Devotion: Building Kindness You’ll need: eight wooden blocks for each pair of…

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Creation Children’s Message: We Are Children of God

Through this children’s message, kids explore the significance of names and discover that they are children of God. Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31; 2:4-25 You’ll need: Bible marker name tags (2 per…

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All Clear! An Elementary Children’s Message About Forgiveness

Teach your elementary kids 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,]…

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An elementary girl with a spray bottle. She's outside spraying other kids as she smiles.

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8 Dazzling Summer Ideas to Use in Children’s Ministry

Amaze kids and families with these eight 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,”…

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Independence Day: Children’s Ministry Freedom Breakfast

Show your children’s ministry the meaning of Independence Day with this fun Bible breakfast. Independence Day: Children’s Ministry Freedom Breakfast Serve a breakfast before Sunday school to show children what…

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