Tag: Outreach

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3 Awesome Memorial Day Ideas for Children’s Ministry

Looking for meaningful ways to add to your Memorial Day messages? Here are 3 easy-but-awesome ideas you can use now. 1. Memorial Day Outreach: Remembrance (John 15:12-13) Work with parents…

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A Solid Strategy to Keep Your Volunteers After VBS

Once the dust settles following VBS, you may worry about whether your weary volunteers will stick around. Here’s the short answer: They will if you employ a strategy for volunteer…

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Why Preteens Don’t Come Back to Your Church — and What to Do About It

Why preteens don’t come back to your church — and what to do about it. From kids who’ve done it — and how you can stop the exodus. Each year…

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5 Can’t-Miss Success Tips for Vacation Bible School

It doesn’t matter which VBS curriculum you use, with our top 5 VBS success tips, you’ll run your program more smoothly, publicize your church in your community, and interest the…

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A Fun-Filled, Kid-Hosted Mother’s Day Meal

Let kids take the lead this Mother’s Day! Children from kindergarten up each invite their mother, aunt, grandmother, or another special woman to the meal they prepare! A Fun-Filled, Kid-Hosted…

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5 Major Tips for Your Summer Outreach Programs

The desks have been cleaned and the report cards handed out, but there’s only one thing on every child’s mind—the sound of the last bell that rings out loud and…

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Spring + Summer Family Ministry Event: Kite-Flying Event

As the seasons change and we move into warmer—and windier—weather, host a family ministry kite-flying event. Here’s all that you need to know for putting on this sky-high event. Spring…

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3 Ways to Make Life Easier for Your VBS Volunteers

From Group Publishing’s vacation Bible school editors, check out these 3 ways to make life easier for your VBS volunteers! We know that volunteers are vital to making VBS a…

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Free VBS Prayer Cards

With VBS season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to pray for your VBS program with your congregation. No matter where you are in your planning process, you can…

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Earth Day Outreach for All Ages: Clean-Up Committee

In this Earth Day outreach idea, kids help take care of God’s creation. Scripture: Psalm 24:1 You’ll need: Bible work gloves eco-friendly trash bags Earth Day Outreach for All Ages:…

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10 Easy VBS Tips That’ll Make Leading Vacation Bible School a Breeze

VBS doesn’t have to be so hard; use our 10 easy VBS tips to make your VBS even easier! Hold on to your hats! Before you know it, vacation Bible…

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Easter Outreach Idea for All Ages: Food to Spare

Just as Jesus told Peter to “feed [his] lambs,” kids will do just that for their community in this Easter outreach idea. Scripture: John 21:4-6, 12-13, 15-17 You’ll need: Bible…

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21 Creative Hacks for Your Easiest Summer Programs Ever!

Use our handy emergency-preparedness guide to ensure your summer programs stay on track. 21 Creative Hacks for Your Easiest Summer Programs Ever! 3 Ways to Get VBS Supplies Waiting until…

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VBS Kickoff: An Interactive Bible Museum (With 8 Exhibits!)

This VBS Kickoff: An Interactive Bible Museum is an exciting publicity tool to hook kids using eight exhibits into awaiting adventures at your VBS! Vacation Bible school is just around…

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Palm Sunday Outreach Idea: Victory Palms

In this Palm Sunday outreach, kids will make posters to encourage hospital patients. Scripture: Romans 8:35-37 You’ll need: Bible scissors paper art supplies such as markers, crayons, colored pencils, and…

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3 Elementary Activities: Spring Fling

Looking for a few new elementary activities to use as the weather warms up? Look no further than these three spring fling ideas! 3 Elementary Activities: Spring Fling Spring Planting…

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Saint Patrick’s Day Outreach Idea: Beautiful Feet

Through this Saint Patrick’s Day outreach idea, children will share the good news of Jesus by collecting shoes and socks for those in need. Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 You’ll need: Bible…

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10 Ways to Make VBS Happen This Year…From a Leader Who Did It

Are you undecided about diving into VBS this year? Don’t miss these VBS tips from a leader who hosted a successful, and much needed, VBS in the height of the…

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How to Have a Successful Easter Egg Hunt for Church Outreach

If you need help figuring out how to have a successful Easter egg hunt for church outreach that helps families find more than just candy and plastic eggs, read on. …

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The Complete Guide to Choosing the Best VBS for Your Church

Use our complete guide to choosing the best VBS to ensure maximum outreach in your community and impact in kids’ lives. Choose the best VBS by using the following the…

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21 Outreach Ideas for Kids to Help Grow Your Church Community

Use these 21 outreach ideas for kids to help them learn to reach out to their friends and neighbors. At a recent outreach retreat, one of our visiting children decided…

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