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Valentine’s Day Devotion for Elementary Kids: Love Letters

Kids dig into God’s sweet love for them and offer their love in return in this Valentine’s Day devotion. Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12 You’ll need: Bible large bowl individually wrapped…

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Elementary Valentine’s Day Activity: Prayer Hearts

Give your congregation an opportunity to pray for the children in your ministry with this elementary Valentine’s Day activity: Prayer Hearts. You’ll need: cardstock hearts (one for each child) magnet…

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4 Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Crafts

It’s the season for sharing God’s love with others! Help kids say, “I love you!” with these heartfelt Valentine’s Day crafts for children’s ministry. Valentine’s Day Craft #1: Pop-Up Cards…

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Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Valentine’s Day

Use this Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Valentine’s Day to help kids learn about God’s love. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith. Preteen Sunday…

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8 Practical Tips for Getting Kids Into the Bible

Want to get kids into God’s Word? (Who doesn’t?) Here are 8 practical tips for getting kids into the Bible.  Regardless of kids’ age or experience with the Bible, there…

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What You Need to Know About Kids’ Spiritual Development

We tracked down four noted experts to demystify kids’ spiritual development by the ages. Read on to learn how to reach—and teach—the wonderful little people in your ministry! Every age…

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How to Develop Preteens Into Effective, Ethical Leaders

Preteens have an incredible four-year window that’s critical for influencing the future leaders in our communities. Here’s how to make the most of it. There are four fertile years when…

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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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18 Winter Activities That Are Perfect for Your Children’s Ministry

Here’s a list of 18 children’s ministry winter activities and ideas for kids, families, and teachers. Whether kids live in the north, south, east, or west, they all have one…

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Winter Bulletin Board Idea: God’s Marvelous Season

This winter bulletin board idea, God’s Marvelous Season, is a super fun way to get kids of all ages decorating your classroom for winter. Materials: blue background paper white paper…

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Fruit of the Spirit Game for All Ages: Overflowing Joy

In this game, kids discover how our hearts overflow with joy from God as they experience overflowing sand. Scripture: Romans 15:13 Although children don’t regularly use the word “joy,” most…

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Discipline Q&A: Should I Avoid Negative Consequences?

We all want the children in our ministries to have a good time at church. But is this a reason to avoid negative consequences? Here’s what the experts have to…

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Children’s Message and Craft: Feed the Chipmunk

Your kids will love this cute and clever chipmunk craft that’s also a game! We’ve even included a free template to make this craft easier! You’ll need: Bible card stock…

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New Year’s Craft for Preteens: Creating a Living Memorial

Your preteens will enjoy this creative craft that helps them remember the events from the past year, with a focus on God’s faithfulness! You’ll need: a large cardboard tube-similar to…

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Christmas Craft Idea for All Ages: Christmas Cone

In this Christmas craft, kids will discover how the wise men gave baby Jesus gifts as they make Christmas cones as gifts for their families. You’ll need: Bible 8-inch squares…

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Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Waiting for Christmas

Use this preteen Sunday school lesson for kids to teach them about how people were eagerly awaiting for the birth of Jesus and how we wait for Jesus today. Find …

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How Children of All Ages Solve Problems

Here are ways that children of all ages solve problems, and ways that you can respond to help develop their ability to work through problems. How Children Ages 1-2 Solve…

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10 Tips to Manage Kids’ Stress Levels in Your Children’s Ministry

Kids seem to be incredibly stressed nowadays. Here are 10 tips to reduce the stress level of children in your ministry. Let’s face it: it can be stressful working in…

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Create a Culture of Invitation in Your Preteen Ministry

Here are five ways you can create a culture of invitation in your preteen ministry. Anticipating and welcoming preteens’ friends into our church is a huge part of leading preteen…

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Christmas Bible Game: Snowball Wreath Toss

Kids will enjoy this challenging Bible game: Snowball Wreath Toss to prepare them for the fun and joy of the holiday season. Set Up You’ll need: green pool noodles or…

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Preteen Object Lesson: God Does the Impossible

In this object lesson, kids will press balloons onto thumbtacks while they learn how God does the impossible. Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25 You’ll need: 20 flathead thumbtacks one 3×5…

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