Lenten Lesson: Parable of the Foolish Rich Man

10 Mar | by Nicole VanderMeulen Children's Bible Lessons
Stained Glass from Church Window

This lesson is the fourth lesson in a series of five that explore the Lenten theme “Walk His Ways” using a parable Bible story. This lesson would work for Sunday School or Children’s Church.
Explanation: Lent is a 40 day journey (not counting Sundays!) to focus on God and prepare to remember and celebrate Jesus dying [...]

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Giveaway: “God’s Extreme Power” VBS

09 Mar | by Tony Kummer Giveaways
God's Extreme Power VBS

Last year, I introduced our readers to City Light Ministries. They are one of the sponsors that helps our site continue to grow, and they are cool enough to do another VBS giveaway for our readers. Here is your chance to win this God-centered Vacation Bible School Kit.
What You Can Win
One download copy of their [...]

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Lesson: Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

08 Mar | by Nicole VanderMeulen Children's Bible Lessons
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This lesson is the fifth and last lesson in a series of five that explore the theme “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” through Bible stories that each involve the sharing of a meal.  I apologize that pregnancy and medical concerns have prevented me from posting this last lesson in the series until now.  I appreciate [...]

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Easter Resources for Children’s Ministry

06 Mar | by Tony Kummer Easter Ideas
Easter Cross

Easter and the celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection is a great time to plan a special activity or lesson for your kids ministry. This page features all of best materials we’ve published on our website on the topic.
Lesson Plans for Easter

“Walk in His Ways” lesson series for Lent
“He is Alive” lesson for Sojourn Kids
more coming soon

Craft [...]

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Lesson: The Three “All’s” of God

05 Mar | by Beckie Stewart Children's Bible Lessons
Kids Bible Lesson about God

This lesson for children will help them to understand that the Lord personally created them.  It will help them to understand His knowledge of all things, His constant presence, and His power over all things. There are few things more important to teach kids than to know the character of God. This lesson was designed [...]

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Tips for Planning a Kids Ministry Block Party

04 Mar | by Mimi Bullock Children's Ministry Ideas
Kids Ministry Block Party

The arrival of spring brings a refreshing change of pace to our lives and ministries. Indoor activities are abandoned as kids and families head outdoors to break the winter doldrums and get moving again. For the evangelistic children’s minister, this is an exciting time. The newness of the season has many thinking about the fields [...]

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This Week in Children’s Ministry for 3/3/2010

03 Mar | by Tony Kummer Children's Ministry Links
New Kids Ministry Ideas

Every week, I skim through all the new content on our big list of children’s ministry blogs. My aim is to find a few of the best links to share. At the same time, I want to give some traffic away to all the excellent bloggers out there. Here is my roundup of what’s new, [...]

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Kids Bible Lesson: Parable of the Laborers

02 Mar | by Kelly Henderson Sunday School Lessons
Parable of the Laborers: Kids Sunday School Lesson

This lesson is based on Jesus’ parable of the laborers. It was his response when the disciples’ asked, “Who then can be saved?” and Peter’s question of what will be the reward for them since they left all to follow Jesus.  This lesson was prepared for older elementary Sunday School class, but it could be adapted for younger and older [...]

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