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Children's Ministry Ideas

Thanksgiving Sunday School Lesson for Children (Jesus and the Ten Lepers)

17 November | by Tony Kummer
Jesus and the Ten Lepers Thanksgiving Lesson

Here is another Thanksgiving lesson plan for your children’s ministry. It was written by Doug Wolter, the Pastor of Children & Education at LaGrange Baptist Church. You can read more from Doug at his blog Life Together.
This lesson presents the story of Jesus and the Ten Lepers from Luke 17:11-19. It could be used in [...]

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The Birth of Christ #2 – The Shepherds (Preschool Bible Lesson)

16 November | by Felicia Mollohan
Shepherds Bible Lesson for Christmas

This is the second of a 3-part series on The Birth of Christ. This lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the Christmas Story based on the details of the Shepherds’ visit to see the baby Jesus. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a [...]

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The Birth of Christ #2 – The Shepherds (Children’s Church Lesson)

16 November | by Felicia Mollohan
Children's Church Lesson for Christmas

Try this lesson plan with your Sunday School or Children’s Church this Christmas seasons. It is part 2 of a 3-part series about the Christmas Story. This lesson teaches about the details of the Shepherds visiting the baby Jesus. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. Be [...]

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This Week in Children’s Ministry for 11/11/2009

11 November | by Tony Kummer
Children's Ministry Links

Here is my weekly roundup of interesting stories from other kids ministry blogs. Enjoy!
VBS Sellout: Did you know that several of the big VBS publishers secretly push Roman Catholic versions of their same themes. Maybe it’s not a big deal, but interchangeable truth always makes me nervous. I can’t imagine the Catholics think this is [...]

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The Birth of Christ Part #1 The Stable (Preschool Bible Lesson)

10 November | by Felicia Mollohan
Preschool Christmas Lesson

This is the first of a 3-part series on The Birth of Christ. This lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the Christmas Story based on the details of being born in a stable. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday [...]

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The Birth of Christ Part #1 The Stable (Children’s Church Lesson)

10 November | by Felicia Mollohan
Christmas Lesson for Children's Chuch

Try this lesson plan with your Sunday School or Children’s Church this Christmas seasons. It is part 1 of a 3-part series about the Christmas Story. This lesson teaches about the details of the King of Kings being born in a stable. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age [...]

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Poll: What challenges have you faced in children’s ministry?

09 November | by Tony Kummer
Children's Ministry Survey

Twice I’ve asked readers to share what struggles they experience in their ministries. (read it here and here) The point behind all this is a book I’m putting together. This poll is the next step in my  research. I want to narrow down the topics list and focus on the most common struggles. If you [...]

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The Adoption of Moses (Children’s Bible Lesson)

06 November | by Beckie Stewart
Lesson About Baby Moses

This Bible lesson for children is based on the story of Moses from Exodus 1:15-2:10 and his mother releasing him to the care of the Pharoah’s daughter. This lesson shows the deep love of a birthmother for her child and the gift of life she gives when she releases her child for adoption. The [...]

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Operation Christmas Child: A Service Project for Students

03 November | by Kristin Charles
Operation Christmas Child

Looking for a service project to involve your students in this year? Try Operation Christmas Child.  Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization.
As described on its website, Samaritan’s Purse “has helped meet the need of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with [...]

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Creation Review (Preschool Bible Lesson)

02 November | by Felicia Mollohan
Preschool Lesson About Creation

This is the last of a seven week series of Bible lessons about creation.. This lesson plan is designed to remind the preschool aged children about the days of creation as previously taught in the our related lesson plans. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a [...]

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Four Storytelling Tips for Children’s Ministry

31 October | by Kristin Charles
Storytelling Tips

Jesus was a master story-teller. Droves of people followed Him wherever He went.  They listened to His every word.  His parables utilized simple objects to convey more complex truths.  They were relevant to the audience and they often ended with some type of surprise or twist.
In the Parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus compares the [...]

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The Birth of Jesus: A Free Christmas Play for Children

28 October | by Felicia Mollohan
christmas play for children

Here is a simple kids Christmas skit for church. You can download, print, and use with your children’s choir. Like all our resources this is 100% free for you to use in your children’s ministry. This pageant is written directly from the Bible, only adding songs and direction for the actors. There are no [...]

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This Week in Children’s Ministry for 10/28/2009

28 October | by Tony Kummer
children's ministry ideas

It’s Wednesday again, and that means another roundup of interesting and helpful kids minsitry links. This is a great way to stay current with trends and news related to children’s ministry. Enjoy!
We Love Lists! There is something about a list that grabs my attention.

10 Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends at Church from one [...]

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What Do You Love About Children’s Ministry?

25 October | by Tony Kummer
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I want to put together a massive list of why we love serving in children’s ministry, but I need your help. The finished list will be a great way to encourage other people in children’s ministry.
In one sentence, share why you love serving in children’s ministry.
Read 101 reasons to love children’s ministry.

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