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The Birth of Christ – #3 – The Wise Men (Children’s Church Lesson)

20 November | by Felicia Mollohan
Christmas Children's Church Lesson

Use this free lesson in your children’s church to teach children the biblical story of Christmas. This is the final lesson in a 3 part series about the birth of Christ. It could be modified to use in Sunday School or any children’s ministry setting. Be sure to modify it to best fit your ministry [...]

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The Birth of Christ – #3 – The Wise Men (Preschool Bible Lesson)

20 November | by Felicia Mollohan
Christmas Preshool Lesson about Wise Men

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

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Christmas Bible Story “The Angels Telling the Good News”

19 November | by Tony Kummer
Bible Christmas Story Angels and Mary

In this video, Cullen & Gator tell kids the first part of the Christmas story when the angels announce the birth of Jesus to Mary and Joseph. You could show this as part of an Advent Bible lesson for kids or include it for review with your Christmas Sunday School lesson. I enjoyed watching it [...]

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Candy Cane Poem about Jesus

13 November | by Felicia Mollohan
Candy Cane Poem

Here is a popular poem about the Christmas candy cane and how it can remind us of the Gospel. I have seen this uses alongside the legend of the candy cane, but I think it’s better to leave the legend part out. Just use it as an object lesson or children’s sermon for the children. [...]

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The Birth of Jesus Bible Storybook – The Christmas Story for Children

13 November | by Felicia Mollohan
Free Christmas Story Booklet

This simple storybook teaches children about the birth of Jesus. Each section uses Bible verses and simple clip art illustrations.  It is a prefect addition to any Sunday School lesson about Christmas. You could also use it at home with your own children. Like all our resources, it is 100% free to print off and [...]

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Christmas in Genesis? How could this be? (A Free Christmas Play for Children)

05 November | by Tony Kummer
Kids Christmas Play

Last year I wrote a post about finding Christmas plays for your children’s ministry. In the comments that followed, one reader offered to share her Christmas play. We are posting it here for anyone to use in their church Christmas pageant. Please leave feedback or say thanks in the comment form at the bottom of [...]

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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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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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Wise Men & Baby Jesus (Preschool Finger Play Song)

22 October | by Tony Kummer
Cullen's ABCs

Here is another great video from Cullen where she teaches a preschool finger plan and wise men song. It’s a simple song for young children that tells the story of the Wise Men visiting Baby Jesus.
Watch the video below where she demonstrate this story with a finger play. That just means acting the story out [...]

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Forum: What To Get Ministry Volunteers For Christmas?

04 December | by Tony Kummer

I recently sent out a special newsletter talking about gift ideas for Sunday School teachers and other children’s ministry workers. I want to get your ideas too. What gifts do you give out around your church?
Leave a  comment below to share your thoughts.

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Are Christmas Gifts Dangerous For A Child’s Soul?

25 November | by Tony Kummer

“If I only get that – then I’ll really be happy,” she said.
I was amazed. “You don’t really believe that? Do you?”
“Yes, it will make me happy . . .. I know it will.”
This was a conversation I had last week with a child from our church. It reminded me of the spiritual dangers of [...]

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Where To Find Christmas Plays For Children?

11 September | by Tony Kummer

In just a few weeks, we’ll be starting our Christmas Children’s choir to prepare for the annual Christmas pageant. The holiday season is a coming soon and having the kids perform is one of our church’s favorite Christmas activities.  But first, we need to find the right Christmas program.
Two Free Christmas Programs
We have posted two [...]

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Free Christmas Craft Ideas For Kids

12 November | by Tony Kummer

Are you looking for a great craft idea for your children’s Sunday school class? Then check out these websites. They list many great kid’s Christmas crafts, ideas and projects. Arts and crafts are not my strong point. So I’m thankful for all the easy and free Christmas craft ideas for kids. Try these for your [...]

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Free Christmas Sunday School Lessons For Children

12 November | by Tony Kummer

Are you looking for a Christmas or Advent lesson for your Sunday School class? This page lists some of the lessons from our New Testament children’s church curriculum that might be helpful for your Christmas preparation. I taught these lessons in my kids worship service, but they could be easily adapted for Sunday school.  [...]

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