Elisha Helps a Widow (Sunday School Lesson)

30 October | by Kelly Henderson
elisha and the widow sunday school lesson

This lesson follows in the series about the prophet Elijah. The story picks up where Elisha helps a widow who has no money to pay a debt her husband owed. This lesson was prepared for older elementary students in mind. The lesson can be adapted for younger student and can be used as a Children’s [...]

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The Resurrection of Lazarus (Children’s Bible Lesson)

30 October | by Beckie Stewart
lazarus sunday school lesson

This Bible lesson for children is from John 11:1-44 where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. This is a key Bible story where Jesus demonstrates his power over the grave. This material will work as a Sunday School lesson about Lazarus or in Children’s Church. Please leave comments about this lesson plan in the form [...]

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Children’s Bible Lesson: The Passover

29 October | by Nicole VanderMeulen
Passover Exodus Bible Lesson

This lesson is the fourth 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.
This lesson would work for Sunday School or Children’s Church.  The introduction activity may be used as a children’s sermon illustration for this Bible story.  [...]

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Noah’s Ark Song for Preschoolers (Arky Arky Song)

29 October | by Tony Kummer
Preschool Song About Noah Arky

Watch this video to learn the Arky Arky Song for your preschool Sunday School class. This song about Noah’s Ark (not “arc”) is something the younger children at your church will love. It could be tied into a preschool lesson about Noah or just a fun activity on its own.
Arky Arky Preschool Song about Noah

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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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Creation Days 6 and 7 (Preschool Bible Lesson)

27 October | by Felicia Mollohan
preschool bible lesson about creation

This lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the sixth and seventh days of creation. This includes God making mankind in his image and then resting on the seventh day.  This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. It could be used in any setting with children age [...]

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Creation Days 6 and 7 Lesson for Children’s Church

27 October | by Felicia Mollohan
God creates man lesson

This Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. It covers the final two day of creation when God makes man on the sixth day and then rests on the seventh. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation.This material could could also be used [...]

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Children’s Ministry Budget: 8 Tips for Doing More with Less

26 October | by Kristin Charles
Children's Ministry Budget

If you are like me, you don’t have a huge budget at your church for Children’s Ministry.  In fact, you may not have a budget at all.  Maybe the budget that you do have comes from your own debit card.   Maybe you’re living in an impoverished area, where money is going towards basic necessities like [...]

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Jesus and the Adulterous Woman (Children’s Church Lesson)

26 October | by Beckie Stewart
children's church lesson about adultery

This Bible lesson for children is based on John 8:1-11, the story of the Adulterous Woman talking to Jesus. This lesson shows how willing Christ is to forgive every sin, even the ones our culture considers unforgivable. It could be used in children’s church or expanded for a kids Sunday School lesson. Please leave any [...]

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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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The Gospel for Children: The Importance of Jesus in Every Kids Church Lesson

24 October | by Charlie Wallace
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I took part in a roundtable discussion yesterday with pastors and staff from churches around the area. The topic and reason for the conference was the subject of evangelism.  It was a great time of church leaders sharing different ways that they try to reach people for Jesus. I was the lone children’s pastor in [...]

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Creation Day #5 Children’s Church Lesson

23 October | by Felicia Mollohan
Bible lesson

Use this lesson plan to teach kids about the 5th day of Creation when God made the birds and sea animals. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11.  This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. It could also be used as the Bible [...]

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Creation Day Five (Preschool Bible Lesson)

23 October | by Felicia Mollohan
Preschool Bible Lesson

This lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the fifth day of creation when God made the birds and the sea creatures. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class.  This lesson is part of [...]

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