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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This Little Light of Mine (Preschool Song)

12 November | by Tony Kummer
This Little Light of Mine Preschool Bible Song

Here is another preschool Bible song demonstrated by Cullen. “This Little Light of Mine” is one of the best known and most loved Bible songs for preschoolers. It’s based on Matthew 5:15-16 where Jesus says, “Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light [...]

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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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Giveaway: Free Children’s Ministry Logo Design

09 November | by Tony Kummer
Children's Ministry Logo

Do you need a logo for your Children’s Ministry? Then this giveaway is for you. Don Kick from Ministry Gear T-Shirts is offering to design a graphic logo for the first 25 readers who contact him.
Ministry Gear prints children’s ministry t-shirts and t-shirts for VBS.
Logo Giveaway Details

Ministry Gear will design a Children’s Ministry Logo for [...]

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Preschool Christmas Songs

09 November | by Felicia Mollohan
Preschool Christmas Songs

Here are several simple songs about Christmas for children. They would be a great addition to a Christmas Sunday School lesson or in children’s church. Because they are so simple, they would be great for preschool aged children at church. These songs were collected from several sources around the Internet. If you have another to [...]

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Make Time for Spiritual Refreshment

08 November | by Kristin Charles
Simple Children's Ministry

As servants in children’s ministry, there are multiple demands placed on us.
Some of those demands are external and include job responsibilities related to our position of leadership.  They may include the need for more volunteers, restructuring Sunday School classes, preparing next week’s Bible lesson, or planning the upcoming Christmas drama.
Some of those demands are internal and [...]

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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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The Age of Accountability: Rethinking Children and Salvation

06 November | by Tony Kummer
Age of Accountability

Welcome to another session of the Children’s Ministry Think Tank. This is a monthly feature where we discuss controversial or difficult topics related to children’s ministry. Our responses are just a starting point, we encourage you to share your views in the comment section below.
What About the Age of Accountability?
What do you teach about concerning [...]

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10 Tips for Finding (and Keeping!) Children’s Ministry Volunteers

06 November | by Nicole VanderMeulen
Ministry Volunteers

Big, small, rich, poor, progressive, conservative, thriving, struggling, traditional, unique, and the list of adjectives could go on and on in an attempt to include the vast array of church characteristics we may be faced with as leaders of children’s ministry.  Each church is so different, with its own strengths and weaknesses, and yet, one [...]

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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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