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4th of July Sunday School Lessons and Activities

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Download and print our 100% free activities for the 4th of July in Sunday School. God has blessed America! Let’s teach kids to respect their freedom and give thanks to God on the 4th of July. The Fourth of July is a major holiday in the United States. It’s officially called Independence Day and is a celebration about our freedom as a nation. The Fourth ties in themes of patriotism, loyalty, thankfulness, and the belief that freedom is a gift from God.

Ideas for a 4th of July Party at Kids Church

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Here’s another 4th of July idea for your children’s ministry or Sunday School. School is over but now you’ve got to contend with family vacations and lower church attendance in your ministry. There’s nothing wrong with taking a break but you do need to keep the excitement level up during the summer months. Hosting a 4th of July party at kids church is a win-win idea! This holiday gives you a great subject to teach on and who can

Patriotic Coloring Book for the 4th of July — Independence Day

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Do you need a patriotic coloring sheet for Fourth of July? These free coloring pages are easy to download and share in your Sunday School, Children’s Church, or at home with your own family.  Scroll down to print them as single sheets. They are included in the 6-page patriotic printable Bundle, free from the Sunday School Store. Most of our coloring pages come directly from Bible stories or themes. However, we do create some pictures for special

Citizens of Heaven (Luke 10:1-11; 16-20) Children's Sermon for July 4th

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Children’s Sermon on Luke 10:1-11; 16-20. Being and Making Citizens of Heaven – Everyone is proud of their nation and it’s birthday, this lesson reminds kids they are also citizens of Heaven because they follow Jesus. This object lesson message is perfect for teaching on the Fourth of July weekend or any other patriotic occasion. Main Objective: National pride can be a popular and much celebrated thing, especially nearing Independence Day or surrounding big sporting events. For

"Christian Flag" Snack & Craft Idea for July 4th

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This is a simple snack & craft combination we are using in our Kindergarten Sunday School class. It’s part of our 4th of July lesson plan that is focused on the freedom that Jesus gives us from sin. Supplies: graham crackers, white frosting, blue & red gel decorative icing Christian Flag Craft & Snack Directions Spread a thin layer of white frosting on the graham crackers to be the white background of the flag. Use the red

Children’s Sermon: Freedom from Sin through Jesus (Matthew 11:28-30)

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Use this children’s sermon object lesson to teach about Freedom from Sin. It’s perfect for the 4th of July or any other patriotic holiday. Download the message notes below and watch our example object lesson as you prepare. “Happy Independence Day” Children’s Sermon on Freedom from Sin through Jesus Christ Main Objective: In the United States, freedom is a valued concept. The Fourth of July is celebrated yearly with great enthusiasm, as Americans honor independence and remember

Summer Sunday School Lessons & Activities

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Summer is different in children’s ministry. After all the VBS activities, regular weekly programs like Sunday School can see lower attendance. This is true in children’s church too. Many congregations pause their Wednesday evening programs when school is out for Summer vacation. This page links all our best ideas for making the most of Summertime in your Sunday School. Don’t miss our Summer Curriculum bundle for Children’s Ministry with 84% savings. In this article: Summer Sunday School

“God Bless America” Coloring Page

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These coloring pages are a great teaching tool for the 4th of July. Scroll down to print them as single sheets. They are included in the 6-page patriotic printable Bundle, free from the Sunday School Store. This free coloring page for kids has the words “God bless America” written large across the sheet. It has includes a group of diverse children’s faces. When kids ask about the September 11th holiday, I might use this one instead of

Thank You God … for Summer Coloring Page

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Download these FREE Summer coloring pages from the Sunday School Store. Playing outside, enjoying family time, enjoying fresh fruit — all this makes Summer a wonderful time for children. This free coloring page captures some of those moments and includes the appropriate prayer, “Thank You, God, for Summer!” Click on the preview image to download the print-friendly PDF. We’ve also uploaded a JPEG image for anyone who needs to edit the illustration. The picture shows a young

Jesus Gives Freedom from Sin (John 8:32) Lesson Plan

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This Bible lesson plan about freedom in Christ follows our new hassle-free format. The basic version makes it easy to teach with very little preparation or outside materials. We’ve also suggested more activities so you can expand the lesson to best fit your ministry setting. Lesson Title: Following Jesus & Freedom from Sin Bible Reference: John 8:31-32 Target Age Group: Age 4 – 12 Learning Context: Sunday School or Kids Church Target Time Frame: 30 minutes Memory

Prayer for Our Leaders Coloring Page (1 Timothy 2:1-4) Kids Kneeling Beside Flag

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The Bible clearly teaches Christians ought to pray for their leaders. Mandy Groce has created this coloring page to help teach your children about that command. It’s based on this pray for our leaders bible verse from 1 Timothy 2:1-4. I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Directions:

Summer Coloring Pages (12 Sheet PDF Book)

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The combined file includes all the pictures below and our new Summer Thankfulness journal pages for 2019. Scroll down to get the free versions of these printables. Don’t miss the 40-page Calendar, Seasons, and Routine bundle from the Sunday School Store. It’s an upgraded format of this free resource and supports the artist who created this project. We’ve combined all the Summer coloring sheets pictured above into one easy to download PDF file. This includes the collage

“Freedom in Christ” Craft Ideas for Independence Day

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Use these easy craft ideas for your kids to celebrate the 4th of the July. These projects are focused on the theme “Freedom in Christ.” Download the craft directions below, watch our example video, and gather your supplies. Fourth of July, Happy Birthday America, Independence Day…there are a lot of names the holiday goes by, but on July 4th, Americans celebrate freedom with all kinds of creative measures. We want to make sure to also emphasize that

Children’s Sermon: The Bible is Like History

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Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Bible to teach kids that we can believe the Bible is true. Scripture: any detailed passage Needed: a history book, a Bible Children’s Sermon Show kids your history book, and ask, How many of you like history? What do you like about history? If you don’t like history, why don’t you like it? NEW 📖 52-Week Bible Curriculum FREE LESSON 🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL 50 FREE Children’s Sermons FREE 📩

8 Awesome Paper Plate Craft Ideas

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This is a guest post from the Quill blog (who of course sell paper plates and craft supplies – my church used them often). The compiled some awesome craft ideas for using paper plates. Paper plates are an essential supply in the classroom, children’s ministry, and Sunday School supply closed. Click on the images to see the full directions for each craft (offsite links) 8 Creative Craft Ideas Using Paper Plates 1. Jellyfish made from Paper Plates