Use these Bible Craft Ideas in your children’s ministry or Sunday School to teach the Bible story of Naaman’s healing in 2 Kings 5. These activity crafts on the theme “Take a Bath! (Or Several)” will be a great learning activity for your kids church lesson. The story of the healing of Naaman’s leprosy is an interesting one to discuss. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Modern culture places a lot of emphasis on outward appearance. When we look around at what is celebrated and “idolized”, it seems as though looks are most important. For kids, it’s easy to judge things based on what they look like. However, as we explore the story of David being anointed king, we recognize that God looks at our hearts, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The story of Naaman is an interesting one, with a couple of quality take-away elements for children. The Bible tale itself has entertainment value for its odd Jordan River bathing and skin disease factor. But as a teaching tool it is also great to remind kids of the importance of being willing to follow God’s instructions, even when they … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Words carry a great deal of power. Names and specific words have so much meaning and connotation, and sometimes we forget or fail to recognize how significant these elements are. It is important for children to understand that what they say is important, and that names and words are important, too. Lesson focus: God gives us language as a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When Mother’s Day pops up, we shift our focus on earthly families and appreciate how much our mothers do. This is of course important, and respects God’s commandment to honor parents (Exodus 20:12). God has given us father and mother with special purpose. On the other side of things, though, what about those who do not have such a blessed … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bible Focus: God does not always promise comfort or fun, but life with Him is an adventure! This lesson provides a twist on traditional St. Patrick’s Day emphasis by looking at the event’s founder relative to Biblical patriarchs. Patrick followed God’s lead and spread the word of the Gospel, just like Old (and New) Testament heroes followed God’s direction. Target … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon about the seventh of the Ten Commandments to teach kids that marriage teaches us to be faithful to God. Scripture: Exodus 20:14 Needed: something that represents marriage, such as a wedding picture, a veil, a wedding ring, etc., and something that represents our faith, such as a cross or a picture of Jesus Children’s Sermon … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this Judges’ children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids how they can be strong for God and resist temptation. Needed: drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils Intro Game: Resisting Temptation Divide students into two teams for a slightly modified game of Red Rover. The teams line up facing each other on either side of your play area. They link … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about Elisha and his servant to teach children about generosity and helping others. Needed: Bibles, pennies Intro Game: Disciple Tag Choose one student to be It. When they tag someone, that person links hands with them and joins their team. They continue adding people to their team, linking hands with each one until all … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children love games – online video conference games too! If you’re doing a virtual VBS or online kids ministry, these are some ideas you need in your toolkit. Thanks so much to Shawn M Howell for posting this video on YouTube. 20 Online Video Share Games for Kids Looking for fun games to play on zoom with kids and families? … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How can we follow God as He leads us in life? Includes a lesson, 2 games, and a craft. Needed: a copy of a road map for each student, pencils or crayons, blindfolds, drawing paper Intro Game: Map Quest Give each student or pair of students a road map. Help them find your city or state and then point out … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God Lesson Fourteen: El Olam/ The Everlasting God/Alpha Omega Main Idea: God is forever. His promises are forever. His love is forever. His Word is forever. And we can live forever when we know God and trust in Jesus, who died for our sins and now lives forever. Memory Verse: “There … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is part of a series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Nine: The Rock/Cornerstone Main Idea: God the Rock is our place of safety. Jesus is the cornerstone and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is part one of a new series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” Look for the next installments to come throughout February. You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Seven: Yahweh Shalom/ Prince of Peace Main … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: God Healed Naaman Scripture: 2 Kings 5 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God healed Naaman’s disease. Lesson Opening Ask: Have you ever had a parent or teacher give you instructions that you really didn’t want to follow? What were the instructions? What did you do? Say: Today we’ll hear a story about a man who was given … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post is very different from any I have previously written. I have been privileged so far to be used by God to write two VBS programs and dozens of Sunday school lessons. My passion, my calling, is to write Christian curriculum. But today I need to share something different. I have to be honest, I have put off writing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Naaman was commander of the Army, wealthy, and talented soldier. He had everything going for him, except leprosy. While leprosy may have been a burden to Naaman, it brought him to Israel to the prophet Elisha who told him about the one true God. Naaman had a servant girl from Israel who told Naaman’s wife about Elisha. God could have … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Just watch a child select a book at the library and it is pretty evident: we judge things by what we see. In spite of efforts to instill broad acceptance and understanding in kids, it’s hard to fight the natural human tendency to base our thoughts on appearance. In this lesson, we see a new king selected by God, and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the third lesson in a series of 5 about Joseph’s life and the incredible way that God used him to bless his people. Title: Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams Scripture: Genesis 40-41 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Supplies: Story sequence strips (download here) Optional Story Illustrations: The Story of Joseph Coloring Pages Lesson Opening: Crazy Dreams Ask: What is the craziest … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sometimes in our life we go through situations that are difficult. Naaman was an interesting character in the Bible. He had leprosy and wanted to be healed, but wasn’t willing to do what God’s prophet, Elisha, told him to do. This is a great lesson to teach our children about following directions and more importantly following what God tells us … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 1:10-18 that tell of the significance of the birth of Jesus, God in the flesh.. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. The Word Became Flesh Sunday School Lesson from John 1:10-18 If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following Bible lesson from the life of Samson was created to teach older students. Students will discover that believers are chosen by God and set apart for His work. Bible Passage: Judges 13-16 Bible Story Title: Samson-God’s judge chosen before birth Target Age Group: Ages 10-12 (5-6th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School Supply List: Bibles Learning … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the seventh in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Seven: The Story of the Talents Main idea: God rewards us when we use the talents he gives us for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven and punishes us when we don’t use … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is another in a series from Proverbs that our entire church is doing. The lesson was prepared for a small group of students ranging from age 5-10. This lesson focuses on how the path of pride leads to destruction and the path of humility leads to wisdom. Bible Passage: Proverbs 11:2, 16:18, 29:23, Daniel 4 Bible Story Title: Proverbs-Two Paths: … More Children’s Ministry Resources