Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about how to handle differences they have with someone. Needed: Bibles, To Forgive or Not to Forgive cards Intro Game: If You… This game is similar to Upset the Fruits Basket. Students sit in a circle with one less chair than players. The person without a chair stands in the middle … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Barnabas is one of those people in the Bible that isn’t talked about a whole lot. Here is a basic Bible study of his life. Simply look up the Bible verses and discuss with your students what happened in the verses. I have put some information about the verses to be helpful to you as the teacher. * Acts 4:36-37 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This list in code reviews Barnabas’ actions which helped and encouraged other Christians. Click on the preview image above to download the printable PDF of this worksheet. This is part of a series called Bible Puzzle with a variety of different puzzles. Besides pencils, some need Bibles, crayons, and/or scissors and glue. Some are easier or harder than others. You … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This skit dramatizes how Barnabas encouraged the other disciples to accept Paul after he became a Christian (Acts 9). It can be read during a Sunday School class or kids’ worship to give a feel for the story without requiring any rehearsal or advance preparation. Click here to download This would be a good supplement to any lesson plan based … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson covers how the Jewish Council solves the problem that arose when Jewish believers said that Gentiles must be circumcised in order to be saved. This subtle addition to God’s free gift of salvation occurs even in our generation. Students will learn that Satan does whatever he feels necessary to try and stop the spread of the powerful message … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is a continuation of the study of the Book of Acts. Paul and Barnabas face difficulties in Iconium and Lystra but continue to share the Good News because they are empowered with the Holy Spirit. Children will learn that God helps us stick to our mission, even when things get hard. This lesson can be adapted for Children’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is a continuation of Paul and Barnabas’ first missionary journey. In this lesson they experience rejection to the message of the Gospel and also see many respond with faith as they hear the message. The lesson can be used in Children’s church and also simplified for younger students. Be creative and adapt this lesson to fit your own … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is based on the calling of Paul and Barnabas to take the message of the Gospel to others. It is based off the events in Acts 13. The original teaching context of this lesson plan was Sunday School. With some modification you could also use this material for a Children’s Church lesson. With some work, it can be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a great way to encourage family discipleship over the summer vacation. It’s also a fun approach to stay connected with children. If you are looking for creative family ministry ideas, then this post is for you – all this from one helpful little teddy bear. Barnabas Bear travels along with families to their summer destinations. He is any … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the book of Acts. It discusses scenes from the early church. The coloring pages are free to download and print. They are intended for use in children’s ministry classes. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each book of the Bible. The illustration shows scenes from the early church, including Pentecost, Paul’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids that there is only one God. Needed: Bibles, empty bags or boxes with pictures of various gods taped on them, one blank bag or box with cookies or another prize inside Intro Game: What’s in Box #? Before class, print out pictures of various gods and paste one picture onto each … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about listening for and listening to God’s voice. Needed: Bibles, blindfolds, drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils Intro Activity: Listening for God Have students find a partner. Blindfold one partner, spin them around, and walk them to somewhere else in the room. When you say “Go!” their partners call their names. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach students about forgiving others. Needed: Bibles, To Forgive or Not to Forgive cards, writing or drawing paper, pencils, crayons or colored pencils Intro Game: Saul the Persecutor Divide students into two teams. One team is the Christians, and the other team is the Persecutors. Choose one member of the Persecutors to be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 26 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 17: GOD IS OMNISCIENT Key Verse: “…for the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My boys are enthralled with trading cards. They love to collect them all. My youngest even likes to collect any sort of card that may come with a toy. They read them, they study them, they play with them, they trade with them. They just love cards. Why can’t we have Bible character cards for our kids to enjoy? That’s why … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The life of Paul is full of amazing and exciting stories. From his initial conversion on the road to Damascus to imprisonment to his shipwreck and snake bite, the apostle had an amazing record of life events and important lessons to share. Just as his first encounter with Christ was remarkable, the next event on his journey is also exciting. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Anyone who has worked with education of any sort is well aware that teaching can truly be the most effective method of learning. When we have to communicate a point or enforce a lesson, it usually forces us to study it thoroughly ourselves. Teaching stories that are less familiar to us can be even more educational, as we study to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Having trouble getting the children in your ministry to talk with the older generations at your church? Here’s a wonderful project to get multiple generations talking together. Give each of the children in your ministry a copy of this interview (there are 2 per page). Have them interview someone in your congregation, trying to have them all interview someone different. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible teaching skit gives the children a feel for the challenges and opportunities experienced by Paul and Barnabas during their visits to Cyprus (Acts 13) and Lystra (Acts 14). It is designed to be read during Sunday School or children’s church to review the story and may be repeated to give all the children a chance to participate. Click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson combines the Jerusalem council, Barnabas and Paul’s disagreement and Paul’s call to Macedonia. The focus on the lesson is how the Holy Spirit resolves conflict and directs believers in the way they should go. This Bible study was prepared for older elementary students and is only a guide to help you teach your students. Please adapt to the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is about Paul’s journey to Jerusalem. Every place that Paul traveled the Holy Spirit warned him that prison and hardships were facing him. Paul perseveres in the mission of sharing the Good News because he is enabled by the Holy Spirit to do the work he has been called to do. Students will learn that believers who obey … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This children’s Sunday School lesson is the next in the series from the Book of Acts. Paul decides to visit the believers from their first missionary journey. Paul and Barnabas part company over a disagreement whether to take John Mark with them. Paul chooses Silas and begins his second missionary journey. This lesson teaches students that the Holy Spirit guides … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Take your students on a journey through the Book of Acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after Jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the Holy Spirit. Students will learn how they too can live a powerful life serving Jesus as the Holy Spirit empowers them. This page is the index to our … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is about God delivering Peter from prison. The believers were constantly praying for this seemingly impossible situation. Students will learn from this story that nothing is too hard for God. They can trust Him even when life situations seem bad. The original learning context for this material was older elementary Sunday School. It can also be adapted for … More Children’s Ministry Resources