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It’s the time of year for Christmas crafts and Christmas plays and Christmas carols. Our lessons are packed with tinsel and glitter. We’re making clay nativity scenes. We’re pretending to be wise men traveling to see Jesus. Use this activity for a teaching moment for children ages 7-11. In many ways, teaching children’s ministry at […]
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When I was a kid, we used to watch the Bozo Show. Bozo was a clown and they had kids play different games on the show. We loved watching the kids win their prizes. My favorite game on the show was called the Bozo Game. It was where there were 6 buckets line up behind […]
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Lesson Title: Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet Bible Reference: John 13:1-17 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: In John chapter 13 Jesus is almost ready for the Crucifixion but He still has more to teach the disciples. Typically we want to try to be the […]
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John had a very close relationship with Jesus as one of his most trustworthy disciples, but even he made mistakes! In the second lesson of the series, “Forever Changed,” children will learn how Jesus turned John’s prideful moments into humble lessons for the future. In addition, John continued to be a leader of the believers […]
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Title: John the Baptist Scripture: Matt 3:1-10; 14:1-12, Luke 3:1-20 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: We must prepare our hearts for Jesus Supplies: Copies of “I Have/Who Has” cards (download here) Lesson Opening Ask: What does it mean to prepare for something? (To prepare means to get ready.) Ask: If the President of […]
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Title: Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Scripture: John 12:12-50 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus is our Savior King Supplies: Marker board, markers, 2 blindfolds Lesson Opening: Hangman Play a round of hangman on the marker board using the main point for today’s lesson “Jesus is our Savior King.” Once the kids guess the phrase […]
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Do you remember the first time you heard the truth of the gospel? For many of us who grew up in Christian homes, the answer is no. Most of us can’t remember the first time we heard someone say that Jesus died for our sins. We might remember when we really understood the significance or […]
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Who remembers the 90’s cartoon ‘Pinky & the Brain?’ I was in college when the show was airing, but I work with kids and therefore I am not too proud to admit to regularly watching cartoons. My favorite part of the show was a conversation that happened in every episode. PINKY – “Gee Brain, what do you want […]
