Pentecost is a powerful and memorable event in the history of the church, but the idea of who the Holy Spirit is can be somewhat challenging. These crafts celebrate Pentecost and the Holy Spirit by focusing on “wind-powered” elements. A wind sock can be hung up for decoration or breeze catching. “Air-blown paint” allows creativity (and a little mess). And … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Holy Spirit can be a challenging element of the Trinity to explain or discuss with children (or anyone, for that matter!). At Pentecost, we celebrate the coming of the Spirit and the “birthday” of the church. This message seeks to communicate to students who the Spirit is and what He does for us. We may not see the Holy … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This devotional draws on fantastical themes of fiction, in particular the Disney movie Moana, in which the ocean calls a young girl to pursue more than just a life of ease on her island. In the same way, as Christians we are called by God. We are meant to be more than just humans, and our lives are more … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This visual chat provides a bit of a reminder for kids of the awesome capabilities of God, as well as what it means to allow the Holy Spirit to work through us. Gather students together and have a talk about human limitations and Holy Spirit boundlessness. Appropriate age range: 5-11 Verses referenced: Romans 8:18-27 Hold up images of several … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids about the Day of Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit filled the early church with power. It’s based on Acts 2:1-12 where the disciples experience the miracle of Pentecost. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready to share this message in your church next … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach about Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Needed: a volunteer to play Peter (You can do this if you want.), flame relay cards Intro Game: The Spreading Flame Divide students into two or more teams. Print out or draw pictures of flames and place them at the opposite end of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids about the Holy Spirit. It’s based on John 14:15-21 where Jesus promised to send a comforter from God when he leaves the disciples. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready to share this message in your church next Sunday! Children’s Message: The Comforter Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these crafts when teaching kids about the Holy Spirit. They work with any John 14:1-14 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. Jesus Sent a Comforter! Craft Ideas for the Holy Spirit’s Comfort and Peace The Holy Spirit can be a tricky thing to focus on … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The church calendar events exhibit a pattern of patience…we wait at Advent time for the coming of the Messiah. Following that, we wait throughout Lent as we reflect on the significance of that season. When Good Friday and then Easter come, we rejoice in celebration of the risen Lord. And then we marvel at the Ascension and its admonition to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Being modern-day Christians, kids today may take for granted how radical it once was for non-Jews to get attention or hear the gospel. But we still at times might consider some things off-limits or “taboo,” or we think some types of people to be better than others. In this story, we see how God transformed Peter’s heart to realize how … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You and I know that God’s Word has a supernatural quality–it not only empowers, frees and comforts us but it is infused with the Holy Spirit. How many times have I read a verse and all of a sudden, it kind of “jumps off the page.” You see something unique and amazing for the first time even though you have … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This worksheet focuses on the Holy Spirit as one of the Trinity. It explains the Holy Spirit’s role and tells the story of when the Holy Spirit came. Click here to download this free printable This is part of a series of worksheets called “Learn About…” which interpret Bible topics on an elementary school level. Bibles and pencils are needed … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This craft activity is great for a windy, spring day. It’s would be a great Pentecost Sunday School craft. The children will make a pinwheel to teach them about how God is a spirit. A lesson can be taught, followed by making the craft and the children will finish by playing with their pinwheels outside. Click here to leave your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the fourth in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit. Click here to see all the lesson plans. Don’t miss our many other Fruit of the Spirit resources. The particular lesson focuses on the “Fruit of the Spirit” that God produces in believers. It challenges children to examine the outcome of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the third in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit. Here is the link to see all lessons in this series index. It was first prepared for a Children’s Church setting, but would work well as a Sunday School lesson also. Through a review game/object lesson, a Bible lesson game, and an … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the second in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit. Click here to see the series index. They were first prepared for a Children’s Church setting, but would work well as a Sunday School lesson also. Through an object lesson, a Bible study, small groups, and an art project, students will … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit. Click here to see the series index. This lesson first prepared for a Children’s Church setting, but would be ideal for a kids Sunday School. Through object lessons, a small group study of multiple verses, and a memory verse game, students … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Understanding the person of the Holy Spirit is often difficult for children (and even adults), but knowing God is essential to growing in our love for Him. This page is the index for our series of Sunday School lessons about the Holy Spirit. The links below lead to individual lesson plans. All these materials are free copy and use in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson continues the story of Cornelius and Peter and how God included Gentiles in His plan of salvation. This was a major event in the early church and shows God’s love was universal. This lesson was prepared for Sunday School but can be adapted for Children’s church and simplified for younger students. Bible Story: Cornelius Receives the Holy Spirit Scripture: Acts … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This printable Bible lesson would serve well in children’s Sunday School. You could also modify it for children’s church. It teaches about the Day of Pentecost where God gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to the early church.Be sure to note the additional resource links at the end of the lesson for more crafts and activities. Bible Story: Pentecost and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use science to illustrate Bible Truth! This classic object lesson is a fun way to explain that God’s Holy Spirit is everywhere even when we can’t see it. Watch the video example below. Have you ever been asked the following question? How can the Holy Spirit be a person in the Trinity and yet He cannot be seen and does … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free object lesson children’s message to teach kids about the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 15. Download the teaching notes below, gather your object lesson materials, and watch our video demonstration as you prepare to share. This sermon for kids is perfect for Sunday School, Kids Church, or any Children’s Ministry Bible lesson. Lesson Objective: We reap … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The word “sacrifice” often carries a connotation of suffering or struggle, as we think of giving things up or going without them. But the idea of sacrifice is more than that. Sacrificed items were meant to be given over completely to God, and that is how we want to think of our lives. This lesson looks at how we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about serving Jesus out of thankfulness. Needed: Bibles, a soft ball, brightly colored pieces of paper Intro Game: Thanks Toss Students stand in a circle and randomly toss a ball back and forth. Whenever someone catches the ball, they have to name one thing God or Jesus has done for them … More Children’s Ministry Resources