Title: The Angels Visit the Shepherds Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus is God’s promised Son Supplies: Bibles, Paper, crayons, markers Optional: Angels & Shepherds Coloring Page or view more of our Advent coloring pages Lesson Opening: A Savior for All People Ask: If you had some really important and exciting news to tell, who would … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: Jacob Runs from Laban Scripture: Genesis 31 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God’s (point upward) blessings (both hands up with palms toward you, and bring hands down) are unstoppable (hand on hip and other arm straight out with palm facing kids)! Supplies: Paper, markers/crayons, and pencils Lesson Opening: Our Unstoppable God! Ask the kids to think of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: Advent Lesson- Gabriel Visits Mary Scripture: Isa 9:6-7; Luke 1:26-38 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus (make a cross with arms) is God’s (point upward) promised (handshake with yourself) Son (rock your arms like a baby.) Supplies: Masking tape, blindfolds for half the class, Bibles, paper, markers Don’t miss all our free Christmas ideas for children’s ministry. We also have … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: God Parts the Red Sea Scripture: Exodus 14 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God Opens a Way of escape Supplies: Construction paper, scissors, glue, markers Coloring Page: Moses Parting the Red Sea Crossing by Mandy Groce Lesson Opening: Trusting God Ask: Have you ever been in a situation where you had to completely trust God to protect … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: The Last Plague Scripture: Exodus 11-13 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God’s people are saved by the blood of the Lamb Supplies: Marker board and markers Lesson Opening: Our God is Just Ask: Does anyone know what the word justice means? (To treat someone or something fairly). Ask: Can anyone think of an example of someone receiving … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: The First Nine Plagues Scripture: Exodus 7-11 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: There is only one true God Supplies: None Lesson Opening: One True God Ask: Have you ever seen God’s power on display? Maybe through a thunderstorm or the crashing waves of the ocean? (Allow time for responses.) Ask: Do you think God wants to share glory … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: God Calls Moses Through the Burning Bush Scripture: Exodus 2:11-4:31 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God equips the ones He calls Supplies: Bibles Lesson Opening: Excuses, Excuses Ask: Have you ever made an excuse for why you couldn’t do something? What was your excuse? Ask: Do we ever make excuses to God? Say: Sometimes God asks us … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: The Golden Calf Scripture: Exodus 32 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Where sin is great, God’s grace is greater Supplies: Play-Doh, Grey and brown construction paper, scissors, markers, index cards with books of the Bible on them Lesson Opening Get the kids’ attention as you use the Play-Doh to fashion some type of animal. It doesn’t have … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: God Provides for the Israelites in the Desert Scripture: Exodus 16-17 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God provides for us even when we grumble Supplies: Cut outs of hearts, crayons, bandanas or other small objects Lesson Opening: God Provides for Complainers Ask: What is something you’ve complained about in the last week? Ask: Does complaining ever really … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: Moses and Pharaoh Scripture: Exodus 5-7:13 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Supplies: Sponge, rock, pan, pitcher of water, white paper, pencils, light and dark-colored crayons Bonus Ideas: Compare this lesson plan with our larger series on Sunday School lessons on the life of Moses. Younger children may enjoy these “Moses Songs” for preschoolers. Lesson Opening Ask: How many of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: God Saves Baby Moses Scripture: Exodus 1-2:10 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Supplies: Bibles, story sequence sheets, construction paper, glue, scissors Optional: Baby Moses Dot-To-Dot Printable Lesson Opening Ask: What are some examples of times you’ve needed protection? Ask: Who or what protected you? Say: Our main point for our lesson today is: “we can trust God to protect us.” … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: Isaac and Ishmael Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Supplies: White board and marker Lesson Opening: Keeping Promises Play a quick round of Hangman using the white board using the phrase “God keeps his promises.” Give each child a chance to guess one of the letters. When the class figures it out, explain that this is part … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the last lesson in a series of 5 about Joseph’s life and the incredible way that God used him to bless his people. Title: Joseph is Revealed to His Brothers (Lesson 5 of 5) Scripture: Genesis 43-45 Target Age Group: Elementary, but could be modified for younger age groups Supplies: Several hula-hoops or masking tape, a way to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the fourth lesson in a series of 5 lessons about Joseph and the incredible way God used him to bless his people. Title: Joseph Helps his Family During the Famine Scripture: Genesis 41:56-42:2 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Supplies: Bread outline printouts (1 per child), Bibles for each child, paper, and pencils Optional Story Illustrations: The Story of Joseph … 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
This is the second lesson in a series of 5 lessons about Joseph and the incredible way God used him to bless his people. Title: Joseph is Sold into Slavery (Part 2 of 5 – more coming soon) Scripture: Genesis 37:12-26, Exodus 20:17, Romans 2:9-11, Romans 5:10 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Supplies: White board and marker Optional Story Illustrations: The … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first lesson in a series of 5 about Joseph’s life and the incredible way that God used him to bless his people. Title: Joseph’s Dreams (Lesson 1 of 5 – more coming soon) Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Supplies: paper, pencils, star printouts (download), crayons, scissors Optional Story Illustrations: The Story of Joseph Coloring … More Children’s Ministry Resources