This little review game is a little twist on the standard ball toss game. You can watch the video below for a visual demonstration. We used it in children’s church in connection with our Bible lesson on Psalm 118:24. Leave your own comments below to help us improve this idea for other readers. Supplies: Soft […]
Lesson: This is the Day the LORD Has Made, Let Us Rejoice! (Psalm 118:24)
This is a simple lesson plan for children’s church. It could be modified with more learning activities and expanded into a full Sunday School Lesson. Main Idea: We can choose to rejoice in whatever kind of day God gives us. Required Supplies: Marker board (or poster board) to display the Bible verse on the wall. […]
Children’s Books by Mandy Groce & Sojourn Kids
Most of our readers love the illustrations from Mandy Groce on our website, now you can read some of her writing in two new books for children. What is the Gospel? and What is the Church? present solid biblical teaching in a storybook format for children. These are perfect to read along with your child […]
“Fruit of the Spirit” Music Video from Go Fish
This video is from the new Go Fish VBS for 2013 called “Gotta Move!” You can buy the DVD or whole VBS kit on their official website. We’re excited to have another high quality song for kids about the spiritual qualities that God can build into a believer’s life. We use the top instruments and technology to […]
21 New Year’s Ideas for Children’s Ministry
Since the holiday has their attention, use some of these free ideas to teach them God’s Word. Lesson Plans “One Thing” New Year’s Bible Lesson Bible Lesson: Keeping the Christmas Spirit in the New Year Object Lessons New Years Object Lesson (Matthew 5:14) Sparklers or Candles Object Lesson: Prayer Balloons Object Lesson: Do You Have […]
Flyer: Show Appreciation to Church Nursery Workers
This is a simple flyer to hang up around your church. It reminds members to say thanks to the church nursery volunteers. After all, the are serving the most important guests each Sunday. Click on the image to the right to download as a printable PDF document. You can also save the jpeg image. Some […]
“Fruit of the Spirit” for Kids – 9 Lessons & Coloring Pages (100% Free)
Use the link below to download the entire 9 lesson study, including worksheets & coloring pages. This material is 100% free to use in any ministry setting – important – if you like this all-in-one format leave us a comment. This page links to all our ministry resources based on the “Fruit of the Spirit” […]
Bible Alphabet Coloring Pages in French
Ces pages ont été créées à colorier en anglais. Un utilisateur du site web (couramment en français) les a traduits. Utilisez le lien ci-dessous pour télécharger l’ensemble du groupe. Cliquez ici pour télécharger (7 MB) Since most of our readers (and all of our writers) speak English, we’ve not been able to produce resources in […]
Our Favorite “Jesus Loves Me” Song for Kids
This isn’t the preschool “Jesus loves me song” that you remember. It’s a new original song & video with an upbeat sound and eye catching graphics. Show it to your kids and sing along. This video is from CrossRoads Kids Club. Watch this free worship song and share it with the kids in your ministry. […]
What Kids Need to Know about “Same-Sex Marriage”
Times have changed. Today’s kids live will inherit a world where gay marriage is accepted and affirmed, even by the President of the United States. Christians who maintain the biblical witness against this practice will be labeled “bigots.” More Suggested Reading: The ERLC of the Southern Baptist Convention has many helpful articles detailing what this […]
How will “Gay Marriage” impact Children’s Ministry?
With the coming political firestorm over “same-sex marriage,” it’s going to be a topic kids hear about. If your children aren’t asking yet, it’s just a matter of time. As ministry leaders, we should think carefully about how we respond and find the right balance of truth & grace. That’s why I sent the following […]
OMC Game: Bring Camp Fun to Your Church
Tonight we played the OMC game to mark the end of our Spring session of kids ministry programs. It was a blast, even with only 30 children playing. OMC stands for Organized Mass Choas. It’s a game developed by the CentriKid camps and published by LifeWay. Here’s how it works: Set everything up in a […]
Printable Child / Baby Dedication Certificate (Free Template Download)
Download this printable baby dedication certificate to use in your church to commemorate your next parent-child dedication service. It’s ready to go directly from the free PDF printable, but you can download the WORD doc version if you need a template to customize it for your church. Just use the links below and print on […]
Mother’s Day Sunday School Lesson
This simple lesson plan for Mother’s Day is based on Ephesians 6:1-3. The PDF download includes 6 original coloring pages and a printable game about biblical mothers. This is a simple lesson plan I’ve written for our kids church on Mother’s Day. My target length is about 20 minutes during the children’s church service. It […]
“Up from the grave he arose” Lyrics + YouTube Video “Low in the grave he lay”
I was looking for Easter hymn “Low in the Grave” or “Up from the Grave He Arose” and found this adorable clip on YouTube. It appears to be a recording of two brothers presenting a music special at a small church. They really sing their hearts out and get most of the words correct. This […]
Last Minute Ideas for Easter
If you’re looking for a last minute supplement to your Easter Bible Lesson, this page is a great place to look. Here are some of the most popular free resources from our website, plus a few more from other sites that we recommend. Easter Poem for Children Using M&M’s (free Printable) God’s Story “Easter” Video […]
Video: The Easter Story Using Candy & Peeps
I found this playful version of the Easter Story on Jenny Funderburke’s blog. I thought it would be a nice option for teenagers and feed some good conversation about what the Resurrection really means. It includes scenes from the Gospel’s acted out using traditional Easter candy. You can watch it on YouTube, but you’ll need […]
“Easter Story” Video Clip for Kids (FREE Download)
We just discovered another helpful video that presents the Easter Story for children. This one is just over 4 minutes long and would be a perfect supplement to any lesson plan about Jesus’ Resurrection. See more free Easter videos from Crossroads Kids. Download on VIMEO The download is free on Vimeo.com if you sign up for their […]
“The Last Supper” Video for Kids
The animated clips form the Jesus Storybook Bible are perfect media tools to supplement my children’s ministry lesson. Here is a new one, just released for Easter, that tells the story of Jesus and the Last Supper. The download is free on Vimeo.com if you sign up for their free account. I love they way they capture […]
Jenny Funderburke: 2012 Blog Madness Champion
We started with 68 blogs and the competition has come down to only four. Which of these finalists will be crowed 2012 Kids Ministry Blog champion? You have until next Thursday 29 March (approx 10 PM EST) to rally support for your favorites. Endorsements, smack talk, and predictions welcome in the comment section below. Jenny Funderburke: Champion The […]