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This week’s Gospel lesson features coins, monetary value, and the idea of living as people made in God’s image, and with the purpose of serving Him. These two (ish) crafts focus on putting Christ first and foremost. We present here a coin collage of sorts (with variation possibilities), as well as a coin bank for collecting prayers or tithes. Additional … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you need a scripture based game to boost your Bible lesson, be sure to search the free Bible Games Central website. They have hundreds of fun group activities organized by scripture and topic. Here are a few of our favorites. Free Printable Activities from Bible Games Central Books of the Bible Games These Books of the Bible Games are … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these craft projects when teaching the Parable of the Wedding Feast from Matthew 21:1-14. Download the directions below and watch our example video as you prepare. “You’re Invited” Bible Craft Ideas on the Parable of the Wedding Feast The parable of the marriage feast is a great opportunity to include party-like elements in craft and story-telling. The message we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These simple Bible crafts for kids are based on the parable of the tenants found in Matthew 21. Download our directions below, watch the example video, and gather your supplies to teach in your Sunday School. Second Chances & Christ Our Cornerstone Craft Ideas for the Parable of the Vineyard Tenants Try again? How about “give again”? The parable … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These Sunday School crafts are inspired by the parable of two sons in Matthew 21:23-32. Use them to help children understand that true obedience comes with actions, not just words. “Do What You Say!” Bible Craft ideas on Matthew 21:23-32 True Obedience: Craft Ideas for the Parable of the Two Sons “Actions speak louder than words” is a well-known and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these Sunday School crafts to help kids the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard found in Matthew 20:1-16. Download the printable directions below, gather your craft supplies, and watch our demonstration video as you prepare to teach. “The Last Shall Be First” Bible Craft ideas from Matthew 20:1-16 “That’s not fair!!!” Children are often quite concerned with what seems … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these Bible crafts to help children understand the meaning of forgiveness and mercy. They are perfect learning activities for any Sunday School Bible lesson about forgiving others. Download the PDF printable craft directions, watch our demonstration video, and gather your project supplies. “Have Mercy!” Bible Craft Ideas for Forgiving Others The lesson for the parable of the unmerciful servant … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In this lesson and craft emphasis, children will focus on the importance of making peace with one another, even in times of trouble or conflict. The Gospel of Matthew gives us a model for dealing with sinners or those who have conflict with us. “Make Peace and Keep Friends” Craft Ideas for Conflict Resolution Matthew 18 In these crafts, kids … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these craft activities in your Sunday School class or children’s ministry when teaching about the Church as the “Body of Christ.” The body of Christ is a concept that is addressed multiple times in the New Testament, and is both important and fun to illustrate. Children can identify with body parts (as we all have them!), and with the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these Bible craft ideas in your Sunday School class for teaching about when Jesus met the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28. On the outset, Jesus ignoring a woman and then nearly calling her a “dog” does not seem like a terrific story for kids! However, the story of the Canaanite woman has a couple of important truths … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this Bible craft in your Sunday School class when teaching about the Jesus walking on the water in Matthew 14:22-33. Download the directions below, gather your craft supplies, and watch our demonstration video as you prepare. “Keep Your Eyes on Jesus” Craft Ideas for Jesus and Peter Walking on the Water The story of Jesus walking on water is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this Bible craft in your Sunday School class when teaching about the Jesus feeding the multitudes in Matthew 14:13-21. Download the directions below, gather your craft supplies, and watch our demonstration video as you prepare. “Jesus Feeds 5000” Craft Ideas The feeding of the multitude (really 5,000 plus, since women and children weren’t even in the head count) is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this Bible craft in your Sunday School class when teaching about the Parables of the Great treasure in Matthew 13:44-45. Download the directions below, gather your craft supplies, and watch our demonstration video as you prepare. “Parables on the Great Treasure” Sunday School Crafts What makes for better crafts than the topic of treasure? Jewels, sparkles, and beautiful objects … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Parable of the wheat and the weeds might seem like an admonition to get rid of the “bad seed” or unsavory characters…however, the real message behind the metaphor is one that reminds us to let God be the judge of men’s hearts. These simple crafts seek to remind students of the story itself, as well as the moral it … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Parable of the Sower can be slightly challenging to look at when working with very young children, as far as metaphor explanation goes. However, it is a fun one when it comes to crafts. As with many planting and growth analogies, there are plenty of engaging ways to make items that lend themselves to the story. Here are a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Sunday School Store has just released this fun and affordable t-shirt craft project for your children’s ministry. Kids will love designing their own shirts and remember this fun project for years to come. How cool — they can wear it and spread an uplifting message from God’s Word. “Shine for Jesus” Coloring T-Shirt The Shine t-shirt has the text … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these easy craft ideas for your kids to celebrate the 4th of the July. These projects are focused on the theme “Freedom in Christ.” Download the craft directions below, watch our example video, and gather your supplies. Fourth of July, Happy Birthday America, Independence Day…there are a lot of names the holiday goes by, but on July 4th, Americans … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these simple crafts in your Sunday School class when teaching from Matthew 10:40-42. In that Bible passage, Jesus teaches about hospitality and welcoming others. Print our directions below, gather your supplies, and watch the craft demonstration video as you prepare these projects. “Welcoming Others & Hospitality” Craft Ideas on Matthew 10:40-42 The dictionary defines “welcome” in a few ways, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Father’s Day is a perfect holiday for crafts in your Sunday School class. Use the following project ideas to add some hands-on learning to your lesson plans this third Sunday of June. Download the craft directions below, gather your supplies, and watch our video demonstration of these projects. “Great Dads Make Us Glad” Craft Ideas for Father’s Day Happy Father’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these crafts when teaching kids about God’s love for all people. They work with any anit-racism Bible study or lesson about how the Gospel can bring peace to all people. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. It is all too unfortunate, but discrimination and prejudice seem an ever-present element of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these crafts when teaching kids about the sharing the Gospel with others (aka evangelism). They work with any lesson plan about telling others about God’s love. We wrote them to accompany a Matthew 9:37-38 Sunday School lesson. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. What is a harvest, and what does … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these printable crossword puzzle worksheets when teaching about the Days of Creation from Genesis 1. All five activities can be downloaded with the printable PDF link below. Special thanks: This free resource was shared from a reader named Joann Reifel. I am helping local Sunday School teachers by supplying outlines and sometimes substitute teaching at one of our local … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these crafts when teaching kids about the Great Commission that Jesus commanded his disciples before his ascension. They work with any Matthew 28:16-20 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. “Go Make Disciples” Craft Ideas based on the Great Commission The Great Commission is something we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these crafts when teaching kids about the Pentecost, the day when the Holy Spirit gave birth to the Church. They work with any Acts 2:1-11 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. “The Holy Spirit Breathes Fire” Craft Ideas for the Celebration of Pentecost Pentecost is … More Children’s Ministry Resources