Seasonal & Holiday Resources

This contains all the special seasonal resources for holidays and annual events.

New 2024 Back To School Sunday School Curriculum

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I just finished the editing round on our new Back To School: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum, and I’m excited to share the first week’s free sample lesson with you. Check it out and visit The Sunday School Store for the complete 4-lesson curriculum series. This four-week series is all about helping kids understand that God is always with them, no matter what challenges they face. Why is this curriculum so special? Because it focuses on four powerful

37 Mother’s Day Bible Verses for 2024: Scripture Passages on Motherhood

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with these heartfelt Bible verses that honor mothers and their invaluable role in our lives. Discover scripture from Proverbs and other passages that express gratitude, love, and admiration for mothers. This is an article about Bible verses for Mother’s Day. It discusses honoring mothers and their importance. The article lists many scriptures from Proverbs and other places in the Bible. Some of the important points are that mothers should be honored and praised. They

Announcing “Bible Beach Club,” an Exciting Summer Children’s Ministry Curriculum

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Introducing Bible Beach Club: A Summer Blessing for Your Children’s Ministry Hello everyone, Tony Kummer here from The Sunday School Store! I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you who are dedicated to the spiritual growth and engagement of children in your ministry. We’ve just launched a brand new curriculum for the summer that I believe is going to be a wonderful addition to your children’s programs. It’s called “Bible Beach Club,” and it’s

Announcing “Summer Games,” a Fun New Olympic-Themed Children’s Ministry Curriculum for 2024

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I’ve just finished editing our new Summer Games 3-lesson curriculum series inspired by the Olympic Games. Wow – this one will be a lot of fun for churches, especially at the end of July when attendance is a struggle in Sunday School. Here are the details for anyone interested. Why Choose “Summer Games” for Your Summer Series? As the world gets ready for the Olympic Games, you can add some excitement to your children’s ministry with the

Mother’s Day Coloring Pages (Free PDF Printables)

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Download these free printable Mother’s Day coloring pages. Use as simple gifts for kids to color for their mom (or grandma). Download all 7 coloring sheets in one printable PDF Mother’s Day coloring book, or scroll to see all illustrations. Mothers are a blessing – our printable coloring sheets will help children celebrate mom (and grandma). Use the simple click & print PDF links below. All the coloring pages above are included in the free Mothers Day

Free Easter Bible Word Search Printable PDF

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As we approach the beautiful season of Easter, a time of reflection and celebration, I’m thrilled to share a special gift with all of you – a Free Easter Bible Word Search Printable PDF. This isn’t just any ordinary word search; it’s a journey through the heart of the Bible, designed to bring the stories and teachings of our faith into the hands of both young and old alike. Download the NIV version below or get the

NEW: Children’s Ministry Easter Curriculum

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We are thrilled to introduce a brand new 5-week curriculum from the Sunday School Store, specifically designed to be used during Easter and Lent. This teaching unit is the perfect fit for Children’s Ministry, Kids Church, or Sunday School. In fact, many congregations have already adapted it for preschool or youth ministry. You won’t want to miss out on this exciting opportunity to enhance your educational programs and engage your students in meaningful ways. Order now and

Valentine Bible Verse Word Search for Kids

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Enjoy this free download to help kids learn what the Scriptures say about LOVE. This PDF download featured 10 Bible verses about love. Pick from NIV, KJV, or ESV. This “word for word” search helps kids see that every word matters in God’s Word. Click here to download in NIV – or get the other translation options for this Valentine’s Day Bible Word Search at the Sunday School Store. This Valentine’s Day, delve into the heart of

10 Bible Word Search Puzzles for Christmas

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We’ve had such great feedback for our word-for-word scripture search puzzles that we decided to make a Christmas edition. So please enjoy – click below to download in NIV or visit the Sunday School Store to pick KJV or ESV versions. “10 Free Christmas Bible Word Search Puzzles” are also available in ESV and KJV from the Sunday School Store. Don’t miss the original Word-for-Word Bible Seek and Find Puzzles, which is also free from the Sunday

NEW: Pumpkin Prayer Challenge 4-Lesson Sunday School Curriculum for Kids

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The Pumpkin Prayer Challenge is a 4-lesson Sunday School curriculum designed for kids. It offers an easy-to-teach lesson plan with various resources to engage children in learning and understanding the Bible. Download the free sample lesson below to help kids grow their prayer life. The curriculum includes: The Pumpkin Prayer Challenge is part of the Sunday School Store’s collection of teacher-friendly lesson plans, including coloring pages, worksheets, discussion questions, prayer, and parent take-home sheets. The store offers

Celebrate the True Spirit of Christmas with Gingerbread Bash!

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The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ than with an engaging, family-friendly event that combines fun, faith, and festivity? Introducing Gingerbread Bash, a gospel-centered Christmas experience that promises to be the highlight of your holiday season. Here’s why your church or family should consider participating in this unique event. Click here to learn more! What is Gingerbread Bash? Gingerbread Bash is a 60-90 minute program designed for

Announcing the “Heroes of the Nativity”: A New 5-Lesson Christmas Curriculum for Children’s Ministry

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new children’s ministry curriculum for the upcoming Christmas season: “Heroes of the Nativity“. This 5-lesson series is designed to help children aged 6-12 years old experience the joy of faith in God through the stories of the heroes of the Nativity. Download the 1st week’s lesson as a free sample below. Life can sometimes be a little scary and uncertain, can’t it? Even in the Bible, people faced

Introducing “Harvesting Gratitude”: A 4-Week Thanksgiving Children’s Ministry Curriculum

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new digital curriculum, “Harvesting Gratitude: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum“. This unique study is designed to help children aged 6-12 years recognize, understand, and express gratitude for the blessings that God has bestowed upon them in their everyday lives. Enjoy the 1st week as a free sample lesson. A Journey of Discovery and Appreciation “Harvesting Gratitude” is more than just a curriculum; it’s a journey of discovery and appreciation.

New Children’s Ministry Curriculum: “Everyday Heroes: Honoring God’s Workforce”

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We are excited to announce the launch of our latest children’s ministry curriculum – “Everyday Heroes: Honoring God’s Workforce“. This 5-week downloadable series is crafted with the aim to teach our children the value and dignity of work from a biblical perspective. This engaging new curriculum is available for immediate download from The Sunday School Store. This is a perfect series for back-to-school and labor day to teach kids about the value of work. In our modern

NEW: Back To School 4-Week Sunday School Curriculum: Backpacks, Blessings, and New Beginnings

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As we approach the new school year, it’s time to equip our children not just with school supplies, but also with spiritual tools to navigate this vital phase confidently. I am thrilled to introduce a new curriculum series from the Sunday School Store, titled “Back To School: Backpacks, Blessings, and New Beginnings.” This 4-week children’s ministry curriculum is designed for children aged 6-12 years old and is available for instant PDF download. Download the free sample lesson

NEW: Celebrating Mothers Sunday School Curriculum

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The Sunday School Store has recently released a new 4-week children’s ministry curriculum called “Celebrating Mothers” for Mother’s Day. This curriculum is designed to help children appreciate and honor the important role that mothers, grandmothers, and other nurturing women play in their lives. Download the 1st week as a free sample lesson. The “Celebrating Mothers” curriculum is based on the big idea that mothers are a blessing from God. The curriculum includes four lessons that explore this

Jesus is the Star! Craft Ideas for Christmas and the Nativity

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Christmas is a joyful, blessed, marvelous time and day to celebrate. It can be easy, though, to get wrapped up in holiday hubbub and forget where our focus should be. As we anticipate and rejoice in the birth of Jesus, we should also think about the blessing of why He came and what it means for us. These fun crafts are great for anytime around Christmas, offering unique takes on the story of the Nativity. A “Star

Good News! Craft Ideas for Christmas Angels as God’s Messengers

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Angels are remarkable to consider, and are an integral part of the Nativity narrative. God’s messengers might not have been as “white and fluffy” as we typically imagine them, but whatever they looked like, they spread hope and good news of blessing to Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. Celebrate the Christmas story with a couple of fun angel crafts. An “angel in a pail” uses creative supplies on hand to put together an unusual angel. An “Angel

Crafts for Easter – He is Risen! Bible Craft Activities on The Resurrection of Jesus  from John 20:1-18

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He is Risen!  Craft Ideas for Resurrection Sunday. Easter is here! It’s always fun to celebrate this spring holiday with crafts that feature the typical chicks, flowers, or bunnies…but even more important is recalling the glory of the resurrection! Jesus came back to life after being crucified. This is our great hope and joy, on Easter and always. Here are a couple of creative ideas to celebrate Easter. A “sensory cross” uses a variety of decorations on

The Hope of Easter: Children’s Sermon Lesson on The Resurrection of Jesus from John 20:1-18

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Children’s Message for Kids Church on the Resurrection Hope of Easter Sunday. Download this children’s sermon to use in your Sunday School or Kids Church this Easter Sunday! Lesson Objective: Throughout history, we have seen stories of underdogs pulling through. Sometimes this means sports teams winning against all odds. In other cases, it might be an outnumbered army overpowering a foe. This message reminds children that Easter is a time to rejoice in the greatest “surprise” victory

Lent Activities for Kids

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If you’re looking for ways to engage your kids during Lent, check out these simple Lent activities for kids from Children’s Worship Bulletins. From making a Lenten calendar to giving up something special for 40 days, there are plenty of ways to help your little ones understand the Bible story of Easter and experience Holy Week as a meaningful season. Click here to get the Lent printables directly from their blog. Don’t forget their family Easter activities

St Patrick’s Object Lesson – Trusting God in Times of Doubt

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Kids need to know that God is in control – this children’s message object lesson makes that point with a fun reference to St. Patrick’s Day. Download the message script below and watch the demonstration video to help you prepare. “Trusting God in Times of Doubt” Children’s Sermon Object Lesson from John 4:5-42 Main Objective: This message is a reminder that God is in control, no matter what else might happen. We are not subject to the

Bible Craft Ideas (Luke 2:41-52) Boy Jesus in the Temple

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The only story we seem to get in the Bible describing the childhood life of Jesus is an interesting one. It would seem that Mary and Joseph “lost” their son, but Jesus was right where He knew He should be. In this passage, we note how Jesus knew that He was God’s Son, although He was growing as a human, as well. This might be tough to understand—it was for Joseph and Mary, too! Children can take

Don’t Miss Jesus! Luke 2:41-52 Children’s Sermon

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Who was and is Jesus? That might seem like a simple and straight forward Gospel question, but it’s an important one to address frequently with kids. This message focuses on the story of Jesus in the temple as a 12-year-old boy. The story reminds us that Jesus was aware of His identity as the Son of God, but also obeyed His parents and was responsible to them as a human. Mary and Joseph thought Jesus was lost,