Father’s Day Ideas for Children’s Ministry and Sunday School

Father’s Day always falls on the third Sunday in June. We all know that God is the best Father – but he also commands use to honor our father’s on Earth. Use these children’s ministry lessons, activities, crafts, printables, and coloring pages to teach on Father’s Day in your kids church or Sunday School. Read more Bible verses on Father’s Day as you prepare your lesson. Don’t miss the free Father’s Day Sunday School Lesson from Sunday School Works!

“Abba! A Father Who Provides” Father’s Day Bible Lesson for Kids

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GOD is the our Father. Use this simple Bible lesson to teach kids on Father’s Day. Download the teaching notes below. We’ve included crafts, game ideas, and other printable coloring pages to help you prepare and teach this important truth from God’s Word. “Abba! A Father Who Provides” Father’s Day Bible Lesson for Kids Father’s Day tends to attract much less attention and publicity than Mother’s Day. Perhaps it is eclipsed by other summer celebrations. Maybe masculine

“Our Heavenly Father Cares for Us” Object Lesson Message for Father’s Day

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Use this object lesson on Father’s Day to remind kids of how their Heavenly Father cares for them. This children’s sermon can be used with various Bible passages suggested below on the topic of the Fatherhood of God. Print the message notes below, watch our example video, and gather your supplies. Children’s Sermon Object Lesson Honoring our Heavenly Father on Dad’s Day Main Objective: God cares for all people, and promises to provide for us and take

Craft Ideas for Father’s Day

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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 Day! While cards may not be as flowery or fancy as those we create for Mother’s Day,

Hope in a Heavenly Father (Kids Bible Lesson) for Father's Day

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Type “father” into a Bible search engine and likely over a thousand verse references will pop up. Fatherhood is a key topic in both Old and New Testaments, as seen through genealogies, patriarchs, and character examples. Children might have different ideas of what a dad should be like, and unfortunately not all earthly fathers are present or set a Godly example. This lesson looks at a few elements of Biblical fathers and celebrates the comfort we can

Our Loving Father (Psalm 103:13) Sunday School Lesson

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Too many kids today are growing up without a positive example of a “loving father.” That’s why it’s so important to teach about the Goodness of God our Father.  This lesson was first designed for Father’s Day, but it can also be used anytime to teach about the character of our LORD. The format of this lesson is to be used in a Sunday School or Children’s Church setting. Objective: To help children gain and understanding that God

"Joseph: Jesus' Earthly Father" Story for Early Readers

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When Jesus was a child, he was under the care of an earthly father named Joseph. This printable booklet tells that story. One of the best ways to learn about some of the fathers that are in the Bible is to read about them. But, sometimes, for those who are new to reading, this can be a very difficult task. That’s why I created these Bible readers that follow nine of the fathers that are in the

"King David, Father to Solomon" Story for Early Readers

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David was also a father, most notably to Solomon. That is the story in the printable early reader. One of the best ways to learn about some of the fathers that are in the Bible is to read about them. But, sometimes, for those who are new to reading, this can be a very difficult task. That’s why I created these Bible readers that follow nine of the fathers that are in the Bible. I took nine

"Boaz, Grandfather to King David" Story for Early Readers

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This printable reader tells the story of Boaz, who would become the great grandfather to King David. One of the best ways to learn about some of the fathers that are in the Bible is to read about them. But, sometimes, for those who are new to reading, this can be a very difficult task. That’s why I created these Bible readers that follow nine of the fathers that are in the Bible. I took nine of

"Jephthah, the Foolish Father" Story for Early Readers

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Not all biblical fathers are good examples. One such foolish man was Jephthah who is the subject of this printable early reader. One of the best ways to learn about some of the fathers that are in the Bible is to read about them. But, sometimes, for those who are new to reading, this can be a very difficult task. That’s why I created these Bible readers that follow nine of the fathers that are in the

"Jacob, Father of the 12 Tribes of Israel" Story for Early Readers

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Jacob, who God renamed Israel, is the subject of this printable early reader. One of the best ways to learn about some of the fathers that are in the Bible is to read about them. But, sometimes, for those who are new to reading, this can be a very difficult task. That’s why I created these Bible readers that follow nine of the fathers that are in the Bible. I took nine of the most well-known fathers

"Isaac, Father of Jacob & Esau" Story for Early Readers

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In this printable story reader, kids will learn about Isaac and his two sons. One of the best ways to learn about some of the fathers that are in the Bible is to read about them. But, sometimes, for those who are new to reading, this can be a very difficult task. That’s why I created these Bible readers that follow nine of the fathers that are in the Bible. I took nine of the most well-known

"Father Abraham" Story for Early Readers

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This printable story reader will teach younger children about Father Abraham. One of the best ways to learn about some of the fathers that are in the Bible is to read about them. But, sometimes, for those who are new to reading, this can be a very difficult task. That’s why I created these Bible readers that follow nine of the fathers that are in the Bible. I took nine of the most well-known fathers from the

"Father Noah" Story for Early Readers

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This printable booklet teaches the story of Noah and his sons, who helped him built the Ark. One of the best ways to learn about some of the fathers that are in the Bible is to read about them. But, sometimes, for those who are new to reading, this can be a very difficult task. That’s why I created these Bible readers that follow nine of the fathers that are in the Bible. I took nine of

"Adam the First Father" Story for Early Readers

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This printable booklet tells the story of the first human father – Adam. One of the best ways to learn about some of the fathers that are in the Bible is to read about them. But, sometimes, for those who are new to reading, this can be a very difficult task. That’s why I created these Bible readers that follow nine of the fathers that are in the Bible. I took nine of the most well-known fathers

"Joseph – Jesus’ Earthly Father" Bible Story Teaching Skit

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This skit was written directly from: Matthew 1:18-25, 2:13-15 & Luke 2:1-7. It would be a helpful teaching idea for Father’s Day and helpful activity to supplement our printable Father’s of the Bible booklets. Characters / Props: Narrator “Time Passed” sign Angel Joseph Prophet Sign Bearer “Joseph – Jesus’ Earthly Father” Bible Story Teaching Skit Narrator: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together

"David Father to Solomon" Bible Story Teaching Skit

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This skit is written directly from: 2 Samuel 12:24, 1 Kings 1:11-17, 29-31, 39-40, 2:1-4. It would be a helpful teaching idea for Father’s Day and helpful activity to supplement our printable Father’s of the Bible booklets. Characters / Props: Narrator baby doll David sign that says “Time Passed and Solomon Grew” Bathsheba Solomon (non speaking part) Nathan Sign Bearer (non speaking part) Abishag (non speaking part) Zadok (non speaking part) People “David Father to Solomon” Bible Story

"Boaz Great Grandfather of King David" Bible Story Teaching Skit

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This skit was written directly from: Ruth 2:1-6, 8, 3:1-13, 4:1-6, 8-10, 13-17. It would be a helpful teaching idea for Father’s Day and helpful activity to supplement our printable Father’s of the Bible booklets. Characters: Narrator Naomi Ruth Boaz Reapers Reaper Leader Close Relative Elders Neighbor Women “Boaz Great Grandfather of King David” Bible Story Teaching Skit (Enter Naomi & Naomi) Narrator: Now Naomi had a kinsman of her husband, a man of great wealth, of the

Father's Day Object Lesson "A Gift for God" Mark 12:30-31

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Father’s Day is such an exciting time. I have a wonderful father so it’s easy for me to celebrate the day. I realize that not everyone can or likes to celebrate this holiday but for those of us who serve God, Father’s Day is a good day to honor our Heavenly Father. As teachers it’s the perfect opportunity to show children how to do the same. Don’t let the day go by without telling kids what God

"Father Jephthah" Bible Story Teaching Skit

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This skit was written directly from: Judges 11:1-11,30-32-34-39. It would be a helpful teaching idea for Father’s Day and helpful activity to supplement our printable Father’s of the Bible booklets. Characters: Narrator Jephthah Brothers Elders Daughter “Father Jephthah” Bible Story Teaching Skit Narrator: Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a valiant warrior. And Gilead was the father of Jephthah. Gilead’s wife bore him sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out. Brothers: You shall not

More Father's Day Games for a Sunday School

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Preparing your classroom for a festive Father’s Day? Better have a few games ready! I’ve learned from experience that having too much free time at the end of class can lead to mischief. Have a few Father’s Day themed games ready and you’ll be ready to go. Here are two brand new ideas for a Father’s Day themed lesson or party. Father Had a Little Lamb: You know the song Mary Had a Little Lamb? This is

"Father Jacob" Bible Story Teaching Skit

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This skit was written directly from: Genesis 29:13,15-20,23-29,31-35, 30:1-13,17-24,35:16-18. It would be a helpful teaching idea for Father’s Day and helpful activity to supplement our printable Father’s of the Bible booklets. Characters / Props: Narrator sign saying “7 Years Passed” Laban signs with names of Jacobs children Jacob (Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Asher, Leah Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah, Joseph, Benjamin) Rachel Sign Bearer Zilpah Bilhah Midwife “Father Jacob” Bible Story Teaching Skit Narrator: When Laban heard the

"Father Isaac" Bible Story Teaching Skit

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This skit is written directly from: Genesis 24:62-67, 25:21-28, 27:1-38. It would be a helpful teaching idea for Father’s Day and helpful activity to supplement our printable Father’s of the Bible booklets. Characters / Props: Narrator 2 baby dolls Isaac sign saying “Time Passed” Rebekah Servant God Sign Bearer Jacob Esau “Father Isaac” Bible Story Teaching Skit Narrator: Now Isaac had come from going to Beer-lahai-roi; for he was living in the Negev. Isaac went out to meditate

"Father Abraham" Bible Story Teaching Skit

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This skit is written directly from: Genesis 15:1-2, 5, 12-16, 18:1-5, 9-11, 21:1-3, 22:1-13. It would be a helpful teaching idea for Father’s Day and helpful activity to supplement our printable Father’s of the Bible booklets. Characters / Props: Narrator Sign that says “Time Passed” God Baby Isaac (doll or pretend) Abram/Abraham Sign Bearer 3 Men (angels) Sarah Isaac 2 Young Men Angel of the Lord “Father Abraham” Bible Story Teaching Skit Narrator: After these things the word

"Father Noah" Bible Story Teaching Skit

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This skit was written directly from: Genesis 6:5-10,13-18,22,7:1,6-7,13-17,8:13-18. It would be a helpful teaching idea for Father’s Day and helpful activity to supplement our printable Father’s of the Bible booklets. Characters /Props: Narrator “Time Passed” sign Lord Noah Sign Bearer Noah’s wife Shem, Ham, Japheth 3 wives “Father Noah” Bible Story Teaching Skit Narrator: Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart