This contains all the special seasonal resources for holidays and annual events.
Use this free Christian coloring sheet to help children remember that Jesus is the greatest “gift” ever given. When God gave his son to the world, it wasn’t for our temporary happiness but our eternal joy in Him. Click on the preview image to download this coloring sheet in print-friendly PDF format. We’ve also uploaded the JPEG version for any … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net Object: This game is a mix of charades, listening, and tons of laughing! Supplies: Large bowl Timers Scrap pieces of paper (each student & leader need 3 pieces) Pens Preparation: Give each preteen a pen and three pieces of paper How to Play: Everyone will receive 3 pieces of scrap paper and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible teaching skit reviews the events that happened after Jesus’ birth – meeting Simeon and Anna in the temple, the Wise Men coming, and the angel telling Joseph to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt. It is designed to be read during Sunday School or children’s church to review the story. Different children could play the roles in different … More Children’s Ministry Resources
* This idea was submitted by Bethany Tapp, the director of children’s ministries at the United Christian Church of Dubai. In preparation for our church’s Christmas carnival I was looking for a book to give families that was clear on the gospel as it told the Christmas story and couldn’t find anything that fit my needs, so I decided to write one for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In Matthew 2:2 the wise men travel seeking the new king of Israel. What they discover is a young child who was God come in human flesh. While they did not arrive until some months (or up to 2 years) after Jesus was born, it was at the star above Bethlehem that appeared when he was born that led the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When the angels announced the birth of Jesus Christ, they brought a message of peace and goodwill on the Earth. This coloring page is based on that scripture text in Luke 2:14. This coloring sheet and printable illustrations can be used in any ministry context, but they would be most helpful in a Sunday School lesson leading up to Christmas. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This playful coloring sheet and cartoon will help children remember that even Santa (the historical figure) was a follower of Jesus. The dialogue balloon shows Santa saying, “Hear ye HIM, not me.” You can use the coloring sheets as an activity or simply print the full color illustration below to discuss the differences between Jesus and Saint Nicolas. Click on … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This simple coloring sheet can be used to teach children the meaning behind the Advent candles used in many churches. There is room for the children to label each candle with the theme of the week (i.e. hope, peace, etc). This is a departure from my usual humorous cartoon style. I realize many churches in the body do not celebrate … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Themed lessons are ideal for Sunday School–especially during major holidays like Christmas! Delicious and colorful candy canes are easy to find and they make good props for Sunday School lessons and games. Fill in those blank slots in your classroom schedule with candy cane Christmas games. Keep a stash of canes on hand throughout the holiday season and try these … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Oh the Nativity! What a magnificent and detailed story we have about God’s love for mankind. It’s a narrative that deserves reverence and a more than a half-hearted, annual re-telling . As children’s ministers, it’s our awesome job to share this wonderful tale of love to our children with as much excitement as we can. Honestly, there are tons of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What do you do when you’ve got a group of children in your ministry who don’t like to perform in front of an audience, who refuse to learn lines or can’t make practice dates? Opt for the photo storybook program! It’s an easy Christmas program alternative when you’re short on time, budget and cast members. If your church regularly uses … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free lesson plan is based on the events of Luke 17 when Jesus healed 10 men of leprosy. It highlights the theme of thankfulness to God, especially for the mercy Jesus shows for us. Children will learn that we should always say “thank you” to God for his kindness. Lesson Title: Saying Thank You to God Bible Reference: Luke … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Planning a Thanksgiving meal for bus riders when you have ample space, volunteers and time is a cinch. What if you don’t have those kinds of resources but still want to minister to the kids and families in your community this Thanksgiving? Have a Thanksgiving feast—bus ministry style! It takes a bit of planning but it’s a bus ministry promotion … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when you produce a newsletter every week or even once a month. The same features, the regular columns–these can get pretty stale over time. You’ve probably noticed that some weeks, parents and kids can’t wait to pick one up. Other weeks, your newsletters go unnoticed on the welcome table. Break out of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We created this wreath with the hopes that folks would enjoy coloring and assembling it in either small groups (classroom, families, Sunday school, etc.). IT’s one of our most popular Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids. The wreath can be printed with multiple copies of the decoration sheet if more children or time allows. Use the following links to download our printable … More Children’s Ministry Resources
From October to the end of November, you’ll always find candy corn in my kids church. It’s inexpensive, sweet and great inspiration for kids min activities. If you’re looking for a few filler ideas for your fall sessions, plug in one of these candy corn activities. Keep things on the sweeter side with some candy corn ideas. Candy Corn Prayers: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Besides playing a starring role in many Thanksgiving dinner, turkeys have little to do with Thanksgiving but understandably, children associate turkeys with the holiday. It is easy to implement some turkey games into your November kids ministry itinerary. You can use turkey games as a pre-lesson activity or use them as the end of an exciting teaching session. Inexpensive and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NASB For the month of November, in my Wednesday night Bible study, we will be focusing on being thankful. Being thankful seems to get easier the more that we do it, so I want my students to be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Like yours, my local church provides families with Halloween alternatives like trunk or treat and pumpkin prayer activities in kids church. But there’s always a bunch that likes going door-to-door for trick or treating, hoping to score big on candy and prizes. Even kids that don’t trick or treat understand the concept. Ring doorbell. Demand candy or deliver a trick. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s fall! Who’s planning a pumpkin party? I love this fall, un-scary theme for fall. We have a pumpkin party every year for all our kids. Besides pumpkin garland and cutesy decorations, you need some pumpkin theme games for kids to play. Put on some cheap grillz for authenticity! These fun ideas are perfect for a party or to add … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s Hallelujah Festival time! Christian schools and churches around the country hold these Halloween alternatives for kids to have a safe, less spooky celebration, with a focus on goodness and God. However, it is easy to get in a rut during these festivals. The same games, the same activities and since there are so many, you want yours to stand … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s just around the corner — it’s fall festival time. Or as we call them in some parts of the country, the Hallelujah festival. Having some Halloween alternatives for families is a great idea but waiting to the last minute to plan them can put you behind, big time. Don’t stress this year! You can make fall festival planning easier … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” is my favorite Halloween movie and every year, I love using the characters from this show in my ministry. It’s a sweet story about a boy named Linus who mistakenly puts his faith in a disappointing Great Pumpkin. Unlike the Linus, who delivers his eloquent speech at the Charlie Brown Christmas program, this little … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In a recent months, I’ve relied on photo booth backgrounds to help me pull off some fun themes in kids’ ministry. For example, during the “Jesus is My Superhero” crusade, we had a cardboard background painted to look like skyscrapers. Kids got to stand in the booth wearing their superhero costumes and get a photo taken, for free! This Halloween, … More Children’s Ministry Resources