This contains all the special seasonal resources for holidays and annual events.
Note: The file above includes this lesson plan and many bonus resources like our Bible Moms Cards & Crossword Puzzle, Game Ideas, Coloring Pages, and Kids Interview about Mom. It’s all 100% free to bless your ministry! This free Mother’s Day Bible lesson for children is intended for Mother’s Day, but could be adapted and utilized at any point of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I just found this great song on the Go Fish Guys YouTube channel. It’s a kid friendly song about moms. It might be something to show in kids church for mother’s day – or you can just send it to another mom in your life. The Mom Song Lyrics Words and music by Jamison J. Statema and Julie Statema © … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Hopefully, all of your Easter Sunday plans for your children’s ministry are in place and ready to go, but if that’s not the case, here’s a user-friendly way to engage and teach little ones in celebration of the resurrection. This method is especially nice for dealing with a large crowd, but can work well with any size group. Have your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is part 5 of 5 in our study called “Walk His Ways” based on the parables of Jesus. They were prepared for the Lenten season, but could be used anytime of year. This lesson explores losing and finding God, connecting with prayer, and reinforces the idea that God NEVER loses us with the story of The Lost Coin. Bible Story: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a simple devotional guide to help families worship Christ together during Easter time. It might be ideal for Saturday evening before Resurrection Sunday. Family Worship is the regular and intentional assembling as a family unit to worship God by reading scripture, praying and singing praise. This brief worksheet will help you lead your family in a short time of devotion … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This simple lesson plan is a great way to share the Gospel message at Easter (or anytime) in Children’s Church or Sunday School. It shows points kids to the future hope that Jesus made real when he rose from the dead. This lesson was written by Doug Wolter. This Bible lesson is based on J.C. Ryle’s sermon for children called, No More Crying. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Celebrate Easter in your children’s church by hosting an Easter parade. Work ahead of time if you want to roll out fancy floats. Alternatively, you could help kids make fancy or wacky Easter hats. Make arrangements with your senior pastor to choose a time kids can share their creations with adult worshipers. Organize a parade around the main sanctuary or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another craft idea from Cullen’s Abc’s. Watch the video below for her full instructions for making an Easter basket with your children. You will need white paper sacks (lunch bag size), decorative scissors, colored construction paper, and stickers or markers for decorating. For a more advanced option you can use paint and cookie cutters for stencils. I would … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The True Tale of Patrick Much myth and legend surrounds the story of Patrick, born in Britain in the late 4th century. St. Patrick is often reduced to a mythical figure who performed magical feats (like driving all the snakes out of Ireland). The truth, as usual, is better than fiction! All that can be known about Patrick comes from two … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teach Palm Sunday for kids with these fun Bible story lessons. Download our Palm Sunday lessons below (both versions below includes skit, coloring pages and craft idea.) Scroll down for a video Palm Sunday Story or kids. Palm Sunday is a day for the church to celebrate the coming of Jesus. Kids love the Palm Sunday Story because the fun … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Parades are fun and exciting – this simple preschool lesson will teach young children about Palm Sunday. The famous day when rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. This Bible story is sometimes called the triumphant entry, you can find it in Luke, Matthew, Mark, and John. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try something new for 2019 Resurrection Sunday. This page links to our best materials for teaching kids the Easter Story. Lessons, Crafts, Printables, Songs, and Games — all 100% free like God’s grace. 10 Best Crafts & Activities for Easter 15 Easter Coloring Pages Worksheets about Easter & Good Friday Sunday School Lessons for Easter? M&M Poem for Easter Story … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This holiday is more than candy and the color green! Let’s ensure kids hear that Jesus saved Patrick and sent him back to share God’s love with his enemies! Enjoy our most popular St. Patrick’s Day activities for children’s ministry. 3-in-1 Shamrock Coloring Page Children’s Sermon for St. Patrick’s Day Lesson on God’s Plan (Jer. 31) Veggie Tales Story of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This year let’s make sure kids learn how God saved and then send Patrick back to love his enemies. This is a great holiday to talk about sharing the Gospel. I’ve included kids discussion questions below. Discuss the Story of Patrick This clip originally appeared on their DVD titled “The Sumo of the Opera.” The clip is also available on … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is part 3 of 5 in our study called “Walk His Ways” based on the parables of Jesus. They were prepared for the Lenten season, but could be used anytime of year. This parable is sometimes called the parable of the great banquet. This lesson explores including and inviting others with the story of The Parable of the Great Feast. Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is part 2 of 5 in our study called “Walk His Ways” based on the parables of Jesus. They were prepared for the Lenten season, but could be used anytime of year. This lesson explores neighbors with the story of The Parable of the Good Samaritan. Bible Story: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Target … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Valentine’s Day is one of those cultural holiday’s in the United States that is getting harder to overlook. But Christians have so much to say about real love, I think it’s a great time to use a special craft or lesson in your Sunday School. With all these crafts, you should join them into a relevant Bible lesson about love. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is part 1 of 5 in our study called “Walk His Ways” based on the parables of Jesus. They were prepared for the Lenten season, but could be used anytime of year. Bible Story: The Parable of the Two SonsScripture: Matthew 21:28-32Target Age Group: Age 3 – 12 (U.S. preschool – 6th Grade)Time: 45 MinutesLearning Context: Children’s Church … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Your heart will melt when you hear the children singing praise to God this Easter morning. Use this video playlist with our favorite songs for Holy Week 2019. We’ve listed all the names on our original Kids’ Easter Songs post. Sing Along Preschool Songs for Easter Download these simple songs for toddlers or preschoolers to sing for Easter. They follow … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This simple heart craft is a perfect add-on to your Valentine’s Day Sunday School lessons. It has the words of John 3:16 inside a heart coloring page to remind kids that God’s love is what matters most! Use the link below to print the PDF version If you’re looking for Christian ideas for Valentine’s day, this John 3:16 valentine printable … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Valentine’s Day is perfect for a Sunday School lesson about God’s Love! Use our free Bible lesson plans and coloring pages to encourage children to love Jesus most of all. Listed below you will find crafts, lessons, and bonus ideas to make the most of this February. Valentines Sunday School Lessons Valentine’s Object Lesson “What is True Love?” Bible Lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free script for a children’s Christmas play was contributed by a reader named Julie Snyder. I would recommend adding some simple Christmas Bible readings along with this excellent script. You can also browse our other suggestions for doing a Christmas program at church. >> Download the Print-Friendly Version here. Christmas Hope CAST: Mom Son Daughter Mary Joseph Angel Isaiah … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another Christmas resource to share with children at your church. You can download and show this video or watch it directly from YouTube. Enjoy this video presentation of the Biblical Christmas story. This is offered free from the Christian Tools of Affirmation website. Video Description 16-page full-color softcover picture book tells the traditional story surrounding Jesus’ birth with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is taken from the passage where Wise men from the east follow a star seeking the King of the Jews. They seek help from Herod in Jerusalem and travel to Bethlehem to worship Jesus and give Him gifts. Both the Magi and Joseph are given dreams to keep them safe from Herod’s anger. It can be used for … More Children’s Ministry Resources