This contains all the special seasonal resources for holidays and annual events.
Easter, to Christians, should be the most important celebration of the year. After all, Easter reminds us of what Jesus did and how He rose from the dead. It reminds us that God fulfilled His promises and sent a savior. Sometimes we go through the motions and forget why Easter is so significant. This lesson should help little ones understand … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Make sure kids hear the good news this Easter – download this simple children’s sermon and watch the example teaching video below. Video Example: Easter Children’s Message Main Objective: This is it! For the church, Easter and Christmas are the high holy days, sure to attract attention and attendance. Children hunt for plastic eggs and dress in fancy attire, but … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As we prepare for Holy Week and receive palm branches for church services, it’s easy to go through the motions and casually discuss the donkey and the palm parade, without thoroughly contemplating what it all means. This lesson reminds students of the significance behind the Triumphal Entry, and celebrates Christ’s work in our lives. Lesson focus: Jesus came to save … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children need to hear the truth about the Resurrection of Jesus – These 15 worship songs for children will melt your heart as the kids sing the Gospel this Easter Sunday. Everyone knows music can have a lasting impact – especially when it helps kids learn about Jesus. As you can see from the video above, I’ve included classic hymns … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Easter Game idea was shared by Bible Games Central. Use it to add a fun element to your kids teaching plan as we approach Easter Sunday. Use the discussion points below to make it a full lesson for children’s church too! Easter Egg Plate Relay Standing in a line, teams race to pass Easter eggs from one player to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It was a parade unlike any other – Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. It was a big deal, but what did it all mean? This message for children will explain the meaning behind the celebration. Use the download links below and watch the video teaching example. Main Objective: As the church prepares to enter its most significant … More Children’s Ministry Resources
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 22 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 22: GOD IS MAJESTIC Key Verse: “O Lord, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Jesus’ Triumphant entry was an amazing moment in Bible history. Download the kids version of the Palm Sunday story below in video format. Scroll down of lessons, crafts, and printables. This is another wonderful free video from Crossroads KidsClub. Be sure to checkout their page on Vimeo. Lessons on Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Lesson Preschool Version Triumphant Entry Lesson Palm … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children’s Message: Jesus, St. Patrick, and God’s Presence Everywhere Bible Reference: Luke 13:34-35, Joel 3:16, Jeremiah 14:8 Main Objective: This specific Gospel lesson is slightly challenging, as Jesus is lamenting the abandonment and actions of Jerusalem, and being warned of His own persecution. However, it can be tied in with the season through a brief discussion of Saint Patrick. Saint … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bible Focus: God offers us His comfort and presence, making and keeping promises throughout history! This lesson provides a twist on traditional St. Patrick’s Day emphasis by looking at the event’s founder relative to Biblical prophets. Patrick followed God’s lead and spread the word of the Gospel, just like Old (and New) Testament heroes followed God’s direction. Target Age Group: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s the time of year for Christmas crafts and Christmas plays and Christmas carols. Our lessons are packed with tinsel and glitter. We’re making clay nativity scenes. We’re pretending to be wise men traveling to see Jesus. Use this activity for a teaching moment for children ages 7-11. In many ways, teaching children’s ministry at Christmas time is easy. It’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This new series of coloring pages for Advent will help children count the days leading up to Christmas. Each includes a scripture and the biblical scene that tells the story of Christ’s birth in a coloring book format. The idea is to complete one each day in December leading up to Christmas. *12/5/19 corrected the files to fix the blank … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids love to wear paper bracelets! I don’t care if they are a boy or a girl, young kids love to have paper wrapped around their wrist. My youngest son, 2nd grade, thinks he looks like a super hero when he has a paper bracelet on. Click on the preview image above to download the printable PDF I ran with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a great way to incorporate handwriting into your Bible work. Just simply print these pages out and give them to your students. There is a print version as well as a cursive version so, depending on the age of your children, there will be a version suitable just for them. Don’t miss our list of short Bible verses … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this creative children’s sermon for kids going back to school. It’s based on Proverbs 27:17 and uses pencils as an object lesson. Supplies: Whether or not it is back to school or class testing time, pencils are always valuable tools for demonstrating principles of Christian living. Children’s Message for “Back to School” To emphasize the pencil parables, start by … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download and print our 100% free activities for the 4th of July in Sunday School. God has blessed America! Let’s teach kids to respect their freedom and give thanks to God on the 4th of July. The Fourth of July is a major holiday in the United States. It’s officially called Independence Day and is a celebration about our freedom as a nation. The Fourth … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Easter is just around the corner and I am so excited! In celebration of my favorite holiday I have a few object lessons to share with you. It won’t take but a few supplies to teach but the end result should make a powerful impact on your class. In this “golden egg” object lesson, I talk about the power of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Introduce your class to the wonder of the resurrection using this “He Is Risen” object lesson. This visual aid will help kids “see” that Christ is risen from the grave, alive again just as Acts 3:15 describes: “You have killed the author of life but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of that.” You’ll have to do … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.” John 7:24 NIV Is your Easter hollow? That’s the question I asked myself recently and I plan to ask my kids this coming Sunday. Don’t get me wrong, folks. I love Easter decorations and candies and all the activities that come with this time of year. I am not here to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Have your children ever wondered what some of those words mean in the Christmas carols that we sing? When we were at church a few weeks ago, we were singing “Angels We Have Heard on High” and we got to the chorus part of “Gloria, In Excelsis Deo”. I was singing it not thinking anything of it when my oldest … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This devotional is designed for the family and can be done on Thanksgiving or around Thanksgiving. The objective of this devotional is to teach children to thank God for all of the things that they are thankful for. Pre-Devotional Questions: Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? (Answer: Because of the good harvest) Who should we thank at Thanksgiving? (Answer: God) Why … More Children’s Ministry Resources
November is almost upon us and that gets us to start thinking about Thanksgiving. I always love to have my students think of blessings in their lives. This Thanksgiving Blessing Journal will be perfect for them to make and use throughout the month of November. Click here to download the printable PDF version Simply print out a cover for each … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Well, November is here and I love to have my students get to thinking about the blessings that they have in their lives. I like to be involved in the “action” as well, so I have put together this simple November Blessings Calendar to help with that. Just simply print out this calendar and copy on to colored paper (if … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is designed to encourage children to be thankful for God around Thanksgiving. It encourages kids to focus on the love of Christ by using the verse, Psalm 107:1. This lesson would be best utilized in a Sunday School or Kid’s Church Setting. Objective: To teach kids to be thankful for the love of Christ Targeted Age Group: Elementary … More Children’s Ministry Resources