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

NEW: Maps: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum on Following God’s Directions

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It’s road trip season, so I wanted to brainstorm a curriculum theme based on the popular GPS navigation apps kids see their parents using. That brainstorming led to the MAPS curriculum, which I had just finished editing. We’ve just launched it at the Sunday School Store, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. It’s called “Maps: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum,” and it’s designed to guide kids on their spiritual journey using the Bible as their ultimate

Introducing “Friend Request: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum”

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I just finished editing our latest Bible studies for kids, “Friend Request: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum.” Here are some details to help you decide if it’s right for your church. Download the 1st week’s lesson as a free preview below, and let me know your thoughts. Introducing “Friend Request: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum” We are excited to announce the launch of our newest offering, “Friend Request: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum,” designed to help children build healthy, Christ-centered

Pentecost Bible Study Lesson for Kids from Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost Bible Lesson for Kids (Acts 2:1-21) is the featured lesson for May 19, 2024. Teach kids about the coming of the Holy Spirit to empower the disciples to spread the message of Jesus. This powerful Bible story shows that the Gospel is for everyone. This Sunday School lesson can be used in children’s ministry, Sunday School, or kids church. Everything is included in the PDF download below (teaching notes, coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and

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

Embracing God’s Timing: New “Seasons of Faith” Children’s Ministry Curriculum

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I know many of you are deep in the trenches of children’s ministry, navigating the roller coaster of teaching and nurturing young people toward faith in Jesus. We all know how tough it can be, especially when our culture is constantly screaming “faster, more, now!” at our kids. It’s a real challenge to instill patience and trust in God’s perfect timing when everything else is pushing them in the opposite direction. That’s why I’m super excited to

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

Jesus Appears to the Disciples (Luke 24:36-48) Sunday School Lesson PDF

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Revealing the Big Picture – Luke 24:36-48 is a Bible lesson and activity pack for children that aims to help them understand the significance of Jesus Christ and His resurrection. The lesson uses puzzles and pictures to illustrate how we can step back and see the “big picture” of God’s plan for us, and how Jesus is the “missing puzzle piece” that makes everything make sense. The lesson also includes activities such as a jigsaw puzzle, a

The Light of Christ Shines (1 John 1:1 – 2:2) Sunday School Lesson for Kids

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“Light it Up – 1 John 1:1-2:2” is a Bible lesson and activity resource for children. The lesson focuses on the importance of light, as a metaphor for God’s love and guidance. It encourages children to recognize that God is always with them, even in the darkness, and to share His light with others. The lesson includes a Bible study, object lesson, and activities. Download this lesson plan from the Sunday School Store in KJV and ESV.

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

Handling Conflict in Children’s Ministry: Biblical Principles and Practical Advice

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever received an angry complaint via email or text message. Now, think about that incident and imagine what the “conversation” may have sounded like if it had happened over the phone. What about in person? The fact of the matter is that when dealing with conflict or complaints a good rule of thumb is to deal with them in person, face-to-face. Here are some guidelines that I’ve learned (mostly by mistake) through

Pentecost “Book of Acts” Coloring Page

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This free coloring page is based on the book of Acts. It discusses scenes from the early church. The coloring pages are free to download and print. They are intended for use in children’s ministry classes. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each book of the Bible. The illustration shows scenes from the early church, including Pentecost, Paul’s Conversions, and Peter’s jailbreak. Don’t miss all our printable Bible coloring pages for kids. Coloring pages are a helpful

Numbers 21:4-9 Sunday School Lesson for Kids – Moses Lifts the Bronze Serpent

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This Moses and the Serpent Bible lesson is available in ESV and KJV, also from the Sunday School Store. Use the link above to download the complete teaching plan in NIV translation. The Final Cure: Lifted Up to Save – Sunday School Lesson: Numbers 21 In this lesson, we consider how God rescues us and is with us. The snake bites and bronze serpent cure of Numbers 21 might seem a little odd, but the passage points

The Heavens Declare: Sunday School Lesson on Psalm 19:1-14

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The Heavens Declare – Sunday School Lesson: Psalm 19 God has made the Earth and everything in it. Like a handmade gift tailored to a specific purpose, He has created all things with love and precious meaning. This lesson celebrates the care and creativity of God, who governs the universe. When we consider His mighty works, there is nothing for us to do but glorify Him with our lives, praising Him with word and song and following

Jesus Predicts His Suffering (Mark 8:27-37) Sunday School Lesson

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Life isn’t easy. This is no surprise to most of us, but we sometimes hope to shelter kids from the challenges that surround us. It’s important to share with children that, although this world has trials, God is with us through them and helps us with them. This lesson is a reminder that we can’t argue with God’s plan. We don’t always understand His will and His ways, and things might not go as we’d hope. However,

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

God’s Rainbow Promise to Noah (Genesis 9:8-17) Sunday School Lesson

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Rainbows are quite a marvel of nature, but they’re far more than a scientific phenomenon or inspiring Judy Garland song. The rainbow is a beautiful reminder that God keeps His promises to us. He promised not to destroy the Earth again, and He won’t. He promised a savior, and Jesus came…and will come again! Use this lesson to discuss special reminders that we have in our lives, and how the rainbow is a reminder of God’s love

VBS 2024 Wildlive! from Regular Baptist Press

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I’ve been checking out the intro kit from the new 2024 VBS from RBP and wanted to share this video of my unboxing while I work on the full review. Be sure to check out their official website and Facebook page for more information. What is the RBP VBS for 2024? Wildlife VBS Start Kit Overview of Wildlive VBS from Regular Baptist Press Be sure to visit their official website for detials. RBP’s WildLIVE! is the evangelistic

5-Minute Children’s Sermons | Creative Short Bible Object Lesson Messages for Kids

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Do you share the children’s sermon at your church? Our Bible object lessons will make it fun and easy to plan. Choose a message below, gather your props, and then have teach! 5-Minute Children’s Sermon for Sunday See the latest Children’s Sermon Object Lessons from Sunday School Works! for object lessons featuring the Gospel readings from the current Lectionary schedule. Short Object Lesson Messages from the Bible Creative Childrens Sermons Object Lessons Get Creative! Children’s Sermon in

Praise the Lord (Psalm 147:1-20) Sunday School Lesson for Kids

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Not in Horse or Human Legs – Sunday School Lesson: Psalm 147 The Psalms are full of wonderful reminders of God’s power and love. Psalm 147 is a beautiful picture of the remarkable things that God has done and how He cares for us in many wonderful ways. This lesson highlights how He does not delight in the accomplishments that we achieve or the things that we do, but in who we are as His children 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

52 Bible Memory Verses for Children

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Children need to learn God’s Word by heart! In a world that is filled with so much uncertainty, it is more important than ever for kids to memorize Bible verses. The Bible is a source of comfort and hope, and it can provide direction when life gets tough. By memorizing Bible verses, kids can have instant access to God’s word when they need it most. Additionally, memorizing Bible verses can help kids to develop a stronger relationship