What if I lived during “Bible times”? Would I be included in the Bible? What would have been written about my life? These questions meld in my head as I reflect on my life, my actions, and my decisions. There are extraordinary people whose lives have been documented for all time in the greatest book of all time. We can read in Hebrews 11 all about Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, along with many others whose faith
These days, we have so many ways to keep in touch. There’s Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, email, texting, etc. People compete to see who can get the most “friends” or “likes” on their page. Are all of the “friends” on our accounts, mean we have that many real friends? Webster’s Dictionary states that a friend is “a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another”. The word “trust” sticks out in that definition. Do we
This poem was sent in by one of our readers name Jacquelyn K Heasley. She wrote it when preparing to teach her preschoolers about the Sheep and the Shepherd. We hope you enjoy and find it useful in your ministry too. Jesus, the Nice Shepherd Jesus was a shepherd, A nice one slim and tall. He loved the sheep so much, He loved them one and all. The sheep began to know Him, Spending time grazing the
In this free Bible lesson, students will learn about Jonathan and David’s friendship. They will learn that Jesus is the best friend a person can ever have. The lesson was created for older elementary students but can be adapted for your needs. Bible Story: David’s Friend Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-16, 19:1-10,20 Target Age Group: Age 9 – 11 (U.S. 3rd – 5th Grade) Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 60 minutes Image Credits: Sweet Publishing and Distant Shores Media Supply
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 template. Wreath sections & decorations Decoration sheet (for extra copies) This craft project would be perfect for
In this animated video from Crossroads Kids Club, children will learn how God helped young David to defeat Goliath. This video is a helpful way to review the story from 1 Samuel 17 with children. Watch this to supplement your Sunday School lesson or Children’s church study. The video clip above includes the full biblical versions of David killing Goliath. If that is too intense for the children in your class, you might prefer the version below. It leaves
Use this free lesson plan to teach preschoolers in church or Sunday School. God wants all the people in the world to know about his love and glory. Even younger children can begin to tell others about Jesus. Lesson Title: May All People Praise YouBible Reference: Psalm 67Target Age Group: Pre-schoolLearning Context: Sunday SchoolTarget Time Frame: One Hour Memory Verse: “May the peoples praise you, Oh God; may all the peoples praise you.” Psalm 67:5 Gospel Connection: This
This free coloring page about Job will help children review or learn the story of Job from the Bible. You can also search our website and find lesson plans and more ideas. Click on the preview image above to download this coloring page in print-friendly PDF format. We’ve also uploaded a the JPEG image for anyone who needs to edit the picture or words. We will add a series index one we have several books online. For now you
This cartoon & coloring page was inspired by Isaiah 64:6. In a humorous way, the illustration will get the kids thinking about what God’s Word says about our own attempts at “being righteous.” This could be a powerful discussion started about why we need Jesus as our substitute righteousness. For lesson plans or other ideas, be sure to use our search page. Click on the preview images below to download each picture as a print-friendly PDF document.
Cute and whimsical owls are big in the teaching world right now and they make sweet characters for a bulletin board. Dress up a small or large bulletin board and place all your announcements where everyone can see them. Kids and parents will love stopping by your owl-inspired bulletin board each and every week. You’ll need some supplies like colorful paper, staples and a little time to make these boards perfect. We give a hoot! Cover the
Have an extra tube of toothpaste handy? That’s all you need to demonstrate these two object lessons to your class. Have mini tubes of toothpaste, toothbrushes or dental floss to send home with all your kids for take home goodies. This kind of squishy, teaching aid is sure to capture and keep kids attention. Put It All Back Bible verse: “The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.” Proverbs 15:2 NIV
Everyday objects have the potential to illustrate important biblical concepts like purity and living a holy life. One way to demonstrate God’s standard of holiness is by utilizing this toothbrush object lesson during the teaching portion of sessions. You can present Bible truths a few different ways using a toothbrush. Toothbrushes are inexpensive and perfect for take home gifts, too. During holiday seasons when there’s a lot of emphasis on candy, toothbrushes make thoughtful, useful rewards for
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: You’ll need to print a candy corn template for this activity. The templates should be large enough
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 easy to put together, I love these two turkey game ideas. Turkey Trot: For this games, you’ll
Download these free John the Baptist coloring sheets and caricature sketches for the kids in your ministry. They could serve as a teaching activity or coloring page for your Sunday School Bible lesson about John the Baptist. If you need more ideas, be sure to use our search page to find related church resources. And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river
Download this free cartoon caricature and coloring sheet based on Proverbs 29:11. The verse describes the foolish person who won’t stop talking in contrast to the wise person who quietly holds his opinion. A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. Use these free printables to illustrate any Bible lesson about self-control or using wise words. They would also be helpful for children working on Proverbs 29:11 as a
I’m a little slow in posting this, but I wanted to thank Sam Luce for compiling this helpful list of blogs about family ministry. It’s always fun to see a quality list of websites all on one page. He even gave a mention to our website. (Thanks Sam!) Click here to see the list Besides the honor of being listed, let me point out a few of my favorites on the list. Nothing against the others, but
In this animated video from Crossroads Kids Club, children will learn how the creation is part of God’s story. This video is a helpful way to review the content from Genesis 1 with children. It is basic enough for younger preschoolers, but complete enough for older elementary children also. Talks about how God made light, dark, the Earth, animals, plants, and people. Watch if for yourself below. For more help on teaching kids about how God made
This printable illustration and coloring page are based on Jeremiah 1:7 ESV, a verse used when talking about children and their potential to serve God. But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. Use these free printables to illustrate your Bible story about Jeremiah. They would also be helpful for children working on Jeremiah 1:7 as a
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Colossians 3:23 NASB This is a verse that I tell my children over and over, especially when they are having a bad attitude about doing their work. My goal is for them to have a good work ethic, so when they go out into the “real world”, they will be able to handle the hard work that is required.
These free coloring page and cartoon illustration is based on 1 Kings 17 where God provides for the Prophet Elijah by sending food to him by ravens. Use our search page to find free lesson plans based on that same scripture passage. Download the printable black/white coloring sheet in either PDF format or as a PNG image file. You can download the full color illustration as print friendly PDF version or PNG image. You shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the
Use this free cartoon caricature style illustration and coloring page when teaching about how David became King of Israel. This printable download shows the Prophet Samuel pouring the anointing oil on young David’s head. This Bible story is found in 1 Samuel 16. Use our search page to find free lesson plans based on that same scripture passage. You can download the print friendly PDF version or PNG image of the full colored picture. We’ve also uploaded a free coloring page
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence, and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8 This is a well known verse from the Bible. Most of us have heard it and maybe even tried to quote it. It reminds us where are minds should be. It seems so simple, but
You have a good promotion idea–one that you are sure families will love but the day comes and goes and nada. Nobody or only a few people show up. You feel disappointed (and rightly so) but you quietly tuck away 200 goodie bags and keep going. After the event, families are disappointed and amazed that they didn’t know about it. (Despite the many bulletin and newsletter postings.) So where did your promotion go wrong? Perhaps you should
