The pumpkin prayer is a classic activity for Christian families and Sunday School classes leading up to the Halloween season. Use our printable template and directions to share this object lesson with your kids this October. Prayer Pumpkins Activity Idea Materials needed: pumpkin for carving, carving tools, trash bags, a copy of pumpkin prayer, candle for pumpkin, Bible. Some of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Isn’t it amazing how God can count our hairs, know our needs and love us so completely? He encourages us along life’s path with all sorts of special moments. As the Good Shepherd, He loves us collectively but individually too. He’s provided us a wonderful example of loving and leading the children He sends our way. Still, I fall short … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on Psalm 139:14. It would be useful for teaching about how God has created each of us unique and wonderful to Him. You could also include this printable in any lesson about how God made humans in his image. We also have a girl version of this illustration. Click on the preview image above … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Good news! Your iPhone contains the potential to create renewed excitement about your ministry. With just a few inexpensive downloads, you’ll have access to entertaining tools and resources. Share these app ideas with parents and kids to build a digital network dedicated to serving the Lord! Start with these six cool smartphone apps for children’s ministry. It’s a low-cost investment … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children’s ministry volunteers deserve all the praise and thanks you can give them. Without their dedication to your ministry, many dreams may go unfulfilled, kids unreached and communities broken. From the part-timer to the “lifer,” every ministry volunteer needs a tangible reward occasionally. However, many ministries operate on a shoestring budget. Don’t panic–there are plenty of cool volunteer gifts for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children need to learn to trust God, especially when life becomes difficult. This children’s sermon based on Psalm 46 will point them then to God as a refuge and strength. Psalms Background/Introduction Sometimes people can become tentative when reading the book of Psalms, but one does not need to be. Remember, the word “psalm” is another way to say “hymn.” … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Just like grown ups, children struggle with busy hearts and minds that often distract them from God. This children’s sermon will help them discover the importance of being still before the Lord. Leader Preparation: Many times teaching lessons to others can have an impact on the teacher too, and this is a wonderful thing. For this lesson, give yourself some quiet time to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free printable will help children think about the month of October and learn about numbering the days of the month. Here is the poem written on the sheet. As October days go by, God your love helps us to try to honor, serve and to obey as we learn, work, and play. Directions: Click on the preview image or select … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this printable BINGO style game to help children review and talk about the Fruit of the Spirit. We would love to hear your feedback and creative ideas, simply leave a comment below. God wants to produce the Fruit of the Spirit in children’s lives. This game helps them become familiar with the qualities that are listed in Galatians 5:22-23. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the third page in our free Psalm One Coloring Book. Our illustration in this image is based on Psalm 1:2, “but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.” This continues the description of the blessed person from verse 1. In contrast to others who reject God’s directions, the truly … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This sheet is the second page in our free Psalm One Coloring Book. It continues the illustration of verse one, “nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers.” These ideas extend are roughly synonymous with not walking in the council of the wicked. Children need to learn to avoid the advice and example of others who … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This sheet is the first page in our free Psalm One Coloring Book. The illustration here is based on the first verse of the Psalm, “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked.” Children need to learn how to resist bad advice from people who are not living according to God’s directions. This opening … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The 1st Psalm has always been a great help to children as they learn to navigate life. It points them to the ways of godliness and to Jesus himself. The coloring sheets on this page take each section of the psalm and attempt to illustrate the meaning using a contemporary situation that children might face. Download all 8-pages in one … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Fall is a favorite time of the year for many people. We see God’s handiwork in the changing of the leaves and the relief of cooler weather after a warm summer. We get to decorate with pretty wreaths and fun pumpkins. We can pick up our favorite fall flavors at the coffee shops and put on a pot of soup … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Seven years ago, I gave birth to a son. My husband and I knew almost immediately that he would be our only child. We felt content with one child and didn’t think we would ever want another one. When said son was about 4 years old, and we had committed to go to the mission field to serve, we begin … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Want to spruce up your classroom for fall? You’ve got the crafts, snacks and lessons planned. Add some activity stations for your kids and let the fun begin! You could introduce a new station each week or host an indoor mini festival by using them all at once. Customize fall activities for the classroom according to your kids’ ages. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
More than ever, children need to learn to trust God’s promises for their own lives. This simple activity is designed with that end in mind. It would be appropriate as part of a lesson on God’s promise to Noah or any lesson on God’s promises. Print one copy of the rainbow promise stories and one copy per child of the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring sheet was inspired by Psalm 139:14. It’s a prayer giving God glory for his wonderful work of creation. The illustration shows a girl looking into a mirror. The text of the Bible verse is written on the page. You can also download the boy version of this same verse. To download this printable as a PDF document, click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This world is a confusing place, especially for children. This simple children’s sermon will teach them that Jesus Christ is the only way to God, his truth, and the life God created them to enjoy. Leader Preparation: It is good to get the full context of the reading. Reading John 13:31-38 would be very beneficial, then read John 14:1-12 a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Can you believe it’s almost fall? If you’re ministry is like mine, you’re probably enjoying that post-summer attendance surge. Thank goodness summer vacations are over! It’s always great when the core group of children attends regularly and participates in the programs with enthusiasm. Fall always leads me to thinking about outreach. I think the coolness of the temperature coupled with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God has designed us to find our greatest joy in lifting up praises to Him. Psalm 8 is a beautiful expression of worship to God and description of his majestic work in creation. Each line of this treasured scripture passage points us to his Glory. Leader Preparation: If possible, prepare a little music for the children. A great song to use … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The dream of my heart is that my children love God and want to tell others about Him. Preparing my students to share their faith with others easily takes work on my part. Waiting for kids to grow up before allowing them to teach is a mistake. Jesus praised his Father for using the foolish things to confound the wise. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Psalms have always held a special place in the devotional lives of believers. The first Psalm has often been used to instruct children about walking in the way of the Lord. This free children’s sermon will introduce this classic passage of Scripture and help children learn these truths on their own level. Preparation: We recommended that the entirety of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Exciting and fun!” Teachers have to smile when he or she hears those words after a class. Teaching can get stale, predictable and boring, not because of the subject matter, of course. We just get stuck in a rut and sometimes it pays to return to these important keys to teaching. Make a personal review of your class, or ask … More Children’s Ministry Resources