Have you ever seen those little crosses made using real palm fonds and wonder how they did it? This is a tradition in many churches to distribute these to the congregation on Palm Sunday. It’s also a memorable craft for children’s Sunday School. This is a craft idea we tried once in our children’s church. It took some real patience and was … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Video Example of Easter & Palm Sunday Crafts The best crafts are simple and hands on, that’s why we love making these paper palm leaves from green construction paper. As a bonus you can act out the waving branches. This one won’t win an art content but it’s easy way to get kids active in the Bible lesson. Easter is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: To download a printable version of this Gentleness coloring page, simply click on the preview image above. We’ve also provided a jpeg image file for anyone who needs to make edits before using this resource. You can also download our Bible lesson on Gentleness for kids. This is part of our free coloring book based on the Fruit of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
For the character of kindness, Mandy has created two different illustrations. Click on the previews to download the printable versions. We’ve also uploaded each coloring page in a higher resolution jpeg file. This is helpful if you need to edit the image before printing. Here is the link to browse all of our Fruit of the Spirit coloring pages. Don’t miss … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I am very much a list & schedule person. I put things on a list just so that I can check them off (I know, I’m weird). My oldest is a schedule person too, so much so that he will check the schedule, then check the clock and tell me what we should be doing exactly at that time. I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson continues the journey through Acts as a plot to murder Paul is thwarted. Students will learn that God guides and protects His servants as they obediently follow Him. This study is based on the 23 chapter of the book of Acts. The lesson was originally prepared for older students. Use this as your guide to help teach the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is an object lesson to teach children about how throughout their Christian life they will become more and more like Christ. They will learn about the concept of sanctification in a concrete way. Appropriate Age: K-6 (will be best understood by the older children) Materials Needed: One plastic bottle (perhaps labeled with name of the person it will represent) … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The final buzzer has sounded! Congratulations to Jared Massey and his blog Small Town Kidmin. He is our 2011 Blog Madness Champion.He captured 55% of the total vote in the final poll. The second round was a thriller and only four bloggers remain. Below you’ll find the final poll to determine our 2011 champion (and iPad 2 winner). This has … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids need to know the story of creation. God made everything in 6 days to show his creative power. Start with our printable coloring pages, complete Sunday School lessons, and video Bible stories. We’ve partnered with the Sunday School Store to update and revise our popular Days of Creation Bible lessons. Scroll down to find the original free versions, or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following is a guest post submitted by Jeff Land from Kids Ministry 101. To share your ministry ideas with our readers, just email me. ~Tony K. When Jada’s mom called my wife, Abbey, she tearfully told her about how Jada had been on Facebook and suddenly started crying. When Jada’s mom, Julie, asked her what was wrong, Jada told … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson is from Mark 8:31-38 where Jesus warns the disciples about the cost of following him. This includes a portion where Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
A couple of week ago I decided to do large group games for Awana on Wednesday nights all centered around noodles – mostly pasta but also some pool noodles. Don’t ask me why I chose to do a pasta night (there’s a long story there), but I did. It turned out to be both challenging (as it is any time … More Children’s Ministry Resources
OK. Confession time. All smart kids ministry people monitor the mom blogs for ideas. 5 Minutes for Mom is one of the best mommy blog sites out there. So, this year I’m crashing their Ultimate Blog Party. Just click here to browse the guest list. They’ll have thousands of bloggers visiting around and making new friends. Attn Guests: Ministry-To-Children is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
A majority of the churches in America and across the world have less than 100 members. These are small churches with small children’s ministries. Many of these churches will have all children in the same classroom for Sunday School. That means multiple age groups will be learning together in one Sunday School classroom. What can a small children’s ministry do … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following object lesson can be used in a children’s church setting, an elementary chapel, an Awana message, or a Sunday School. It is designed for students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The premise of the message is that we should live our lives as “Thank You Cards” written to God. Click here to download a printable thank you card … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of Ruth. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class. We have included enough activities to offer some choice in your lesson planning. Below you will find craft, game, song, and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Ruth. This material could also be used as the Ruth Bible story lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. We’ve tried to include enough activities to allow some choice in your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Watch this video to hear an amazing group of children called “Dave’s Highway.” Then leave me a comment or click here to share this on Facebook. For more videos from these kids, visit their official website or Facebook page. It looks like they’re performing every few weeks in churches in the Southern USA. They even have a CD available now. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Ministry isn’t always scripted. Christian teachers are often called upon to lead special holiday projects and events without much notice. If the ministry you serve is on a budget, you may find preparing for even well planned Easter projects stressful. Supplying each child with a craft kit is pricy if your ideas are complicated. You need easy, inexpensive crafts that … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Click on the preview picture above to download the full size coloring page as a print friendly PDF file. We have also uploaded a jpeg image for advanced editing. This picture continues our series of illustrations for teaching kids about the Fruit of the Spirit. Each one depicts a specific characteristic that comes from spiritual growth in a child’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Simply click on the preview image above to download this free patience coloring page as a printable PDF file. You can also download this sheet as a higher resolution jpeg image for advanced editing. This free coloring sheet continues our series of illustrations about the Fruit of the Spirit. Don’t miss all our free lessons based on this passage. It shows an older … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson continues the study of the Book of Acts. This lesson was prepared for older students and teaches them that the Holy Spirit enables believers to boldly share their testimony. This is only a guide with suggestions how to teach. We have included suggestions for activities to go along with this lesson. Please adapt the lesson to the needs of your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Oftentimes in children’s ministry, I come across a blog or a magazine articles that laments the fact that people think of children’s ministry as childcare. Well, I am here to tell you that that is exactly what is. Yes, yes, if you are committed to it and doing it right, children’s ministry is all about leading kids to Christ and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a continuation in the study of Israel’s kings. This lesson focuses on how Asa pleased God and had victory when he sought Him for help. Asa fails in the later part of his life by seeking a king and doctors (instead of the Lord) for help. He is still recorded in God’s word as a man whose heart … More Children’s Ministry Resources