Here is a simple activity to help kids learn about the attributes and character of God. The tendency for many children’s ministry programs is to focus the majority of our lessons upon Bible stories with their corresponding characters and the how-to’s of righteous living. Not only do we want our children to know about the Bible and its instructions for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Group Publishing has something new for families. Their Fun-for-the-Whole-Family Hour is exactly that – an hourlong event for families to interact, share, discover, laugh, and explore together. This particular theme includes clips from the upcoming Narnia film “Voyage of the Dawn Treader”. Not just cost effective at $19.99, it is extremely efficient, with just the essentials necessary to host a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a preschool lesson to be taught in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. This lesson was written with the intention of following the Thanksgiving lesson about the cornucopia. Around the Thanksgiving holiday, our thankfulness tends to focus on the good things we have received, namely material possessions. But, God instructs us to be thankful in all circumstances even … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This coloring page shows more of the traditional side of Thanksgiving. It could be used in any school, church, or home setting to talk about the faith of the Pilgrims. It was created by Mandy Groce, a visual artist from Louisville, KY. If you enjoy this work, please leave a comment to say thanks. Directions: To download this free printable … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson introduces students to how the Israelites celebrated Thanksgiving as they celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. The celebration was written in God’s Law for His people to keep each year as a way to remember His goodness to them. As His people remember all that He has done for them they are filled with joy and thanksgiving. This lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids love stories, but sometimes us grow-ups take all the fun out of the retelling. One of my Sunday School teachers sent me this video link tonight. At first I thought it was just another cute kid telling a bible story, but it’s really much more. This young girl tells a Bible storybook version of Jonah with such skill that I had … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a preschool lesson to be taught in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. It would be perfect for your Preschool Sunday School lesson or other ministry setting. Parents could also use this lesson plan at home. The children will learn about the symbol and meaning of the cornucopia. They will reflect upon what God has blessed them with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children love to play. Although much of their time in my church setting is structured for active worship and learning in small and large group contexts, we do allow a component of supervised play as time permits. I do not view this as a necessary evil to accommodate services which run long or parents who are late to pick up … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here are a few video clips from YouTube that might be helpful in your teaching, especially for children’s church or Sunday School. They are from the What’s In the Bible? produced by Jelly Telly. For more, information check out their official website. 1 Samuel Video Clip for Kids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yExsh_-FlCg 2 Samuel Video Clip for Kids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Zjk46AzpU The first video features … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is another lesson from the study of David. It could also work as lesson for Thanksgiving. Click here to see the lesson index. The lesson teaches the generosity and willingness of David and the Israelites to give materials for the future temple that Solomon would build. The focus of the lesson is on how God owns all we have and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It takes months of practice and hard work to pull off a top-notch Christmas program. Arranging choreography, dealing with temperamental children (and parents) and building sets on a shoestring budget can culminate to make a challenging task. Entering the foray will be droves of new children who have heard about the play and are longing to be involved. You have … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 1st in a 5-part series on the life & ministry of Moses, including a lesson entirely on the 10 Commandments. Each story will have two versions of the lesson plan, one for preschool and the other for elementary aged children. Click here to see the series index. This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 1st lesson of a 5-part series based on the life of Moses. For each story, we are uploading two versions. One is designed for preschoolers and the other for elementary aged children. Click here to view the index. This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Moses’ … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’ll admit that I groaned as we drove to the conference. You know the kind of grumble which smiles on the outside? Yes, that kind. It was way too early for one thing. For another, I had taken the day off of work to come. Days off can be hard to come by. Though I have always been an advocate … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I love Christmas. I always have. I loved Christmas long before I ever loved the reason for it. Now that He is Lord and Savior of my life, I love Christmas in a whole new way. So, when I came home from work last Friday night and found a brand new children’s Christmas book in my mailbox, I was overjoyed. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is a continuation of Israel’s Kings. It is the conclusion to the study of David. Click here to see the lesson index. The focus of this lesson is how David becomes king in God’s timing. The lesson is a reminder that God keeps His promises and as His followers we are to trust Him completely and follow Him … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Internet has created many new opportunities for people in kids ministry. One highlight has been CM Connect, the social network for children’s ministers. With over 6,700 users, it’s become an amazing way to share ideas online. The man behind it all is Michael Chanley. He’s also an author and popular conference speaker. His work is an encouragement to many … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another coloring option for Thanksgiving from Mandy. This coloring sheet shows a traditional family seated around a table enjoying the Thanksgiving meal. The text reads, “Be Thankful in all things.” It’s just one of our Thanksgiving craft ideas. Directions: This printable can be downloaded as a PDF file by clicking on the preview image to the right. We’ve … More Children’s Ministry Resources
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, children’s ministry leaders and teachers are thinking about how to teach the children under their care about God’s view of giving thanks. At first blush, it seems simple. For example, we might ask the children to think about what they are thankful for. Cool toys, a nice house, the latest award for sports or the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s happened to all of us. We spend hours and hours and hours preparing for Sunday morning (at least I hope you do). We study our Bibles, we outline the lesson, we plan the crafts. During the final days, we put on the finishing touches, get the props together, and plan the transitions and “special effects.” We practice our delivery, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Enter into our home and you’ll see a play kitchen set with a birthday cake on the counter, waiting the daily baby doll birthday. You’ll trip over a stray Cinderella shoe and find a ballerina coloring page in-transit, ready to be mailed to Mimi. Pink is the only color in existence that we know of. We live in a five … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This page contains some simple songs you can use along with our lesson plans about Moses. Each of these is set to a familiar tune and can be sung without musical accompaniment. These are helpful for preschool Sunday School or other context with younger kids. You can [print_link] these songs directly from this page, or download the print-friendly PDF file. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This guest post was contributed by Keith Tusing from CM Buzz. Submit your articles to Tony@Ministry-To-Children.com Here in Arizona our school system is in dire financial need and our teachers could really use some encouragement. As a church staff we are looking for opportunities to help our local schools and let our teachers know they are appreciated. With that in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This page is the index to our series of lesson plans that follow the Kings of Israel. This page will be updated as the posts are published. These lessons were designed for older elementary children, but you could modify them for a broader range of kids. Like all our content, this curriculum is 100% free to use in your church, … More Children’s Ministry Resources