Use these crafts when teaching kids about the sharing the Gospel with others (aka evangelism). They work with any lesson plan about telling others about God’s love. We wrote them to accompany a Matthew 9:37-38 Sunday School lesson. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. What is a harvest, and what does … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Prejudice and racial reconciliation are complex topics – but teaching the simple truths of God’s Word will help raise a new generation that can do better, even while we await the final healing to come when Christ returns. We must continue to be the church by making disciples for the transformation of the world. But the Hope of Christ speaks … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are you searching for a way to teach your children about empathy, culture, race, and prejudice? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin? We can help. Deep Blue Life: Faith and Culture—Anti-Racism includes three sessions teaching about “Prejudice and Stereotypes,” “Curiosity and Empathy,” and “Colors and Cultures.” Download the free 3 lesson series from Cokesbury Kids Anti-Racism … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these printable crossword puzzle worksheets when teaching about the Days of Creation from Genesis 1. All five activities can be downloaded with the printable PDF link below. Special thanks: This free resource was shared from a reader named Joann Reifel. I am helping local Sunday School teachers by supplying outlines and sometimes substitute teaching at one of our local … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School lesson was designed for to use with their children on the week of June 7, 2020. It’s based on Matthew 28:16-20 where Jesus commission his followers to go and make more disciples. Go Make Disciples! Sunday School Suggestions (in home or in groups) to Remember the Great Commission Before His Ascension, Jesus gave the disciples an important … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this object lesson to share a message with children about the the Great Commission that Jesus gave his disciples. This sermon is based on Matthew 28:16-20. Print the message notes below, watch our example video, and gather your supplies. “Share the Good News” Children’s Sermon Object about the Great Commission Main Objective: Jesus has sent us all into the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these crafts when teaching kids about the Great Commission that Jesus commanded his disciples before his ascension. They work with any Matthew 28:16-20 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. “Go Make Disciples” Craft Ideas based on the Great Commission The Great Commission is something we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our hearts break for the never-ending trauma of racial & ethnic injustice in this world. Jesus commands love for our fellow humankind. His people must never stop speaking up and showing by example how to heal from the hurts of history – through the power of the Gospel to change hearts. That’s why I’m excited to share this amazing 4 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids about the Day of Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit filled the early church with power. It’s based on Acts 2:1-12 where the disciples experience the miracle of Pentecost. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready to share this message in your church next … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these crafts when teaching kids about the Pentecost, the day when the Holy Spirit gave birth to the Church. They work with any Acts 2:1-11 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. “The Holy Spirit Breathes Fire” Craft Ideas for the Celebration of Pentecost Pentecost is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Another great batch of Zoom games from our Shawn M Howell. This time she’s helping make those virtual birthday parties a lot more fun. Be sure to check out her YouTube channel for so many great zoom games and party ideas. Hosting a virtual party on Zoom with family and friends but need new game Ideas? Here are 10 Zoom … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about how Israel chose their first king, and how God is the true King. Scripture: 1 Samuel 8 Needed: two King playing cards, one of which should be the King of Hearts Children’s Sermon Show kids your first King playing card (not the King of Hearts). Ask, What does a king … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s sermon about the capture of the Ark of the Covenant to show kids that we can’t control God. Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:2-11 Needed: a picture of the Ark of the Covenant Children’s Sermon Ask children, How do you get God to do something for you? Let’s pretend that you want God to do something for you, and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s sermon about God calling Samuel to teach kids to listen for God’s voice in their own lives. Scripture: 1 Samuel 3 Needed: a pair of headphones Children’s Sermon Show children your headphones and ask, Why do people use headphones? One reason people use headphones is to hear something better. If it’s noisy around you, you can put … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s sermon about God’s warning to Eli the priest to show kids the responsibility God has given to parents. Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21 Needed: a paddle Children’s Sermon Show children your paddle and ask, Do any of you know what this is? It’s a paddle! Some parents use it to spank their children’s bottoms when they misbehave. (If … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s sermon about Hannah and the birth of Samuel to teach kids how to give to God. Scripture: 1 Samuel 1 Needed: an offering plate Children’s Sermon Greet children and show them an offering plate. Say, We do some strange things as Christians. One thing we do is collect an offering. Every week, we give some of our … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the last of the Ten Commandments to teach kids to be thankful for what they have instead of envious of what others have. Scripture: Exodus 20:17 Needed: a box of small cookies and a box of large cookies Children’s Sermon Show your box of small cookies and ask, Who wants a cookie? (Give one … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the ninth of the Ten Commandments to show kids how much damage lying can do. Scripture: Exodus 20:16 Needed: a damaged item or something knocked down in your sanctuary, a volunteer to go along with your “story” Children’s Sermon The best idea would be to knock something over in your sanctuary before kids arrive. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids about Jesus High Priestly prayer for all believers. It’s based on John 17:1-17 where explained that Christians are in the world, but are different because the belong to his Kingdom. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready to share this message in your church … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School lesson was designed for parets to use with their children at home on the week of May 24, 2020. It’s based on John 17:1-10; 20-26 where Jesus talks about how he prays for his followers. Everything is included in the PDF download below (teaching notes, coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and worksheets). Use what is most … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School lesson was designed for parents to use with their children at home on the week of May 24, 2020. It’s based on Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-11 where Jesus is taken up into heave (the Ascension) but also promised to come back in the same way. Everything is included in the PDF download below (teaching notes, coloring pages, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these crafts when teaching kids about the Ascension of Jesus Christ. They work with any Acts 1:1-11 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. Jesus Lifts off to the Sky …but He’ll be Back! Craft Ideas for the Ascension of Christ Ascension is an interesting event … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Bible to teach kids that we can believe the Bible is true. Scripture: any detailed passage Needed: a history book, a Bible Children’s Sermon Show kids your history book, and ask, How many of you like history? What do you like about history? If you don’t like history, why don’t you like it? … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Bible to teach kids Who wrote the Bible. Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16 Needed: a children’s storybook, a Bible Children’s Sermon Show kids your storybook, and ask, Can anyone tell me who wrote this storybook? Who’s the author? How do you think the author got the ideas to write this book? … More Children’s Ministry Resources