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We love this resource to help kids and parents share grow in faith together AND that a part of all profits goes to helping rescue girls from human trafficking. God’s Story 365 is a fun way to explore the Bible as a family. Each page has bright-colored art, short and engaging stories (including biblical references to […]
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Here is a fun video to help kids learn about John 3:16 from Crossroads Kids Club. It offers a brief explanation of the verse and then fun challenge. Dave challenges Courtney to say John 3:16 (a verse in the Bible) while being strapped into a ride that launches them straight into the air at “100 […]
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Kids—and some adults, expect children’s ministry leaders to offer some type of snack during their ministry time. What used to be an occasional treat or a tasty party extra is now practically a must-have in some children’s ministries. Of course most kids want snacks and treats—just ask them. But what about teachers? For many reasons, […]
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It’s not an official holiday, but many churches mark October as “Pastor Appreciation Month” and the 2nd Sunday as “Pastor Appreciation Day.” Q: When is pastor appreciation day? A: October 13 is pastor appreciation day in 2019. This is a good time to teach children about the role of the Pastor and how they can […]
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Title: God’s Forgave David’s Sin Scripture: 2 Samuel 11-12, Psalm 51 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Lesson Opening Ask: Does anyone know what the word “restore” means? Say: When something is restored it means it’s put back together after it’s been broken or messed up in some way. The other day as I was loading […]
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Check out this new video Bible story from Crossroads Kids Club. You can watch it below or download it directly from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos. The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-9 (NIV) 11 Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As people moved eastward, […]
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Kids love to wear paper bracelets! I don’t care if they are a boy or a girl, young kids love to have paper wrapped around their wrist. My youngest son, 2nd grade, thinks he looks like a super hero when he has a paper bracelet on. Click on the preview image above to download the […]
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Title: Saul Disobeyed God Scripture: 1 Samuel 13 and 15 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Lesson Opening Ask: Do you ever have a hard time obeying completely? I mean, maybe your teacher gives you an assignment but you only finished half of it. If you only do half of your homework does that count as completing it? […]
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Sometimes Biblical stories just get a bad rap…young and old alike want to hit the snooze button just looking at the Word of God. Yet there are so many amazing stories, more thrilling than an action movie and more dramatic than the steamiest soap opera. All of these stories also happen to encompass amazing lessons […]
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We’re excited to announce our first “printed” coloring books! Almost every week, readers have been asking me how they can buy printed versions of our wildly popular Bible coloring pages. Our first priority is giving away free materials, so that project has been on hold for many years. Today, we are releasing our first “printed” […]
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Here is a great way to incorporate handwriting into your Bible work. Just simply print these pages out and give them to your students. There is a print version as well as a cursive version so, depending on the age of your children, there will be a version suitable just for them. cursive version (PDF […]
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What does it mean to be holy? Sometimes we toss this word around… “Holy cow!” “Holy smokes!” “Holy jeans!” (well, that last one might be a reference to tailoring needs…) But for kids especially, we often neglect to stop and contemplate just what it means and why it is important for us to aspire to […]
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Lesson Title: Solomon Tells of Jesus Coming Bible Reference: Psalm 72:1-19 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: Whenever Israel asked for a king, God gave them one even though He knew that it wasn’t what they needed. One really good king was named Solomon. Solomon […]
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This lesson is part of a series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Twelve: Refuge, Fortress Main Idea: When we trust in God our strong refuge […]
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This free lesson plan is based on Nehemiah 8 where the people turn back to God in a dramatic revival. Children will learn that God is always faithful and can be trusted in their life. Title: God’s People Hear God’s Law Scripture: Nehemiah 8 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God is faithful to […]
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This is a special guest post by Danielle Bell. Most people don’t love the number 13, but I find it quite encouraging as I think about Group’s KidMin Conference. I’ve been to every KidMin Conference and they never disappoint. Each one has it’s own special viewpoint and I so appreciate all the ways each conference challenges, […]
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I am always trying to encourage my students to read their Bible more. They start out well, but then life happens and they start to forget. I think that it keeps them more accountable if they have to write down what they read. So I created these Bible Reading Logs that have an Autumn them […]
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What is your general waiting room attitude? It is sometimes interesting to sit and observe behavior in an office waiting area. Of course, a lot depends on the office and what it is we await, but in some ways there are seasons of life that mirror the mentality of waiting. We might be anxious, bored, […]
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Whether or not it is back to school or class testing time, pencils are always valuable tools for demonstrating principles of Christian living. To emphasize the pencil parables, start by giving each child an unsharpened pencil and a piece of paper. Ask them to do something simple, like write their names. Why doesn’t the pencil […]
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Imagine a child is ready to accept Christ, but they can’t find the words. That’s when a simple example prayer asking for salvation (aka “The Sinner’s Prayer”) is helpful. I’ve read about the debate about this practice, but still believe a model prayer is important for kids who want to give their life to Jesus. Here are […]
