This free coloring page is based on the Book of James. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from James Quick to hear. Slow to speak. Slow to anger. A harvest of righteousness is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the Book of Hebrews. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from Hebrews 6:19 We have this sure and steadfast anchor of the soul. A hope … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Having children practice their Bible verse can become boring and mundane, but it doesn’t have to be! Simply write the Bible verse that they are working with onto separate pieces of paper with one word or phrase on each page. Don’t forget about the reference! Then lay out the pieces of paper onto the floor in a path, making sure … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids and adults alike love to play games. So why not practice some Bible while playing a game? That’s where the Ring Toss Bible Game comes in. This is a versatile game that can be used with any Bible information that you want to practice with your students. Here’s what you need: * multiple paper plates * paper towel roll … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Prayer is an important part of a believers’ life, it is how we talk and listen to our God! Prayer is how we express ourselves, it is where we seek comfort, and it is a precious time with our savior who loves us. This lesson is designed to teach children how to pray using The Lord’s Prayer. This lesson will … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the Book of Philemon. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from Philemon Once a slave … now a brother. We will add a series index … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: God Healed Naaman Scripture: 2 Kings 5 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God healed Naaman’s disease. Lesson Opening Ask: Have you ever had a parent or teacher give you instructions that you really didn’t want to follow? What were the instructions? What did you do? Say: Today we’ll hear a story about a man who was given … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s important for children to understand that helping others isn’t all about getting rewards. Although the bible is clear we will receive blessings when we serve others, it shouldn’t be the motivation behind our actions. Instead, we should help and serve others because we love God and want more people to believe in him. In this lesson, children will learn … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Absalom Rebels Against David Bible Reference: 2 Samuel 15:1-12; 17:1-12; 18:1-18 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: Being David’s son you would think that Absalom would respect his father’s crown and see that God had appointed David to be king. But that’s not the case. Absalom was a selfish … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: God Forgives David Bible Reference: 2 Samuel 12:1–7; Psalm 51:1-12 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: David was a very good king but he was not immune to sin. Whenever David sinned whenever he saw Bathsheba and wanted her as his own. He sinned again whenever he put … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the Book of Titus. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from Titus 3:14. Do not be unfruitful … devote yourself to good works … … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This devotional is designed for the family and can be done on Thanksgiving or around Thanksgiving. The objective of this devotional is to teach children to thank God for all of the things that they are thankful for. Pre-Devotional Questions: Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? (Answer: Because of the good harvest) Who should we thank at Thanksgiving? (Answer: God) Why … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids are naturally egotistical, and have no problem boasting or viewing the world as surrounding their needs. In today’s culture of self-esteem encouragement and “everyone’s a winner” mentality, it’s easy for this concept to solidify. There is nothing wrong with positive attitude boosting, of course…until it leads to pride and entitlement expectations. Throughout His ministry, Jesus emphasized the importance of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
November is almost upon us and that gets us to start thinking about Thanksgiving. I always love to have my students think of blessings in their lives. This Thanksgiving Blessing Journal will be perfect for them to make and use throughout the month of November. Click here to download the printable PDF version Simply print out a cover for each … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Seek Thee is a family devotional designed to connect God’s creation to the Bible. This devotional would be perfect for summer and/ or a camping trip. It focuses on one verse and helps the kids put it into action. Activity One: As a family wake up early enough to watch the sunrise. The kids would find it fun to sit … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Well, November is here and I love to have my students get to thinking about the blessings that they have in their lives. I like to be involved in the “action” as well, so I have put together this simple November Blessings Calendar to help with that. Just simply print out this calendar and copy on to colored paper (if … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Halloween event is designed to create a family-friendly, safe, fun environment where the kids can enjoy Halloween while learning that with God they do not need to be afraid! Invitations: Give each family in your church an invitation in advance to celebrate Halloween at the church. Ask that each family dresses up as characters from their favorite Bible story. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Family Devotion to use on Halloween This devotional is designed for families to be used on the night of Halloween. Halloween can be a scary time for children and so this devotional focuses on the fact that we can trust Christ in all situations. Happy Halloween and have fun trick-or-treating! Pre-Devotional Questions: What is your favorite part of trick-or-treating? Does … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is designed to encourage children to be thankful for God around Thanksgiving. It encourages kids to focus on the love of Christ by using the verse, Psalm 107:1. This lesson would be best utilized in a Sunday School or Kid’s Church Setting. Objective: To teach kids to be thankful for the love of Christ Targeted Age Group: Elementary … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Thanksgiving is a special time of the year where families get together and celebrate good food, family, and another year of harvest. This Sunday School lesson is designed to teach children about how God is the one who provides the food and the harvest. This lesson will be best utilized in a Sunday School or Kid’s Church setting however it … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: David Is Kind to Mephibosheth Bible Reference: 2 Samuel 9 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: Once David finally became King he did something unprecedented. He reached out to Saul’s family, even though Saul had tried to have him killed. Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan, who was … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: God Gives Us Wisdom Bible Reference: 1 Kings 2:1-4; 3:3-28 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: Whenever David passed his crown on to Solomon he had some very important advice to give him: Listen to God. Listening to God helped David be a good king. David also learned … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Only Worship God Bible Reference: 1 Kings 11:1-13 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: God blessed Solomon with unimaginable wisdom, but even that could not keep him from sinning. Solomon lost sight of God’s mercy and began to worship other gods. He divided his heart among many things … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Always Obey God Bible Reference: 1 Kings 11:28-43 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: Even with the gift of wisdom Solomon could not remember to always obey God. His sin had a lasting impact on himself and his family whenever Israel was divided and Jeroboam became the king … More Children’s Ministry Resources