The Christmas story is often so familiar to the children in our churches (and to us) that we forget about the magnitude of it. We forget that God became man and dwelt among His people. Especially when teaching children we often focus on the sheep and shepherds, the angels, and the baby in the manger, without focussing on the truth that the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Well it’s time to prepare for all those holiday visitors in your children’s ministry. Besides stocking up on extra snacks and craft supplies, it’s a good idea to have a few active Christmas party games ready too. I don’t know what it is about the month of December but kids have so much energy. Fill in the gaps of your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My Sunday School class loves to color, cut, and has fun re-enacting stories, so I thought they would love this. I just created this simple playlet for them to color, cut, and then use to re-enact the Christmas story. I’m going to even bring in my laminator so that after they color and cut the pieces, I can laminate them … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Where I live it rarely snows. (I know, stop complaining.) However that doesn’t stop us from having the occasional snowball fight–in the classroom. Kids love it, I love it. With a little preparation you can host a snowball fight in your own classroom or children’s church. Here are two party games that everyone will love! Paper Snowball Fight: Before class … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My 1st grade son is learning to read and we are working on larger words by using syllables and word parts. We are studying the Christmas story right now and I wanted something that he could use to learn the story as well and practice his reading skills. So I have put this little reader together use Luke 2:6-12 as … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My kids and I are really concentrating on the true meaning of Christmas this year. Not that we don’t every year, but to tell the truth, we still watch the usual Christmas movies: Rudolph, Santa Clause is coming to town, Santa Buddies, etc. Not that there’s anything wrong with those movies, I actually really like them. But we are trying … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You know how much I object lessons! Seeing everything as a teaching object has become a habit. I blame it on all those children’s ministry conferences. That’s where it all started. But enough about me, let’s get to today’s object lesson! Since it’s Christmas, I thought it would be fun to select a familiar holiday object like a red poinsettia … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This year for my Jr. Church class we are making it simple. You see, I have a young group who don’t necessarily know the Bible story of Christmas. So we are taking it slow and easy, making sure that they understand the characters and events that lead to the greatest event EVER…the birth of Jesus. I wanted to walk my … More Children’s Ministry Resources
For simple reasons of human error and re-print malfunction, our church bulletin this week read “First Sunday of Advent,” accidentally listing service details for the beginning of the Lenten season rather than Christmas. It was an understandable and laughable mistake, but started me thinking a bit, too…when glancing at liturgical seasons, we consider Lent a time to pause and reflect … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Want to throw a Christmas Party that matters? In this event-filled lesson, “A Giving Christmas Party,” children will participate in a mission project, craft, and game that all encompass giving. They will learn that God’s gift of eternal life through Jesus (Romans 6:23) is why Christmas should be about giving. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To provide opportunities for children to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: The Angels Visit the Shepherds Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus is God’s promised Son Supplies: Bibles, Paper, crayons, markers Optional: Angels & Shepherds Coloring Page or view more of our Advent coloring pages Lesson Opening: A Savior for All People Ask: If you had some really important and exciting news to tell, who would … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Today’s lesson attempts to answer the question, “Why did God send Jesus?” in a way that preschoolers can understand. Throughout the Christmas season we do a good job of teaching how Jesus come but that isn’t nearly as important as why He came. In Luke 3:7-18 Luke warns the people that Jesus is coming and that they should get ready. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
By this point in the season, the decorations are probably hung and the excitement is building. We find ourselves in the second week of Advent, continuing to celebrate and planning and preparing for upcoming celebration. This week, the wreath candle is the candle of preparation (or peace), or the Bethlehem candle. In honor of this, it is a great time … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My kids and I like to play card games at home for fun. It’s always a good time playing Go Fish, Old Maid, and War with my two boys. As we were playing together today, we were talking about Christmas. I just love Christmas and everything about this time of year. I thought it would be fun to have Christmas … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The department stores have been displaying Christmas goodies since the day after Halloween, but at last the church calendar has officially caught up, and the season of Advent is upon us. Whether you eagerly anticipate opening illustrated doors to find chocolate, attend weekly church services, or are looking for new ways to celebrate, it is a joyous and festive time … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The birth of John the Baptist was a miracle in itself, as Elizabeth was elderly and barren. Once John was grown he prepared the world for Jesus. The Israelites had been waiting for Jesus for thousands of years so it must have been hard to believe that He was finally here. John’s role in all of this was to help … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Because all life is important to God, it’s never too early to introduce Sanctity of Life to children. This is core value of the Christian faith – that all people matter because they reflect God’s image. It’s much bigger than the political drama in the USA regarding abortion or the pro-life movement. Each January is dedicated toward recognizing, educating, and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I love to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to my Sunday School kids. They are preschool and kindergarten children and they love story time! I wanted just a simple book to read them this Christmas, so I put together this little booklet for them. I’m going to print out a copy for the classroom as well as a copy … More Children’s Ministry Resources
December is such a busy time of the year. All of the Christmas programs, plays, parties, decorating, and gift buying can get quite overwhelming. It can also be expensive! Many families go into debt during this time of the year. We get so busy and spend so much money that we forget that it’s the simple things that mean the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year. We get all caught up in the hustle and bustle of this time of year. What we seem to forget is the reason why we celebrate. We celebrate because Jesus was born. Our Lord and Savior was born. He came to this earth, as a child, for you and me. Click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’ve been going through the 12 Symbols of Christmas booklet with my kids and thought it would be fun to have a word search to go with it. So, I’ve put together this simple word search using the words in the 12 Symbols booklet, which are talked about within the 12 Symbols of Christmas Play as well. Click on the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: Jacob Runs from Laban Scripture: Genesis 31 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God’s (point upward) blessings (both hands up with palms toward you, and bring hands down) are unstoppable (hand on hip and other arm straight out with palm facing kids)! Supplies: Paper, markers/crayons, and pencils Lesson Opening: Our Unstoppable God! Ask the kids to think of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Many children’s ministry leaders plan to read Luke 2 at least once during the Christmas season. I love story and so do my kids but it’s fun to make set up too. This year we’re going to play reading game the hopes of keeping kids more engaged in the story. Before you read the text together have children take their … More Children’s Ministry Resources
OBJECTIVE: There were trials surrounding Jesus’ birth that Satan tried to use to ruin the first Christmas, so we too need to watch out for sin that will distract us from the message of Jesus’ birth. MAIN IDEA: Satan tried using trials to deter the birth of Christ and now he works to distract us from the real reason we … More Children’s Ministry Resources