Throughout the Old Testament God said that He would send Jesus and He was faithful in doing so. Through this lesson preschool children will learn that God always keeps His promises. Isaiah 9:6 says teaches us that Jesus is coming and that the will “be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah told of Jesus’ coming many … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: Advent Lesson- Gabriel Visits Mary Scripture: Isa 9:6-7; Luke 1:26-38 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus (make a cross with arms) is God’s (point upward) promised (handshake with yourself) Son (rock your arms like a baby.) Supplies: Masking tape, blindfolds for half the class, Bibles, paper, markers Don’t miss all our free Christmas ideas for children’s ministry. We also have … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Congratulations and welcome to ministry! I’m sure you know quite a lot about children’s ministry already but it can’t hurt to hear a few tips. I have been working with children for almost 20 years and I can assure you that is a satisfying and rewarding occupation. Children love the Lord and they love those that serve him. To encourage … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It is so important to me that my own children, as well as my children in my classes at church, learn Bible verses and really start to understand the Bible and how it applies to their lives. I love when we’ve studied a Bible verse and my son has memorized it, and later in the week or month, something comes … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Need to fill in some blank spaces in your children’s ministry lineup? Then we have a Christmas activity games for you. These games will keep kids moving and keep kids focused on Christmas. This game is perfect for children of all ages even preschoolers love it—even if they don’t get all the motions correct. I like to play an instrumental … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Christmas season seems like it is just getting busier and busier. Our calendars get filled up with school events, family events, church events, and friend events. We make cookies, decorate the house, go look at Christmas lights, and sing Christmas carols. I love doing all of these things and there is absolutely nothing wrong with them. As I am … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We are coming up on the Christmas season and we all are going to be working on Christmas lessons during the whole month of December. One thing that I like to go over with my class are the different names of Jesus. He is called so many things throughout scripture that really point to who He is. I have created … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you need a Thanksgiving craft for your classroom or bulletin board, here is one my kids have loved these this week. My thought was that the banner could be colored and placed above the pilgrims. This could be used in almost any setting, public or christian school. Don’t forget our other ideas for Thanksgiving too. Click on the preview image to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It is no secret that kids tend to have a short-sighted view of things — easily impatient and frustrated when results do not immediately appear. We encourage verbal gratitude at Thanksgiving time and for gifts, but do not always extend that attitude to daily life. Young and older children (and even adults!) can often use an extra little reminder to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Why do we give and receive gifts at Christmas? How can we glorify God through Christmas presents? In this lesson, “Christmas Presents and Jesus,” children will learn that it’s more important to give than to receive because God gave us the best gift of all: Jesus! Children will also identify spiritual gifts that can be given in exchange or alongside physical … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Mandy came up with a take on a “nesting doll” nativity craft idea. The pages could be used as puzzle pieces or as a progression to discuss Christmas with little ones. Click on the preview image above to download the PDF There are four sheets included in the printable PDF file: Joseph, Mary, Wise Men, Emmanuel – Baby Jesus. This multi-part … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this printable nativity scene to create a manger play set for younger children. You could create a foam core backing or simply cut and paste. Click on the image to the right to download the file as a print friendly PDF document. We’ve also uploaded the jpg image for advanced users to edit. If you enjoy this resource, be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Luke 21:25-36 when Jesus warns His followers to be prepared for His second coming. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry.If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year C – 1st Sunday of Advent, Gospel Reading – Luke 21:25-36. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If teaching children’s church or Sunday School was as easy as showing up and teaching a Bible story, everyone would do it! However, that’s rarely the case. We serve an awesome God but we’re all human–that includes our leaders. A recent email from a discouraged teacher has me thinking about one particular subject–when teaching styles clash. You know what I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way. (Psalm 37:23) I am a huge fan of that verse–it has helped me so many times in life. Even when the path seemed unsure (which was often) I knew I could depend on God to lead me the right way–if (yes, there is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you need to dig out of a rut using the same types of Sunday School lessons and formatting class identically, do something a bit differently and have fun in the process! There is a lot that can be learned from the great outdoors, and the principles of God’s creation are worthwhile even if you cannot access a trailhead or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our modern culture pretends that sin does not exist but even a child knows that when you refuse to obey God’s commandments and the Spirit’s promptings, it stains your soul. I think King David expressed this acknowledgment best when he wrote Psalm 51. “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I have had to make a very difficult decision this season. I have decided not to have a Christmas Program for our children this year. I can’t tell you how difficult of a choice that it was for me to make. I even had a new play written and ready to go. I was so excited to put it together … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The musical term “dissonance” means, “a tension or clash resulting from the combination of two disharmonious or unsuitable elements1.” Basically, when two notes are too close together it results in an uncomfortable, colliding sound. A way to think about it is like hearing a fork scrape across a plate or fingers running down a chalk board; the instant shudder you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sin can be a tricky concept for kids to truly understand or wrap their heads around, and sometimes we take forgiveness for granted. But when it comes time to let things go and get along with others, sometimes we are reluctant. This lesson highlights the importance of relying on God to cover our lives with grace, and also emphasizes the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson 11 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In Psalm 16 we are reminded of the truth … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It is remarkable how easily we take the blessings of daily conveniences for granted. Anyone who has traveled or lived through natural disaster can understand the challenge of going without the basics for even a short period. Do we ever take the Lord’s presence for granted? It is there for us to draw upon, yet so often we ignore its … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson 10 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In Psalm 15 we are reminded of the holiness … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We have a bulletin board in our Jr. Church room that I would like to incorporate into our Thanksgiving lessons. I wanted it to be something that the kids can have input with so I thought of this simple idea that takes little prep. and supplies. Print out the words/letters that spell out: WE ARE THANKFUL. Click on the preview … More Children’s Ministry Resources