My students love to make things. They love to cut, color, glue, staple, anything that is active. They also like to learn names of people in the church and talk about who they are and what they know about them. This activity is great for all of that. On Sunday, we are going to make a We Are Thankful For … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I want to talk with my students about things that we should be thankful for. I want to guide their thinking, as always, to the Bible, and what we can be thankful for according to the Bible. I put together this acrostic poem of the word, “THANKFUL”, with words that match each letter and a Bible verse to correspond with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: God Parts the Red Sea Scripture: Exodus 14 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God Opens a Way of escape Supplies: Construction paper, scissors, glue, markers Coloring Page: Moses Parting the Red Sea Crossing by Mandy Groce Lesson Opening: Trusting God Ask: Have you ever been in a situation where you had to completely trust God to protect … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: The Last Plague Scripture: Exodus 11-13 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God’s people are saved by the blood of the Lamb Supplies: Marker board and markers Lesson Opening: Our God is Just Ask: Does anyone know what the word justice means? (To treat someone or something fairly). Ask: Can anyone think of an example of someone receiving … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Why do we decorate Christmas trees to celebrate Jesus’ birth? And where did they come from and what do they represent? In “Christmas Trees and Jesus,” children will learn the history of the Christmas tree and why we use them as part of our Christmas celebrations. Because Christmas is all about Jesus, decorating a tree presents the opportunity to extend … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: The First Nine Plagues Scripture: Exodus 7-11 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: There is only one true God Supplies: None Lesson Opening: One True God Ask: Have you ever seen God’s power on display? Maybe through a thunderstorm or the crashing waves of the ocean? (Allow time for responses.) Ask: Do you think God wants to share glory … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I realize I may be “preaching to the choir” here but I had to share this list. After twenty years in kids’ ministry, I’m still in shock and awe at how much people really don’t know about what we kids min folks actually do. So for fun, I put together this snapshot of 9 things that might surprise you (or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a very adaptable craft. My first thought was to use this as a booklet. I want to use this with my Preschool/Kindergarten Sunday School class to make a I Am Thankful For Book for them to make for their family. Before class, I will print out many copies of the template and have them cut out in squares. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I wanted to make my “12 Symbols of Christmas” book, into a play. So here it is. The scene is as follows: A mom is decorating her home with her children. As they add different items to their home, they discuss the meaning behind each item and how they all lead to Jesus. >> Click here to download the print-friendly … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I like to have interactive bulletin boards for our church. I don’t want people to just walk by them, but to have input with them. It’s just a little way to get people to be involved when they enter church. This new Thanksgiving bulletin board has people writing what they are thankful for and lets others read it. It’s a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This third and final lesson on biblical thankfulness, “Thankful for Service,” will help kids understand that we should be thankful to God for the service opportunities he gives us. While thankfulness and service don’t seem to be discussed together very often, it’s important for kids to make the connection between the heart’s motives (thankfulness) and our actions (service). True servants are thankful, so … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Is it enough to only express thankfulness to God? Why and how should we take the time to say, “thank you” to others? In part 2 of “Biblical Thankfulness,” children will learn that real thankfulness to God will lead to thankfulness for others. Our words and actions must work together if we are serious about being thankful. You can preview lesson 1 or lesson 3. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free study in your Sunday School or Kids Church for 3 weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. It’s the perfect way to make November all about showing gratitude to God. The download below includes all three lessons, but don’t forget browse our free Thanksgiving crafts to supplement this material. Where does true thankfulness come from? Can we be thankful … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Anyone who has heard remotely of Chariots of Fire knows the basic story of Eric Liddell and his bold pursuit of God’s glory on and off the cinder track. But his story goes much deeper than an Olympic medal. Liddell was not only an athlete but a dedicated missionary who was willing to go to any length to serve the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 12:38-44 when a poor women puts two coins in the treasury which was all she had. 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 B – 24th Sunday after Pentecost, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids are loving beings who don’t mind getting muddy to help a friend in need. They have big hearts and feel very deeply about things. I love kids! I’ve been serving them for nearly twenty years! However, they can also be selfish and display a sense of entitlement that is nothing short of shocking. You know, kind of like some … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Why don’t we conduct our church services in Latin and pretend to buy our way into Heaven and pray to saints and call ourselves Catholic? As Protestants of any denomination (or even as Catholics!), we owe a lot to Martin Luther and his daring acts of reform. We often do not take the time to study much of our founding … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: God Calls Moses Through the Burning Bush Scripture: Exodus 2:11-4:31 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God equips the ones He calls Supplies: Bibles Lesson Opening: Excuses, Excuses Ask: Have you ever made an excuse for why you couldn’t do something? What was your excuse? Ask: Do we ever make excuses to God? Say: Sometimes God asks us … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What’s in it for me? This is a refrain often repeated and wondered in our modern culture. As Christian workers, we know that our reward may not be measurable here on earth. However, in the practicality of daily living and in the simple state of being human, we also tend to be concerned with receiving proper credit and compensation for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It pops up to invade stores everywhere in fall, and most people seem to either love it or hate it. Sugary, simple, and unnaturally orange, candy corn has been around for over a century. While there are different varieties, the basic makeup of candy corn is pretty straightforward: sugar, a bit of texturing fondant, more sugar. Is there anything … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Back in my seminary days, I was regularly asked to teach a seminar at our regional children’s ministry training conference called ‘Using Games as a Teaching Tool.’ I would come in with some ideas planned to share with the group, but always started the seminar by dividing the class into groups of 3-4, reading a familiar passage of Scripture, giving each … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When Jesus was resurrected he proved to the world that he lived a perfect life as a servant by dying on the cross for our sins. In this final part of the “Servanthood for Kids Series,” kids will become intimately aware of the assurance we have in salvation and in God’s promises for the future. In addition, they will be encouraged and gain … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our young students are likely not quite concerned just now with existential purpose, but there are still important lessons to be learned from discussing the wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Kids often have a hard time grasping broad meaning to things outside of immediate concerns. In these activities, they will be exposed to the importance of putting God first in all things. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Leadership comes with a huge amount of responsibility and sometimes the leader doesn’t always get it right. Even if they do, that doesn’t mean the leader is immune to discouragement. If you sense your leader is struggling with discouragement you don’t have to sit back and wait for things to get better. YOU could be the person God uses to … More Children’s Ministry Resources