This free coloring sheet was inspired by Psalm 139:14. It’s a prayer giving God glory for his wonderful work of creation. The illustration shows a girl looking into a mirror. The text of the Bible verse is written on the page. You can also download the boy version of this same verse. To download this printable as a PDF document, click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God has designed us to find our greatest joy in lifting up praises to Him. Psalm 8 is a beautiful expression of worship to God and description of his majestic work in creation. Each line of this treasured scripture passage points us to his Glory. Leader Preparation: If possible, prepare a little music for the children. A great song to use … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson continues the process of teaching older elementary students how to study God’s Word for themselves. The challenge for all people who hear and learn facts from God’s Word is to take what they know and do something about it that transforms their life. There are those who will hear and receive facts and do nothing resulting in an … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan begins a study called Toddlers Knowing God. Our aim is to help younger children begin to understand the nature and power of God. The target age group is 18-24 months, but you could modify these outlines to fit your teaching setting. “God made me special!” We would love to hear your feedback in the comment section below. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is for an older elementary class using Bible study methods to help students learn to study God’s Word for themselves. It’s the third step in the process which is to think about the key words and phrases the students marked in Jonah 1-2 during their last session. The lesson is a guide and can be adapted for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this free printable coloring sheet based on Psalm 19:1. It would be a perfect companion to any Bible lesson on this text our about God’s glory in creation. We recommend Bethany’s lesson plan on Psalm 19 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.(Psalm 19:1 ESV) Click on the preview image above for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This new lesson from the Book of Daniel focuses on the attitude of arrogance versus an attitude of confidence in Christ. The lesson was prepared with older students in mind. The lesson is a guide to provide ideas to teach Daniel 5. Please adapt according to the needs of your students. Bible Story: Belshazzar’s Arrogance Scripture: Daniel 5 Target Age Group: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
From the life of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4 students will learn that God will humble those who are filled with pride. This lesson was originally presented to older children and teaches them to protect their hearts from pride by choosing to praise God for all things. The lesson is only a guide and may be adapted to the needs of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our readers chose the theme “New Life” for the letter N coloring page. The illustration features a tag that says “The old is gone, the new has come.” Be sure to browse all the letters in our free Bible alphabet coloring book. Directions: Simply click on the preview image to the right to download this picture as a print-friendly PDF document. We’ve also uploaded … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Easter lesson was created to focus on the importance of the resurrection and reviews what the students have learned from studying the Book of Acts. This lesson was prepared for older students but can be adapted to the needs of your ministry. Learning Goal: Students will learn that the resurrection is vitally important in sharing the Good News. Optional Activities: You … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you think Easter outreach is limited to an egg hunt or a preschool passion play – think again! Easter is an excellent time to grow the church in new and exciting ways. Sometimes a multi-pronged strategy is best, especially if you want to reach different areas. These four Easter outreach ideas make good tools for getting into the local … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free printable will help children number the days on the calendar and remember that every day is a special creation of God. Click here to see all the months in our calendar. The illustration shows a girl holding an umbrella and other sketches related to springtime. The short poem prayer reads: God, this April, come what may Give us … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Let’s make sure God’s Word has the final say about the true meaning of love. Here are our top 10 Bible Verses for Valentine’s Day. Children’s Bible Verses for Valentine’s Day John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Download … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We created this lesson plan for a stuffed-animal theme night at our church. Each child was allowed to bring their favorite toy pet. The lesson began with puppet skit improvisation that to introduced the theme, Bible verses, and some random tips for safety with animals. The main lesson is contained in the PowerPoint below. Just for fun, I included about … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson reveals the extent of Manasseh’s wickedness. Yet once again, we see God’s mercy when a wicked sinner repents. The students will discover that because of God’s great mercy. He forgives all sins when a person repents and turns to Him. This Bible study is only a guide. Be sure to modify the lesson to the needs of your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson was prepared for our students who are currently studying the Book of Acts. The purpose of the lesson was to tie in what the students were learning in their study as they study the birth of Christ. This was created for older students but can be adapted for your ministry needs. Bible Story: Jesus is the Light of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This summer I had the opportunity to be a part of CentriKid Camp for a day with a few kids from my church. This 3rd-6th grade camp offers Bible Study and Recreation in the morning, camper’s choice activity tracks in the afternoons, and an evening filled with worship, party, and church group time. I have some great video footage, but I’ve never made time … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first sheet in our free Bible Alphabet coloring pages for children. For each illustration in this project, we are letting our readers chose the concepts. Directions: Simply click on the preview image to the right or select your prefered file type below. The PDF is easy to print and the JPEG allows advanced users to edit the image … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We threw a “Pickle Palooza” in our Wednesday night children’s program. From the moment we announced the schedule, this was one of the most anticipated nights. Here are some of the themed elements we tried. Please leave a comment and share your own creative ideas. >>> Bible Connection <<< God Made You Special: We used our pickle party along with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Sunday School classroom is the center for Biblical learning and should offer a safe, enjoyable atmosphere for kids to worship and deepen their knowledge of God. One way to set the tone for life-changing moments and lessons is with colorful wall hangings, bulletin boards and table displays. A decorated classroom sends a secret message; it says, “I care.” Show … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson is taken from Daniel 10 and teaches students that there is a battle in the unseen world. The battle is won through prayer. The lesson was prepared for older students but is adaptable to other ministry needs. Bible Story: Daniel’s Vision of a Man Scripture: Daniel 10 Target Age Group: Age 9 – 11 (U.S. 3rd – 5th … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free lesson plan with your older elementary Sunday School class. This lesson continues the study of the Book of Daniel and covers his vision of a ram and goat. Students will discover what God prophesied many years in advance came true exactly as He said they would. He can be trusted with our futures because He is the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Knowing where to begin is half the battle when starting any new ministry or program. Use this list as a guideline when walking your church through a special needs inclusion initiative. This checklist was a handout provided in a workshop led by Amy Fenton Lee at the recent Children’s Ministry Expo in Lexington, KY. Amy provides links to related articles … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the second lesson about King Joash. The focus of this lesson is the Godly influence that Jehoiada the priest had on Joash while he was alive. Unfortunately after his death Joash did not continue in his faithfulness to the Lord. The lesson teaches students that they have the potential to be a powerful Godly influence in the … More Children’s Ministry Resources