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Sunday School Lesson: Persecution Scatters the Church

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This Sunday School lesson for children teaches about the events in Acts 8. After a period of success and rapid growth, persecution breaks out against the early church in Jerusalem. God uses these hard times to spread the Gospel to the surrounding region and eventually to all the world. This Bible lesson about the early church would also work well for a children’s church lesson plan. Bible Story: Persecution Scatters the Early Church Scripture: Acts 8:1-25 Target

Memorial Day: Lesson, Craft, Activities for Sunday School

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Memorial Day is May 27, 2019 in the United States. It’s the unofficial start of Summer and typically opening weekend for youth baseball and public swimming pools. It’s also a major camping or long weekend for families. So many of your regular kids may be missing (and a few out of town family visitors may show up). It makes sense to deviate from your normal curriculum series and offer something special Sunday. Memorial Day (in the USA)

The Stoning of Stephen: Sunday School Lesson

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This free kids Sunday School lesson is based on the story of Stephen in Acts 6-7. It is targeted for older elementary students. It highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in giving courage to Christians, especially when they are suffering. It also shows that believers who suffer for obedience to Jesus will be rewarded. You can also adapt this lesson plan to be used in Children’s Church. Bible Story: The Stoning of Stephen (Suffering for the

Moms in the Bible

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Note: The file above includes this lesson plan and many bonus resources like our Bible Moms Cards & Crossword Puzzle, Game Ideas, Coloring Pages, and Kids Interview about Mom. It’s all 100% free to bless your ministry! This free Mother’s Day Bible lesson for children is intended for Mother’s Day, but could be adapted and utilized at any point of the year.  It was first prepared for a Children’s Church setting but would work well as a

Three Cutting Edge VBS Theme Ideas

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Vacation Bible School is an exciting time for a church or ministry. The opportunity to meet new children and adults is always exciting for volunteers and the leadership. Choosing the right VBS theme for your event is important to your success. There is nothing wrong or amiss with using VBS kits. These are good resource tools perfect for some. For people who have a more creative bent or just welcome a challenge try using your own personalized

Transfiguration of Jesus Lesson for Kids

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This children’s lesson is adaptable for Sunday School or Children’s Church services.  It was prepared with a broad range of children in mind. The point of this lesson it to emphasize the truth that the Father once again spoke His approval for Jesus, His Son, and His desire for people to pay attention to what He says. Bible Story: Jesus is Transfigured Scripture: Matt. 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36 Target Age Group: Age 7 – 12 (U.S. 1st

Lesson: Joshua and the Wall of Jericho

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This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. It shows how God was the one who knocked down the wall. This story shows how God keeps his promises and provides help for his people, even when they face a dire situation. Sometimes this Bible story is called

Joshua and the Walls of Jericho (Preschool Lesson)

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This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of the Walls of Jericho. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class. As always, consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Because this story is made for preschoolers it does not focus on the battle of Jericho, rather on the help God

Kids Encounter God at the Burning Bush

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The Prince of Egypt is an inspiring full-length animated film that fairly accurately tells the story of Moses and the Exodus. Although the movie released in 1998, it is a film worthy for placement in any pastor’s arsenal. It features familiar voices from Hollywood like Val Kilmer and Michelle Pfeiffer. I recently pulled the film from my archives, dusted it off and introduced it to a completely new group of children. As you know a children’s church

The 12 Spies (Preschool Bible Lesson)

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This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of The 12 Spies. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class. As always, consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave any feedback or suggestions for improvement in the comment box at the bottom of this page. We also have an

Lesson: 12 Spies and 40 Years of Wandering

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This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Moses sending the 12 Spies out and the result of their 40 years of wandering. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave any feedback or suggestions for improvement in the comment box at the bottom of this

Building the Tabernacle (Preschool Bible Lesson)

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This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of the building of the Tabernacle. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class. As always, consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave any feedback or suggestions for improvement in the comment box at the bottom of this page. Bible Story:

Kids Bible Lesson: Building the Tabernacle

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This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Moses and the people of Israel building the Tabernacle. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave any feedback or suggestions for improvement in the comment box at the bottom of this page. Bible Story:The Building of the

The “I AM” Names of Jesus: Children’s Church Lesson

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This is a lesson plan for Children’s Church on the “I AM” Names of Jesus, but it can be adapted for any children’s ministry setting.  It is intended for 1st – 5th graders. Bible Basis: God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.  This is what you are to say to the Israelites:  I AM has sent me to you.  God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers

Review: VeggieTales DVD Library Curriculum

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Many of our readers at Ministry To Children are familiar with the Veggie Tales DVD’s.  Yes, we have been critical of VeggieTales in the past, but we have also been complimentary as evidenced by this interview with Phil Vischer, the creator of VeggieTales.  Now, they are at it again in helping Children’s Ministries reach children in an easy and fairly affordable manner. Worthy Resources has compiled 30 VeggieTales titles into one library system complete with lesson plans

Christmas Bible Lessons: Baby Jesus Presented in the Temple

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This Sunday School lesson is based on the story of Simeon and Anna when Joseph and Mary present Jesus in the Temple. It was prepared for a class of 3rd and 4th graders, but could be modified for any elementary aged class. Feel free to print it out or adapt it for your children’s church. The schedule for this class is that during the period of time (about 30 minutes) we are waiting for all the students to

Advent Sunday School: Shepherds Receive Good News

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This lesson is taken from Luke 2 where Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem was announced to shepherds by angels. The shepherds found Jesus as they were told and spread the Good News to others. This lesson was written for 3rd and 4th students in mind. This can be simplified for preschool age and also adapted for a Children’s Church lesson. At the end of the lesson are other resources that may help you as you plan for your

Bible Coloring Pages for Kids

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Enjoy over 450 free Bible coloring pages. Use the download links to print in PDF format or purchase a Bible coloring book bundle. This page lists our free, downloadable Bible coloring pages that can be used for Christian children’s ministry, including Sunday School and homeschooling. The coloring pages depict stories and themes from the Bible, making them an excellent resource for parents and educators to introduce children to the Bible in a fun and engaging way. There

Elisha Helps a Widow (Sunday School Lesson)

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This lesson follows in the series about the prophet Elijah. The story picks up where Elisha helps a widow who has no money to pay a debt her husband owed. This lesson was prepared for older elementary students in mind. The lesson can be adapted for younger student and can be used as a Children’s Church lesson. It would also work as a Sunday School lesson about Elisha and the widow. Please leave your feedback in the

Children's Bible Lesson: The Passover

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This lesson is the fourth lesson in a series of five that explore the theme “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” through Bible stories that each involve the sharing of a meal. This lesson would work for Sunday School or Children’s Church.  The introduction activity may be used as a children’s sermon illustration for this Bible story.  Estimated length is 45-60 minutes. By contributing writer, Nicole VanderMeulen, Children’s Ministry Coordinator at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Renton, Washington.

Bible Lesson: Not Meatballs, But Manna

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs has recently hit the big screen.  Though I’ve not seen the movie, I love the book version. This lesson plan uses that story to introduce children to the biblical accounts of God providing manna in the wilderness for the Israelites.  This lesson would work for children’s church or Sunday school and is targeted for grades 1st – 6th. About The Book Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is the story of

Nicodemus Seeks Jesus At Night (Sunday School Lesson)

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This Bible lesson for children is based on John 3:1-21, the story of Nicodemus coming to talk to Jesus during the night. It could be used in children’s church or expanded for a kids Sunday School lesson. Please leave any suggestions at the bottom of this page. Curriculum text: John 3:1-21 Time: 35 minutes Learning Objectives:  After this lesson… Children express their knowledge of the key people and events in this passage by retelling the story to

Building Self-Control : A Lesson Plan for Children's Church

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Objectives: To define self-control and lack thereof.  To identify tools that the students can use to build self-control.  To develop students who display self-control in their personal lives.  This lesson is geared towards a children’s church classroom setting of 1st -5th graders. Materials: A game like Jenga or Operation, cardboard bricks or building blocks with words  from Proverbs 25:28 on each brick/block, Proverbs 25:28 written on a white board or construction paper, Bible, gum drops in baggies

301 Bible Trivia Questions and Answers (Review Quiz)

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Get ready for Bible Trivia — Download our 301 printable Bible questions for Kids. Play a fun quiz style game with children, teens, or adults. Free PDF or Word Doc available. Bible Trivia Questions & Answer (on Video) As with any resource, please consider the level of children you are teaching. Our Bible quiz questions include a mix of simple and hard questions. For younger children, choose the easy questions or turn the right answer into a