“A person’s a person, no matter how small…” God made them all, the tiny and tall! There is no reason why Sunday School adventures cannot incorporate other classic children’s stories as well as Bible verses. This lesson explores some admirable qualities of a beloved Dr. Seuss character, celebrating Biblical values with whimsical rhyme. Seuss’s works are often more than just … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Knowing Jesus Through the Five Senses: The Sense of Smell Bible Reference: Ephesians 5:2; Genesis 1:28-31; Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:1-6; Romans 5:12 Target Age Group: Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 45 minutes Focus Verse: “And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the six in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Six: The Son Who Obeyed His Father Main idea: Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven do what the Bible commands, with the help and grace of God. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, John 14:15, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Seven: The Way, the Truth, and The Life Main idea: Jesus is comfort and certainty in an uncertain world. Series: This study is part of a 8- part series on the I AM statements of Jesus. Follow that link to find the other lesson plans. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references. Gather: Bible; dry erase markers or chart paper and markers; … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Four: The Gate for the Sheep Main idea: Jesus is the only entrance to salvation. Series: This study is part of a 8- part series on the I AM statements of Jesus. Follow that link to find the other lesson plans. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Psalm 23 Gather: Bible; dry erase markers or chart paper and markers; hula hoops, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the book of Ezekiel. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click on the preview image above to download this coloring page in print-friendly PDF format. We’ve also uploaded a the JPEG image for anyone who needs to edit the picture or words. The illustration shows these scripture quotes. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are you always looking for ways to keep kids involved in outreach ministry? Want some ideas for teaching your group about servanthood? Evangelism is a big part of what my local church’s mission statement but finding activities kids can participate in is challenging at times. Especially when parents can’t bring them or stay with them. Still, at least once a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try this simple object lesson to teach children the importance of the church community in their lives. Main Idea: We are stronger together, the church is a group of friends who help each other follow Jesus. Items Needed: Several heavy books. We used unwrapped story Bibles. Suggested Verses: Ecclesiastes 4:12 — Though a man might prevail against one who is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 9 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. Click here to browse all the lessons and related ideas. Don’t miss our printable Lord’s Prayer coloring book, use it as an additional activity while teaching this unit. Main idea: God gives us the strength and ability to run away from temptation. He saves us from Satan’s evil plans. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you’ve been blessed with a faithful team of volunteers, you’ve got a great advantage over many struggling ministries. You may have noticed that fall and winter are some of the busiest times in you kids ministry, not just for you but for volunteers too. While you’re planning fall events and a Christmas party, don’t neglect planning fall and winter … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We created this free printable as a tool to help children learn about the book of Esther. You can also search our website and find lesson plans another ideas related to this Bible story. We are in the early stages of creating a coloring sheet for each book in the Bible. The project is just beginning and may take most of 2013 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 3 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. Children will learn that God listens carefully to their prayers because he loves them like a perfect father. For more lessons in this series, click here. We love to hear reader ideas and tips to improve these materials, simply leave a comment below. Main idea: Since … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 2 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. The focus is on Jesus’ introduction to this model prayer in the preceding verses. His directions help us better understand what attitudes matter most to God when we pray. Click here to browse all the lessons in this 10 part teaching unit. Your children may also enjoy … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We created this free printable as a tool to help children learn about the book of Nehemiah. You can also search our website and find lesson plans another ideas related to the history of Israel and their Kings. We are in the early stages of creating a coloring sheet for each book in the Bible. The project is just beginning and may … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the last of a series of worksheets based on the divisions of the Bible. The purpose is to help children who are already familiar with many of the Bible books to understand how they fit together to make the whole story of the Bible. Click here to download This worksheet focuses on the book of prophecy – Revelation. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This activity helps children understand the metaphor of Jesus being the bread of life from John 6:35. They make two booklets, one showing how food meets our physical needs and one showing how Jesus meets our spiritual needs. This Bible craft would be an excellent activity for our lesson plan on John 3:35. Click here to download the printable PDF … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I have always loved the “Back to School” time in August/September. “Back to school” time to me means sharp crayons, new pencils, and any new gadgets that will make school just a little more fun and colorful. We have decided to homeschool year-round. Taking 3 months off in the Summer doesn’t work for us and we like to take different … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is part of a series of worksheets based on the divisions of the Bible. The purpose is to help children who are already familiar with many of the Bible stories to understand how they fit together to make the whole story of the Bible. Click here to download this printable worksheet This worksheet focuses on the Old Testament books … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is part of a series of worksheets based on the divisions of the Bible. The purpose is to help children who are already familiar with many of the Bible stories to understand how they fit together to make the whole story of the Bible. Click here to download this printable worksheet. This worksheet focuses on the Old Testament books … More Children’s Ministry Resources
While homeschooling school-age children, we often forget that our little ones need some structured learning as well. I’m not saying that they should be sitting there for hours on end every day, but it is good for them to have a few structured activities to do where they do have to sit for just a few minutes. If you don’t … More Children’s Ministry Resources
After surviving the lean years of having little or no help, I wasn’t prepared to have too many volunteers, but it did happen. I remember the days when I couldn’t beg, cajole or convince a parent to stay and help, now everyone’s on board (and I’m not complaining.) Here was my situation, a large group of kids graduated up to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first in a series of worksheets based on the divisions of the Bible. The purpose is to help children who are already familiar with many of the Bible stories to understand how they fit together to make the whole story of the Bible. Click here to download This worksheet focuses on the Old Testament books of law. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is based on the Bible passage in Acts 3 when Peter heals a crippled man. It’s an important story because it shows how the power and Spirit of Jesus continue his work through the church. From this lesson children will learn how they can be ready to share what they know about Jesus with other people. Lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’m always looking for ways to get my kids involved in the community and assembling charity Easter baskets has been so successful in helping me do this. In the past, the kids of my children’s church have helped homeless families, children in military families, even kids that have lost everything in hurricanes. While we are not a huge operation, I … More Children’s Ministry Resources