Here is another option for Sunday School this Advent Seasons. It’s a lesson plan intended to present the Christmas story of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem and the Shepherd’s announcement of His birth. It was was first prepared for older elementary students and can be adapted for other ministry opportunities. Learning Goal: As students take an imaginary journey to the town of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson eight in our curriculum that helps preschoolers know God by studies in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson focuses on Jesus power to forgive sins, illustrated by the story in Mark 2:1-12. Like all our preschool Bible lessons, this materials is 100% free … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Turkey is slotted to be on the Thanksgiving table, paired with my mother in law’s famous buttery mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. The table itself looks just as good as the food prepared for it. It’s wearing its finest tablecloth and is bejeweled with shiny silverware and inherited china. Family and friends will travel for miles to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
At this time of year, we begin trying to find the perfect way to say “thank you” to all of the women who faithfully serve in children’s ministry all year long. I wanted something that was not a “teaching” book or a “training” book. I even wanted to steer clear of the typical teacher’s gift books. I wanted to find … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Missional is a term which is gaining traction among church planters and senior leaders. It borrows its root meaning from the more familiar word, missionary. Chances are, your senior pastor is familiar with it. The expression is far less known among children’s ministry leaders. This is unfortunate. I have read many books introducing me to the concept of being missional. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson introduces students to how the Israelites celebrated Thanksgiving as they celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. The celebration was written in God’s Law for His people to keep each year as a way to remember His goodness to them. As His people remember all that He has done for them they are filled with joy and thanksgiving. This lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is another lesson from the study of David. It could also work as lesson for Thanksgiving. Click here to see the lesson index. The lesson teaches the generosity and willingness of David and the Israelites to give materials for the future temple that Solomon would build. The focus of the lesson is on how God owns all we have and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’ll admit that I groaned as we drove to the conference. You know the kind of grumble which smiles on the outside? Yes, that kind. It was way too early for one thing. For another, I had taken the day off of work to come. Days off can be hard to come by. Though I have always been an advocate … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is a continuation of Israel’s Kings. It is the conclusion to the study of David. Click here to see the lesson index. The focus of this lesson is how David becomes king in God’s timing. The lesson is a reminder that God keeps His promises and as His followers we are to trust Him completely and follow Him … More Children’s Ministry Resources
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, children’s ministry leaders and teachers are thinking about how to teach the children under their care about God’s view of giving thanks. At first blush, it seems simple. For example, we might ask the children to think about what they are thankful for. Cool toys, a nice house, the latest award for sports or the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s happened to all of us. We spend hours and hours and hours preparing for Sunday morning (at least I hope you do). We study our Bibles, we outline the lesson, we plan the crafts. During the final days, we put on the finishing touches, get the props together, and plan the transitions and “special effects.” We practice our delivery, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Enter into our home and you’ll see a play kitchen set with a birthday cake on the counter, waiting the daily baby doll birthday. You’ll trip over a stray Cinderella shoe and find a ballerina coloring page in-transit, ready to be mailed to Mimi. Pink is the only color in existence that we know of. We live in a five … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teaching in today’s world is a challenge but when you are teaching kids about God and His love, the pressure is really on. It is hard to be the perfect example of love and charity when little Johnny stands on the table and refuses to come down. Broken homes and a broken society have all contributed to the lack of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson continues the study of Israel’s kings. Click here to see the lesson index. The focus of this lesson is David’s perseverance through difficulties during the period of time before he takes the throne. Believers can learn from David’s example to persevere during difficult times because one day they will receive their heavenly reward. Even with opposition and persecution … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Volunteers are needed! How many times have we seen this sign or posted it ourselves? Too many! We lose good volunteers and sadly ministry helpers do come and go. Sometimes the volunteers quit for reasons we could have prevented. While that is not always the case, leaders should know the five reasons why this most commonly occurs. Retain one of the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson for preschoolers is based on Mark 1:35-39 where Jesus takes time away to pray. This shows his humanity and a positive example of spending time alone with God. Preschoolers will be encouraged to talk with God when they are alone. This is the sixth lesson from a series for preschoolers on knowing Jesus through the book of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
OK – That titles a little stronger than our usual book review. But keep reading and you’ll find out why I’m so impressed with this one. “Crash Course,” by Daniel Darling, promises “that it guides you to know what you believe and why you believe it, to make good choices, to find direction, to stay true in a world of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download our 100% free printable Thanksgiving coloring pages. They are perfect for home, kids church, or Sunday School. Use the button below to download all the pages combined into one printable PDF file. Scroll down to see each individual coloring sheet. We have both Christian and non-religious versions (for public school teachers). Thanksgiving Coloring Pages (100% Free) Sunday School or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a free Bible lesson for children teaching them to recognize their fears and develop trust in God. It was first prepared for a Children’s Church setting, but would work well as a Sunday School lesson also. Through a study of multiple verses on fear and faith, students will answer honest questions about the subject. They will learn that they can trust … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a continuation of the kids Bile lessons about Israel’s Kings. It is the second lesson about David. Click here to see the lesson index. In this lesson we see David’s confident faith in God and how God uses him to fight and defeat Goliath. Even though David has been anointed king he continues to faithfully serve as he … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the third lesson in a study on Israel’s Kings. Click here to see the lesson index. This lesson is about Samuel anointing David to be king. The lesson focuses on David’s heart and how he was faithful in his day to day tasks. This would be an excellent Sunday School lesson, but you could easily use it in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I realized a couple of weekends ago that I had stopped praying each week before kids’ service. It wasn’t a conscience decision, just something that happened in the hustle and bustle of the weekend. I realized that when I stopped praying that coincided with those weeks that I didn’t feel went very well after they were over. That got me … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Many churches celebrate clergy / pastor appreciation Sunday on the second Sunday of October. Here is a way for the children in your church to take part in showing their love for their pastor. This pastor appreciation coloring page is free for you to print and use in your church, home, or school. Directions: Simply click on the preview image … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson for preschoolers is based on Mark 1: 14-20 when Jesus calls his disciples to follow him. It is designed to help these younger children learn what it means to follow after Jesus. Even the kids in your preschool Sunday School can be disciples of Christ. This is the fourth lesson from a series for preschoolers on knowing … More Children’s Ministry Resources