A preschool student in our group recently asked what he didn’t realize was a potentially profound question… “Do angels wear clothes?” He was probably inquiring with regard to drawing a picture, and I didn’t want to ignore his curiosity. My response was that when angels are sent to earth, they have clothes to talk to people; but when they are … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When our beliefs and daily actions already show that we agree with God concerning the value of life, it’s time to add intentional life-honoring service. In this final lesson, “Service that Honors Life (Sanctity of Life – Part 3),” children will learn how they can help the Sanctity of Life cause and then apply what they have learned through a service project. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God loves and values life. He took the care – before we were even born – to ordain our days and then “knit” us together in the womb. “Made in God’s Image,” is the first lesson of a mini-series dedicated to teaching children about the Sanctity of Life. Children will learn that even though all people are made in God’s image, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
New years is a great way to organize and clean out things. I like to work through the classroom to see what can be cleaned up, thrown away, or organized. That’s where the toys come in. I don’t know about you, but when I teach classes, we are way too busy to play with toys. Don’t get me wrong, I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Christmas story is often so familiar to the children in our churches (and to us) that we forget about the magnitude of it. We forget that God became man and dwelt among His people. Especially when teaching children we often focus on the sheep and shepherds, the angels, and the baby in the manger, without focussing on the truth that the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Because all life is important to God, it’s never too early to introduce Sanctity of Life to children. This is core value of the Christian faith – that all people matter because they reflect God’s image. It’s much bigger than the political drama in the USA regarding abortion or the pro-life movement. Each January is dedicated toward recognizing, educating, and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you need to dig out of a rut using the same types of Sunday School lessons and formatting class identically, do something a bit differently and have fun in the process! There is a lot that can be learned from the great outdoors, and the principles of God’s creation are worthwhile even if you cannot access a trailhead or … 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
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
Using candy corn as an illustration is a great way to helps kids understand the Trinity. In Part 2 of “Candy Corn and the Trinity,” kids will learn the distinct roles of God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To understand the Trinity, as compared to a piece of candy corn, has three distinct components … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Most kids I know love candy corn, so using it to explain a complex topic such as the Trinity is a fun way to help them remember biblical truths. In Part 1 of “Candy Corn and the Trinity,” kids will learn what the Trinity is and how scripture proves it’s existence. Furthermore, kids will be able to identify the three unique persons … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson 8 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In Psalm 8 we are reminded that God is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 10:46-52 when Jesus first began to heal the sick. 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 – 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Gospel Reading – Mark 10:46-52. Opening … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I am convinced that if you and I, and the children we teach really understood how God sees us, we’d be far happier and more victorious than we currently are. God is superior to us in every way and that includes His perception of us or how He sees us. Break out the picture frames and teach this object lesson! … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: The Golden Calf Scripture: Exodus 32 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Where sin is great, God’s grace is greater Supplies: Play-Doh, Grey and brown construction paper, scissors, markers, index cards with books of the Bible on them Lesson Opening Get the kids’ attention as you use the Play-Doh to fashion some type of animal. It doesn’t have … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Surprise or known fact, it is often the most simple and seemingly mundane things that make the best teachable moments for kids. Jesus demonstrated this principle in His ministry. From coins to fish to farming, Christ used parables to explain His points. By using objects that are familiar to kids, the basic and more complex elements of God’s word come … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Imagine visiting another country and walking into a church service, already in progress and being conducted in a foreign language. You are unfamiliar with the style of worship and completely at a loss at what the words and songs being spoken might mean. Bewildered, you try to watch the actions of others around you to guess at the best methods … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God made everything…that’s a basic and simple principle that most of us likely recognize and appreciate already. It is also a theme that students learn early on in Bible studies. However, sometimes we become complacent for these details and take for granted how unique and special each creature is…including and especially people! As God’s unique and wonderful creations, we have … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Beatitudes Lesson Five: Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst Main idea: We crave being right with God, and God fills us up with his righteousness when we choose to follow him. This is lesson 5 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Recently, I received a copy of Daniel Darling’s new book, The Original Jesus: Trading the Myths We Create for the Savior Who Is. (Available on Amazon.com) Published by Baker Books, Darling takes on an interesting subject–the Christian’s concept of Jesus. If your shopping for a children’s Bible, be sure to see the our new articles reviewing the top choices for your kids. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson 4 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In Psalm 4, we’re confronted with the difference between the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Trials of Job…patience of Job…resilience of Job…when we think of this long-suffering Old Testament hero, we normally think of Job in terms of what he had to endure and what we can appreciate from that. However, there is another message in the book of Job that may be of even greater long-term value, and that has to do with God’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When organizing a gospel centered children’s ministry, one area that often gets overlooked is the nursery. In the nursery its all too easy to get caught up in the needs of the morning – who’s crying, who needs to be fed, who’s diaper needs changing, etc. These are all crucial tasks, but sometimes in the midst of all the need … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The concept of worship is often assumed but rarely taught to children. This lesson plan will help kids understand how to worship God in their daily lives. Don’t miss the other lessons in this series, “Tough Questions Kids Ask.” TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To understand the definition of worship and learn how to worship in our daily lives. MAIN IDEA: The … More Children’s Ministry Resources