Take your students on a journey through the Book of Acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after Jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the Holy Spirit. Students will learn how they too can live a powerful life serving Jesus as the Holy Spirit empowers them. This page is the index to our series of lesson plans that follow the Book of Acts. This page will be updated as the
At Christmas, you will see excited young visitors, many of which won’t be accustomed to sitting still for long periods. Prepare for the fidgety crowds and short attention spans with Christmas activities for kids’ church. Entertaining activities are a good way to supplement a lesson or build on a Bible truth. Peruse our list of Christmas activities to find the one that is right for your teaching style. Feel free to put your unique slant on these
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 can be adapted to meet different ministry needs. Bible Story: How Israel Celebrated Thanksgiving: Feast of Tabernacles
This is the first in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit. Click here to see the series index. This lesson first prepared for a Children’s Church setting, but would be ideal for a kids Sunday School. Through object lessons, a small group study of multiple verses, and a memory verse game, students will learn who the Holy Spirit is, as part of the Trinity of God. Bible Story: “The
This Bible lesson for preschoolers is based on Mark 1:40-42 where Jesus miraculously heals a man with leper. This reveals the Christ has a heart of compassion and deeper purpose in his ministry. This Bible story is a picture of God’s desire to cleanse all people of their spiritual uncleanness. This is the seventh lesson from a series for preschoolers on knowing Jesus through the book of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and
At the 2010 Desiring God National Conference, Francis Chan gave a moving talk on humility and loving people. As part of that presentation, he listed seven question that he asks when preparing to teach the Word of God. I think they are the critical questions any children’s minister should also consider as they prepare to teach God’s kids. Those questions (and my notes on how they relate to children’s ministry) are: 1. Am I worried about what
At my church, we use Awana for our Wednesday night program. My nine year old son started in Sparks a little over four years ago now, and my seven year old daughter started in Cubbies at the same time when she was three. We have watched them memorize a multitude of verses during that time, and I’ve picked a few up myself helping them to learn. Over the years, my wife and I have both gotten involved
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 kids church or for children’s Bible study at home. Like all our content, it’s 100% free for
This series of Creation Preschool Bible lessons will introduce younger children to God’s Work as maker of all. Each lesson is printable and includes extra ideas. This is a six part series of lesson plans to teach preschool aged children about God making the world. I’ve also linked to our craft and song ideas for these lessons. Lesson Index Creation Day One Creation Day Two Creation Day Three Creation Day Four Creation Day Five Days Six &
This is the follow-up lesson about King Saul and continues our series on the Kings of Israel. Click here to see the lesson index. God gave Israel their request to have a king and Saul was a true reflection of their hearts. He looked good on the outside but was disobedient in his heart. Students will learn from Saul’s life that although he looked good on the outside his heart was rebellious and disobedient to God. The
This post was contributed by Lindsey Whitney from the Growing Kids Ministry blog. Be sure to check out their kids game ideas . Have you ever visited a mega-church? If so, then you know the feeling– sitting in the plush movie-theatre seating, sipping on a freshly prepared latte and trying desperately not to covet. In our heads, we think “Oh the things I could do with this budget, these volunteers, or this facility!” We enjoy the great
You’ll love these clean church jokes I found in my email. I’m sure they’ve been floating around the Internet for a while, but several were new to me. I’m not always a fan of Christian jokes or church humor, but these made me smile. I’m posting them just in case you need a little laugh this morning. Click here for a PDF printable version Why do Brides Wear White? Attending a wedding for the first time, a
What follows is a rough paraphrase and summary from the 2010 Connecting Chruch & Home Conference. This session was comprised of the eleventh chapter of the forthcoming book, Trained in the Fear of God edited by Randy Stinson and Timothy Paul Jones. While we did not delve deep into each point Schemm has, we did gain a lot of insight through his trials and errors as well as his answering of questions for those who are struggling
Here is the conclusion of our coloring book about the days of Creation. In each picture Mandy has tried to illustrate the events in a way that shows the goodness of God. If you enjoy these free resources, leave a comment to encourage her. In this final picture, you see the complete work of God with the simple declaration “Very Good.” This coloring page is inspired by Genesis 1:31 – 2:2 which says: God saw all that
I find that it isn’t all that hard to talk to kids. They like to talk if you can find some common ground and explore something that really interests them. As children’s ministers, and as parents, though, there are things that they need to hear from us. Words are powerful things, and the tongue has the power to build up and to tear apart both by its action and by its inaction. In other words, silence can
This lesson is about God delivering Peter from prison. The believers were constantly praying for this seemingly impossible situation. Students will learn from this story that nothing is too hard for God. They can trust Him even when life situations seem bad. The original learning context for this material was older elementary Sunday School. It can also be adapted for Children’s Church and with modifications can be simplified for younger students. Bible Story: Peter’s Miraculous Escape From
Kids will love our amazing coloring pages about the days of creation. Scroll down to see the free individual pages. There are two download options. To get the basic free version, scroll down this page to view individual sheets. Two Ways to Download Purchase: There is a new updated version (more pages + teacher talking points) available for purchase from the Sunday School Store for only $6. This purchase supports our free ministry and provides a royalty
This is a lesson plan intended for preschool children, ages 2-5. It is designed for a children’s church or Sunday School, but can be adapted to meet your particular ministry setting. It is the third in our series for preschoolers titled Jesus is My Good Shepherd. The first lesson plan (Sheep LOVED by a Shepherd) in this series taught students that they were like sheep, loved by a Shepherd. The second lesson (Sheep SAVED by a Shepherd)
One of the members at my church recently asked me if I knew of any good books for young children who were asking questions about spiritual matters. There is a plethora of children’s bibles and curriculum geared towards older children, but it can be difficult to find foundational materials that invest in younger children. A series with which I have been particularly impressed that is intended for ages four to seven is Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers,
Put a fifth grader in a classroom with a six year old and you’ve got Miley Cyrus meets Hello Kitty. Two very different worlds collide. The Miley fan is thinking of using her allowance to buy eye shadow, if her mom allows. The Hello Kitty fan has just fallen off her chair, thinking that she really wants to play dress-up. Maybe she’ll be a princess today, or maybe Minnie Mouse. But then again she has that new
Each week in our Kindergarten and First Grade room, we take an offering that goes to help the support the children our church has sponsored through the World Help Organization. In total, the various Children’s Ministries at our church sponsor six children. In our room, we focus on Daniel so that the kids can feel a personal connection with him. Each week, we review why we give and where the offering money goes. And, each week, the
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
Vacation Bible School is so much fun when you use a special theme. With a little research, you can find an appropriate theme that will set kids up with the opportunity for a true God encounter. Themes help teachers plan their lessons, crafts and games. We have got more creative ideas for you to use at your next VBS. Here are more VBS ideas kids will love. Space VBS Ideas Children marvel at God’s creation, including the
This lesson is part 5 of 5 in our study called “Walk His Ways” based on the parables of Jesus. They were prepared for the Lenten season, but could be used anytime of year. This lesson explores losing and finding God, connecting with prayer, and reinforces the idea that God NEVER loses us with the story of The Lost Coin. Bible Story: The Parable of the Lost Coin Scripture: Luke 15:8-10 Target Age Group: Age 3 – 12 (U.S.
