Sunday School Lesson: Handwriting on the Wall

This lesson is from Daniel 5 where Belshazzar is punished for his pride and arrogance against the Most High God.  This lesson can be used for upper elementary students for Sunday School or used as a Children’s Church Lesson.  With simplification this lesson can be used for preschool age and younger elementary students. Following the lesson are additional resources to adapt to the needs of your class. Bible Story: The Handwriting on the Wall Scripture: Daniel 5

Review: VeggieTales DVD Library Curriculum

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

Magi Worship Baby Jesus (Sunday School Lesson) Matthew 2:1-23

This lesson is taken from the passage where Wise men from the east follow a star seeking the King of the Jews. They seek help from Herod in Jerusalem and travel to Bethlehem to worship Jesus and give Him gifts. Both the Magi and Joseph are given dreams to keep them safe from Herod’s anger. It can be used for upper elementary and simplified for preschool age children. Following the lesson there are additional resources to use

Lesson: God Saves from the Fiery Furnace

This is the second children’s Bible lesson in a series from the book of Daniel.  It is from chapter 3 where Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego choose to obey God and are thrown in a fiery furnace.  This was written for upper elementary students.  It can be simplified for preschool students and modified to be used as a Children’s Church Lesson.  At the end there are additional resources that may be helpful for your individual class needs. Bible

Advent Sunday School: Shepherds Receive Good News

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

The Adoption of Moses (Children's Bible Lesson)

This Bible lesson for children is based on the story of Moses from Exodus 1:15-2:10 and his mother releasing him to the care of the Pharoah’s daughter. This lesson shows the deep love of a birthmother for her child and the gift of life she gives when she releases her child for adoption. The theme of adoption is a powerful link to the Gospel story. Use this lesson to remind children of the seeking love that God

Bible Coloring Pages for Kids

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

Lesson: God provides For Elijah And Widow

This lesson plan is next in the series following Elijah confronts Ahab.  After the brook dries up God lead Elijah to the widow in Zarephath where He provides a never-ending supply of oil and flour. This Bible lesson is targeted for an older elementary Sunday School class, but could be used in other ministry settings with some modification. See the list of related resources at the end of this post for crafts and other activities. Activities for

Pride vs. Humility: A Bible Lesson For Children

This Children’s Bible lesson about pride and humility would serve well in Sunday School or Children’s Church. It is based on several key Bible verses about being proud and humble. Be sure to modify it for your children’s ministry setting. Please leave your feedback in the comment box below. Objective: To define pride and humility and the effects of each.  To describe a Biblical individual who was rescued from his pride.  To develop students who display humility.  This

Lesson: Elijah Confronts Ahab

This lesson plan is based on the story where Elijah confronts Ahab in 1 Kings. It was originally written for an upper elementary Sunday School class. It could be modified for younger children or children’s church, especially using the list of related resources at the end of this post. These include links to crafts, worksheets, and supplemental lesson plans about Ahab and Elijah. Scripture: 1 Kings 16:28-34; 17:1-6 Learning Objective(s): Students will have an understanding God provides

301 Bible Trivia Questions and Answers (Review Quiz)

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

Father's Day Crafts For Sunday School (or Children's Church)

If you’re looking for some new craft ideas for Father’s day in Sunday School – you’re not alone. I’m always searching for new crafts for our kids. I wanted an easy craft, because in children’s church I have a wide age range. Here is what I discovered. If you know of another great resource, let me know in the comment section! Ideas from our Website Children love bringing home a special “gift” they have made for DAD.

God's Promise Remains (Latter Prophets Bible Lesson)

This is the final Old Testament story from my lessons based on &utm_medium=blogpartners”>The Big Picture Story Bible, but we still have 15 more New Testament Bible stories to cover. This lesson is from 11 titled, “God’s Promise Remains.” The heart of this lesson is God’s commitment to his promises, even after all the Jewish nation was exiled for their disobedience. This is a short lesson from the book, but it mentions several important figures in Bible history

Video – Books of the Bible Song

Check out this song & video to memorize the books of the Bible. It contains all 66 books of the Bible in order. This would be great for kids and adults who are memorizing the books of the bible.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7ZtWRSCH7EIt could also be used for an activity in your Sunday school class or children’s church. It was created by Bigsby who does Children’s Ministry concerts, you can get the guitar chords for this song on his blog. Practical

Sunday School Thanksgiving Crafts & Bible Activities

Try our collection of free printable craft ideas for Sunday School. Download the PDF directions and watch the videos below. These activities are a perfect companion to our Thanksgiving Sunday School lessons for children. Thanksgiving Craft Projects & Activities Scroll down to see many more ideas for crafting thankfulness with your Sunday School class. We’re adding new ideas each week throughout November 2019, so check back for updates each Monday! Wreath Craft Project “Thankful to God” The

Sunday School Bulletin Board Ideas

I have always struggled to find good ideas for my church’s Sunday school bulletin board. The default mode is to post the latest crafts, but a well-decorated bulletin board can be a good way to keep your children’s ministry area interesting. Here are a few web resources that offer free Sunday school bulletin board ideas. Bulletin Board Ideas for Sunday School Kid’s Sunday School Place offers 11 free bulletin board ideas (14 more in the members only

Book Review: Truth and Grace Memory Book (Edited by Thomas K. Ascol)

** This is a guest post from Terry Delaney who blogs at Diary of a Seminary Student, Said at Southern, and Going To Seminary.Ascol, Thomas K. Truth and Grace Memory Book, 3 Volumes. Cape Coral: Founder’s Press, 2005. $15.00 (or $5.95 ea.). Buy From Amazon.comIntroduction and Background InformationDr. Tom Ascol has been the Senior Pastor of Cape Coral Baptist Church in Cape Coral, Florida since 1986. He also serves as the director of Founder’s Ministries which, according

Sunday School Crafts

Try these creative ides to add a hands-on craft activity to your next Sunday School class. Browse our featured ideas below or use our search feature to look for a specific Bible story or lesson theme. Like all our resources, these crafts are 100% and easy to print. Easy Bible Crafts for Kids Sunday School Are you looking for a craft idea for your Bible story? Do you need just the right craft idea to supplement your

Sunday School Crafts

Are you looking for a craft idea for your Sunday school lesson? Do you need just the right idea to supplement your Bible lesson? Check out these popular websites that provide Sunday school craft projects. Some are free, and some require a membership. Do you know of another website that features Sunday school crafts? If so, let me know in the comment section. Guildcraft Arts & Crafts: This online retailer offers a large selection of packaged craft

Sunday School Christmas Crafts

Are you looking for a great craft idea for your Christmas Sunday School lessons? This page lists our Christmas crafts, ideas and projects for kids’ Sunday School. Christmas Crafts for Sunday School Simply download the PDF instructions for each project listed below. These include craft examples, supply lists, and step-by-step directions. We also have video demonstrations to help you jump start your craft planning! Simple Advent Crafts for Sunday School Share these Simple Advent Crafts for Sunday