Lesson Title: Elijah Helps a Widow Bible Reference: 1 Kings 17:7-24 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: One thing that Christians can always be sure of is that God will take care of them. The Bible teaches that not a flower or bird escapes God’s […]
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Seek Thee (Family Devotional)
Seek Thee is a family devotional designed to connect God’s creation to the Bible. This devotional would be perfect for summer and/ or a camping trip. It focuses on one verse and helps the kids put it into action. Activity One: As a family wake up early enough to watch the sunrise. The kids would […]
Patience: Learning from our Mission Work in Haiti
As many readers know, last summer I left my regular church job to serve the forgotten children in rural Haiti. I’ve tried to journal some of that experience on my family blog, but it’s hard to capture the whole story in simple words. Today, I want to share this video from our latest mission trip. […]
Hardened Heart (Ezekiel 36:26) Super Soaker Object Lesson
Hardened hearts need God! Help kids see that God wants their hearts to be soft towards him and towards others. This fun Super Soaker object lesson is the perfect visual aid for a summer object lesson. What You’ll Need: Large sponge cut into the shape of a heart Push pins Garbage bag Super Soaker Water […]
Pokémon Go: What Parents Need to Know
Pokémon are everywhere…. The latest reinvention of this gaming phenomenon is going viral. It’s called Pokémon Go and it’s the biggest trend in kid culture this summer (and probably this year). In this article, I’m trying to explain the game and offer a basic guide to what parents need to know about Pokémon Go. It’s the classic […]
Dad Acrostic Poster and Poem Activity
Dads get left out sometimes. Mother’s Day is in the spring and is always so full of flowers and crafts that kids make, and then comes Father’s Day in the summer and during vacation from school when routines are off and other things get forgotten. Click on the preview image above to download the printable […]
Greatest Story Ever Told – So Let’s Tell It Well
Last summer, I took my children to one of our public library’s special events. It was a storyteller. I didn’t think much of it, but thought it might be a fun thing for us to attend together. It turned out so much better than I had expected. He was great! He owned that room of […]
Daniel Chapter 2 Bible Skits (Part 2 of 6)
This is the 2nd part in a 6 part series on the book of Daniel. Chapter 2 covers: The King’s Forgotten Dream, The Secret is Revealed to Daniel, and The King’s Dream & Daniel’s Promotion. Don’t miss all our lesson and teaching ideas about the Book of Daniel. ————————————————————————————————— Daniel Chapter 2 The King’s Forgotten […]
Planning a VBS on a Budget
It’s the beginning of the new year — time to plan a VBS! As you know, Ministry-to-Children loves Vacation Bible School and we frequently feature reviews on new VBS material. However if you’re in a financial pinch you can plan a VBS on a shoestring budget – don’t miss our free VBS curriculum downloads. Here […]
Devotional: What’s on your Water Bottle?
We do a lot of creating and crafting with our youngsters, as many (or most) programs surely do. One tradition we have with our kids is passing out individual water bottles, usually at the beginning of our summer day camps or Sunday school year. These are to be kept by the students and can be […]
Lesson: God Made the Seasons (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2)
Fall is a beautiful season and this lesson focuses on the changes that happen during fall. This lesson teaches kids that God made each season and each season has a purpose. They will learn that God made the world for them so that farmers can grow food so that we won’t go hungry. Lesson Title: […]
Teaching Kids to Know Nothing but Christ
In 1 Corinthians 2:2, Paul says “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” (ESV) Let those words sink in for a minute. What does it mean to know nothing except Jesus Christ? Take just a minute to stop and take inventory of your thoughts for the last 60 […]
“Blessed are the Merciful” Sunday School Lesson
Beatitudes Lesson Six: Blessed are those who are Merciful Main idea: We become merciful by being broken people and letting God’s mercy into our lives. This is lesson 6 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN […]
New Year: Getting to Know the Kids in Your Class
Do you remember the first day of school? My last first day of school was 19 years ago and I still remember that knot in the pit of my stomach as I was walking into a new class. (It should also be noted that it was a seminary class and I was a grown adult). […]
10 Water Activities for Kids: Fun Games and Bible Devotion
Are you looking for some fun games to play with the kids in your church on a hot summer day? Wouldn’t it be great if you could have fun and teach the truth of the gospel at the same time? With this ‘splashy’ fun event you can do just that. This event would be great from […]
6 Road Trip Bible Games for Family Vacation Car Time
Summer is the season for travel. Countless hours are spent by families in cars traveling to visit families or to see the sights. Here are some ideas you can share with the families in your church to help them put Deuteronomy 6:6-7 into practice on road trips. “These commandments that I give you today are to […]
Printable Bible Reading Chart for Kids
I want my children, at home and in my classes at church, to read. Summertime, while kids are out of school, is a great time to encourage reading. There are so many reading programs to get children to read while they are on a break. It has been proven that kids who read during the […]
Lesson: What is My Role in the Church? (Tough Questions Kids Ask #4)
Children are not only the church of tomorrow, they are a vital part of the church today. It’s so important to minister to children, but sometimes we forget that kids can also serve others. This lesson plan will help children understand how they are gifted by God and placed in a church for their role–just […]
Ideas for a 4th of July Party at Kids Church
Here’s another 4th of July idea for your children’s ministry or Sunday School. School is over but now you’ve got to contend with family vacations and lower church attendance in your ministry. There’s nothing wrong with taking a break but you do need to keep the excitement level up during the summer months. Hosting a 4th of […]
10 Tips for Creating Your VBS Program from Scratch
There are plenty of wonderful and winning Vacation Bible School curriculum programs on the market today that provide ideas, materials, and pointers to allow the director total ease of running VBS in any sort of church setting. There are also plenty of great slice and bake cookies and canned soups available, but somehow there’s nothing […]