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Here is a useful prayer activity to introduce 3-5s to the idea of what we can say when we pray. Please feel free to print off the document and use it at home! Click here for a printable version.
On this page you will find creative ideas, resources and activities relating to the Bible which you can use in your children’s ministry, kid’s church, kidmin
“You can enter true life only through the narrow gate. The gate to hell is very wide, and there is plenty of room on the road that leads there. Many people go that way. But the gate that opens the way to true life is narrow. And the road that leads there is hard to follow. Only a few people find it. Matthew 7:13-4 In our journey through the sermon on the mount, we have reached this passage which is quite a tough one! To warm up we're going to play two games: 1) Limbo dancing- the child who manages to do the lowest limbo move is the prize winner. 2) Marbles- Children have the choice to roll their marble through a wide gap (easy) or a narrow gap (hard). After all the children have had a go, give a prize to anyone who managed to get their marble through the narrow gap, to emphasise the fact that the people who met the toughest challenge were the ones who won the prizes in the end. Our children tend to respond quite well to visual teaching styles so this is what I've come up with this week to take the discussion further... Print off the sheet (click here) Fold the sheet in half with the picture on the outside (you will see a vague line when you print out the sheet!) Cut along the two side edges of each brown rectangle. Next, open up the sheet and fold along the middle again, but this time with the picture on the inside. Carefully fold the brown rectangles to the inside of the paper so that the outside looks like this and when you open the paper... The brown 'gates' pop up! Talk to the children about the Matthew passage and show them that the road to the wide gate has plenty of room to travel on, but the road to the narrow gate is much more twisted and hard to follow. This is the gate that leads to the wide open spaces, though, and the wide gate leads only to a pit. Talk about the things that following the different paths might involve and get the children to write or draw them on the paths. Then think about the rewards of going through the narrow gate. What does it lead to? Again, get the children to draw or write their responses.
Here's a fun and easy Raising of Lazarus game to play in your Sunday School class or with your kids at home, all you need is some toilet paper and some willing volunteers.
An object lesson about the offering teaches children about cheerful giving. Here are 10 Bible-based, kid-friendly lessons about generosity and stewardship.
I’ve been working on a project to modify curriculum for the special needs setting. I’ve learned so much after a speech pathologist has provided feedback on the scripts written for Bible stories an…
When Jesus taught one of the most important things in the Bible, he chose to ask a question first. Why?
This sin object lesson for kids teaches children about how sin separates us from God and hinders our prayers. And it shows them how Jesus can repair the damage!
From Children's Ministry Magazine, the most read magazine for people who serve children in the church...here are our top 30 articles for leading volunteers.
Games and activities to use when teaching about Nicodemus as found in John chapter 3. Part of a whole lesson available onsite.
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This is fair trade fortnight and on Friday we are gong into some schools to teach the children about fair trade, linking it to to Jesus' message of freedom and good news for the poor and oppressed (see Luke 4, where Jesus quotes Isaiah 61) and what Christians believe about behaving justly. As a fun way in to thinking about fair trade and ideas of fairness in general, here's an easy game to play! You will need: A game sheet per child, dice (one per pair or 3 is good) Click here to print off a sheet with 2 game sheets on it, as below. Children work in pairs or 3s to throw the die, but have their own individual sheet to colour in. Children in a pair/ 3 take it in turns to throw the die. Colour in a section of the Fair Trade symbol according to the number thrown. Eg. If you throw a 2, colour in a section with a 2 inside it. If you throw a number , but have already coloured in all that number's sections, you will have to wait until your next throw! The first person to colour in all the sections on their sheet is the winner. This game helps to introduce the fair trade symbol which looks a bit like a person with their hand in the air to say they agree and want to join in. It also helps to think about issues of fairness, but quite subtly. How fair is the game itself? Some numbers appear more often than others do. Does this make a difference? Have fun!
A parenting support group just posted this on Facebook with the comment that it often applies to adults as well. Where in our ministry with children and parents are we filling up their cups? Where …
Sin, sin, sin. We are just pressing through the Children’s Catechism and right now we want to make sure we have a grasp on what sin is, how it entered the world, and what the effect of it was in the garden.
Assorted games for kids to play for learning about Pentecost as found in Acts 2. Supporting material available.
These six new creative ideas on how to share the gospel can equip kids, youth & adults to confidently share their faith through conversation starters, object lessons & origami!
I used this idea in an assembly yesterday, focussing on people we trust and what it means to trust God. This would work really well if you are exploring miracle stories or stories about trust. Suitable verses to use with it might be: Joshua 1:9: Remember, I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Psalm 56: 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. John 14: 1 Jesus said, “Don’t be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me I have to admit that this trick is not an original idea. I found the trick in this book: Simple Science Object Talks by Heno Head Jnr and would definitely recommend getting cold of a copy if you can! You will need: A glass of water (about half- 2/3 filled) and an index card. This is what you do: place the index card over the top of the glass, making sure that the whole of the rim is covered by it, and press down. Hold onto the top of the card with one hand and move your other hand down the glass, towards the bottom of it. Carefully flip the glass upside down, making sure you keep holding the card in place. You may get a TINY bit of drip page at this point, but don't panic! Now slowly move your card holding hand out from underneath and the card should stick, holding the water at bay! I love using science in assemblies because it is generally fool-proof, as long as you have a little practice first. I got a teacher in the assembly to sit at the front and asked if they trusted me to turn the glass of water upside down on top of their head? Even if I covered it with the card? They were not too eager! I then performed the science and it went down very well! We talked about the fact that what was holding the card in place was the air pressure pressing upwards (stronger than gravity pressing downwards). Please forgive my scientific explanations- they are not my strong suit! We can't see the air pressure but we know it must be working or the water would drop out. We can't see God but we know that he is there holding us up and supporting us too. The teacher might not have wanted to trust me, but I knew what I was doing and God knows what He is doing! Talk about: What is trust? Who do you trust and why? Have you ever trusted God? When might you need to God? Encourage children to all have a go at he trick, but make sure you have something ready to collect the drips just in case!
My Sunday School kids loved this mana from heaven game we played. It's the biggest hit of all.
This craft can be used for any biblical story where the main character is imprisoned, whether that is Christ, Peter, Samson or Paul. Instructions Print the template on cardstock. (Template) Color a…
Lead people? The ultimate ministry leader cheat sheet along with supporting scripture. Free printable for leaders. Leaders
Click on the preview image below to download this free coloring sheet in print-friendly PDF format. We've also uploaded the JPEG version if you need to Coloring Pages "Wise and Foolish Builders" Coloring Page Matthew 7:24 House on the Rock
These Childrens Ministry Teaching Series are a fantastic resource for any childrens ministry, childrens church or kids club - your kids will love learning all about Jesus through them!
Churches are hopeful to reopen their children's ministry programs. This article provides some steps that churches should consider before reopening.
Fantastic ideas to add some fellowship to your small church! Use these children's events to add excitement to dreary days.
Dale Hudson gives you the scriptural and logical reasons why serving in kidmin is a BLAST!
Use these 21 children's ministry outreach ideas to help churched kids reach out to unchurched friends and families.
Theme: God answers orayer. Objects: "Knock, Knock" jokes
Here are 10 new fall children's ministry kickoff ideas to help you start a winning season of ministry to children and their families.
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An effective safety and security plan doesn't happen by accident. It is created by a team of people who are diligent to protect children and families at their church.
“You can enter true life only through the narrow gate. The gate to hell is very wide, and there is plenty of room on the road that leads there. Many people go that way. But the gate that opens the way to true life is narrow. And the road that leads there is hard to follow. Only a few people find it. Matthew 7:13-4 In our journey through the sermon on the mount, we have reached this passage which is quite a tough one! To warm up we're going to play two games: 1) Limbo dancing- the child who manages to do the lowest limbo move is the prize winner. 2) Marbles- Children have the choice to roll their marble through a wide gap (easy) or a narrow gap (hard). After all the children have had a go, give a prize to anyone who managed to get their marble through the narrow gap, to emphasise the fact that the people who met the toughest challenge were the ones who won the prizes in the end. Our children tend to respond quite well to visual teaching styles so this is what I've come up with this week to take the discussion further... Print off the sheet (click here) Fold the sheet in half with the picture on the outside (you will see a vague line when you print out the sheet!) Cut along the two side edges of each brown rectangle. Next, open up the sheet and fold along the middle again, but this time with the picture on the inside. Carefully fold the brown rectangles to the inside of the paper so that the outside looks like this and when you open the paper... The brown 'gates' pop up! Talk to the children about the Matthew passage and show them that the road to the wide gate has plenty of room to travel on, but the road to the narrow gate is much more twisted and hard to follow. This is the gate that leads to the wide open spaces, though, and the wide gate leads only to a pit. Talk about the things that following the different paths might involve and get the children to write or draw them on the paths. Then think about the rewards of going through the narrow gate. What does it lead to? Again, get the children to draw or write their responses.
Ted and I were asked if we would consider moving to the Chicago area to serve in a church. (They wanted me to consider becoming the Children’s Ministry Director. At first, I wanted to say “No way!” But my husband asked for me to pray about it before answering. (Click here to read that story) I prayed and felt strongly that, in spite of the fear and the unknowns, I needed to say “Yes!” We agreed to a six-month trial period in my new role. If it wasn’t the right fit, I could go back to teaching elementary school. Well, 6 months came and went, and I continued as the Children’s Ministry Director for almost a decade! It was an INCREDIBLE journey, and I’m forever grateful that I said yes! I grew as a person, and a leader as the children’s ministry grew from 25 children to hundreds of children. From 3 volunteers to 100+ volunteers. Thousands of people came to events that we hosted for families. I got a front row seat to see God working in people’s lives and families – in our church, our city, and around the world! Families in our church community were able to […]
Here's a fun and easy Raising of Lazarus game to play in your Sunday School class or with your kids at home, all you need is some toilet paper and some willing volunteers.
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Worshipping with children sounds simple enough. But, for many church leaders and parents, the thought of keeping children engaged throughout the typical worship service is daunting. Practically, many churches choose to offer a children’s worship designed just for kids believing so that parents may enjoy the freedom to concentrate on the worship service.
Think about the Children's Ministry at your church. Is there room for improvement? How can you take your Children's Ministry beyond the basics?
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One of the awesome things about children's ministry is this — the investment you make will outlive you.
