The world is more environmentally conscious than ever before. Trees, flowers and bodies of water may not seem as interesting to kids as pets and people. However, environmental projects can generate opportunities to talk about the future of the planet and how God asks us to take care of it.
Archives for February 2012
Bible Memory Games – Books of the Bible Button Box Game
Learning the order of the books in the Bible is challenging for most children. Here is a game that will help them learn in a fun way. This game is geared for ages 8-12 but check out the variations that are also offered.
Bible Lesson Snack to Teach About Shadrach, Meschach & Abednego
Teachers have “a lot on their plates” these days before having to think up creative snacks to go with Sunday School lessons! This lesson takes care of that task for you. We’ve taken a popular Bible story and designed this easy, economical theme snack to go with your lesson.
Design your own Help Grandma or Grandpa Day
Today’s elderly are in more need of household assistance than ever before. As parents don’t often live with children and our sense of neighborhood community has dwindled, they often leave projects undone.
A Simple Game to Launch Words of Kindness to Each Other
God wants us to treat each other as Christ instructed. Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God has forgiven you.” Our hearts are sort of like water balloons. They can break easily if people say unkind things. Play this game with your Sunday school students to teach how words matter.
Use This Bible Snack to Teach Your Bible Study Lesson on Jericho
Here is a Snack to make with your Bible Study class to use your study of Joshua and the walls of Jericho. SCRIPTURE: Joshua 6 Jericho Wall Bricks Ingredients: – Graham Crackers – Ginger Bread House Icing (see recipe below) – Gum drops or M&M pieces Snack Instructions: The Walls of Jericho can be made […]
Use This Help a Sibling Day to Teach Charity Starts at Home
An important first lesson is that “Charity starts at home.” Sibling rivalry and sibling squabbles can be toned down if kids are reminded of the old adage, “Kill “˜em with kindness.” It is likely that kids who participate in home-based service will be more likely to graduate on to all-day service projects and even projects of their own design when they get older.
How a Paper Cup on Valentine’s Day Can Help Us Measure God’s Love
We’re all a little like paper cups – not worth much until we’re filled up with something. Valentine’s Day is a time to be filled with God’s love and spread it around. Let’s remember on Valentine’s Day where love really comes from. If we want to share God’s love and God’s power in our lives, it all starts when you speak directly to Him.