In Luke 17:4, Jesus says, “If someone sins against you seven times in the day, and seven times returns, saying, “˜I’m sorry,’ you shall forgive him.” Wow! How hard is that?? One of the reasons Jesus says to forgive has to do with the harm in staying mad. It hurts YOU more than the person […]
How Cookies Can Help Teach the Lesson of Daniel in the Lion’s Den
Use this Bible snack idea to help teach about Daniel and the lion’s den. Daniel was in serious trouble when he went into the Lion’s Den, or so everyone thought. But God was good. He put the lions to sleep. Maybe God fed them “snore cookies” that made them “Zee-out” a little, like the cookies […]
Ways to Show Children How to Help Each Other
Communities vary greatly and so do the services needed. Rural vs. urban, coasts vs. mountains, affluence vs. great need–these are just a few of the issues
that make community service differ from place to place. Here are ideas where you and your class could provide services to children in the community.
Games for Sunday School – Share-the-Chair Musical Chairs
Jesus said in Matthew that when someone asks for your shirt, you should give him your coat also. He means that it’s important for us to share with others. This could mean sharing a meal, sharing clothes, or even sharing a seat. Let’s see how much we can share by playing a game!
Childrens Bible Lessons – Bread of Life Loaf
One of the main goals with our snacks is to bring the special stories of the Bible into snack time. Jesus said, “Let the children come until me, because the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.” Because Jesus also referred to himself as “The Bread of Life,” it would be a fine idea to serve our fancy “Bread of Life” to children!
Ways We can Help God Take Care of Our Environment
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.
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.