Joseph knew from his dreams that God planned to bless him with many treasures. What he didn’t realize was that God’s plan would have a lot of twists and turns. (Hold up empty cereal box.)
Use the Craft called Sticks “˜N Stones to Teach the Golden Rule
Going back to school presents an opportunity to get children thinking about Christ’s famous words: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets” (Matt 7:12). Using the Golden Rule takes practice, and this millennium version of “Sticks and Stones” will help.
How a Coupon Can Help Bring Service to a Family
Children should learn as early as possible that life is give and take. We can put in requests to God for things we want, but we should also ask Him how we can help
others. As part of a children’s ministry program, one of your key jobs will be to turn children’s hearts toward giving.
Use This Snack When Teaching the Lesson of Noah’s Ark
The main goal with theme-related snacks is to make the lesson more real to students. Try this snack when teaching about Noah’s Ark.
Sunday School Lessons – What’s the New Testament
Most kids understand that the New Testament has to do with Jesus, and the Old Testament was before Jesus. But they don’t understand why the New Testament is so magical or what the Good News really is that Jesus brought. This lesson will help them understand the difference between the Law of Moses and the indwelling of Christ in our lives.
How to Handle Jealousy, Teasing, Boasting and Success
Our devotions are intended to help them engage their pliable minds to learn this for the present – and the future! Children ages six through 12 may be thinking about Jesus with shades of adult reasoning for the very first time.
Bible Snack for Christmas
Most Sunday School teachers have thought longingly, while pouring yet another bag of pretzels into a plain old bowl, “Gee, I’d like some really interesting snacks for my students. If only I had the time!” Here is a special snack to use for Christmas.
Sunday School Games – Spotlight on You!
Jesus, in his teachings, makes it very clear that God loves us as a father loves his child. He is always there for us and his love is unconditional. God is love and He wants us to love each other. One way we can do that is by applauding each others achievements. Let’s each learn a scripture and then take the spotlight.
Bible Study Crafts – Creative Bible Story Finger Puppets
Helping your students get directly involved with their Bible study lesson helps them to learn their lesson easily. Use this finger puppet craft along with the mini puppet theater that they made and let them use their imaginations and Bible Study Lesson to create their play.