Children’s Church Idea Starter: Make the Best of Summer Part of Your Class For most any kid, summer is the favorite season of the year. Kids expect to have fun in summers, and you can help meet that expectation in children’s church and show that God loves summer fun also. So much of God’s creation […]
Let’s Sing a Song (or 2) About Easter!
Younger children remember stories better when they learn about them in a song. This Easter, your children can know, understand and then share the story of Jesus’ resurrection by singing an Easter song (or 2)! Easter Song #1: Let’s Sing a Song About Easter Tune: Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam Let’s sing a song […]
Creation Story with Play Dough Snake Craft
This Bible activity is a great way to teach your students about the Creation story while allowing them to express their creativity! Craft Materials Play dough, enough for each student to have a golf-ball-sized handful Light-colored construction paper, one sheet for each student Brown yarn or twine Glue stick Crayons Markers Scissors Related Scripture The […]
Bible Lesson Teaching the Importance of Dressing Appropriately (Part 1)
As clothing gets more and more scant with each generation, we should be prepared to tell kids that they do not behave in a vacuum. Their behavior bounces others around, even if they’re not planning it that way. Girls may be well-intending and not “get” that their clothes are charging boys up and drawing attention […]
Jesus is a Guy, Not a Rule Book Bible Study Lesson (Part 4)
Welcome to the final part of the “Jesus is a Guy, Not a Rule Book” Bible Study Lesson! This final part of the Bible Study will focus on a small group activity that will provide your students with ideas of how to approach their ever-growing relationships with Jesus. Check out Part 1, Part 2, and […]
Jesus is a Guy, Not a Rule Book Bible Study Lesson (Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of the “Jesus is a Guy, Not a Rule Book” Bible Study Lesson. If you missed Part 1 of this Bible Study, you can find it here. For this part of the lesson, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the children’s church activity itself. Sunday School Bible Study Activity Invite […]
Jesus is a Guy, Not a Rule Book Bible Study Lesson (Part 1)
Kids tend to think of things in black and white terms. Even “˜Tweeners may think of the New Testament as a set of rules and regulations. This Bible study lesson will help your students begin to get in a different mindset. Jesus definitely wants us to engage in certain behaviors that will keep us safe […]
Helping Children Help Others
One of the most challenging type of fundraising can also be the one that can be the most rewarding – both for you as a leader and a child with some determination, initiative and family support. Kids have started many charities which have come to be highly regarded services for the community and even the nation. Check out the one below for inspiration.
Environmental Service Projects for Sunday School
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.