Each Sunday, in our Children’s Church time, we present the children with a scripture clue. Here’s how it works. They receive a clue about something in the Old Testament, or New Testament. The clue is about a person, a place, or an event. We let them know which one it’s from.(O.T. or N.T.) They are [...]
TIMMY: BAD NEWS, BAD NEWS, ALL I HEAR IS BAD NEWS. MY BEST FRIEND JOHNNY IS MAD AT ME AND WON’T TALK TO ME ANYMORE. MY BICYCLE HAS A FLAT TIRE, AND NO ONME WILL HELP ME FIX IT; I WANT A NEW PAIR OF GYM SHOES, BUT MY MOTHER SAYS, NO, NOT NOW. IS [...]
· Jesus had just healed a blind man and was on the road, on his way to Jerusalem…let’s walk along with him…on and on…down the road to Jerusalem… (walk around circle holding parachute) · Jesus stopped…(stop) He told his friends to get him a donkey to ride into Jerusalem…His friends went to find a donkey…Let’s [...]
Text (Luke 24:12) But Peter jumped to his feet and ran to the tomb. He stooped to look in and saw a few grave clothes, that’s all. He walked away puzzled shaking his head. (The Message -Eugene H. Peterson) Thought Starters Happy Easter Sunday! Peter jumped to his feet and ran to the tomb. He [...]
Text (Luke 19:38a) “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” (New International Version) Thought Starters Well today is Palm Sunday. What happens in the church today? What do we talk about? We remember Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. Men, women, and children placing clothes and palm branches on [...]
Ideas for Special Events for Children’s Ministry:5th and 6th Grade Lock-In at Children and Youth Facility Movie nights Halloween alternative-big party? Thanksgiving children’s ministry family meal (staff, children, parents, volunteers) Ice cream socials
This scavenger hunt only requires a great imagination and knowing your ABC’s. The kids are divided into even groups. They must find one article that starts with each letter of the alphabet. The first team to return with all the items wins! All ages can play this fun game. It can be played anywhere but [...]
