When it comes to kids’ church, I am a theme addict. Not only do I constantly (well, almost) brainstorm ideas for themes, my volunteers and kids do too. All credit for this winning idea goes to one of the children I mentor for ministry–and she’s only 10 years old! For those ...
My 4-year old son came home from church a few Sundays ago with a picture he had colored of David and Goliath. He was so excited to tell me the story he learned from his teacher about rocks and a giant. As he told me the little kid version of the famous Bible story, he said, “...
Christian children learn about Jesus through their parents and church activities. When children are old enough to understand the lessons they are learning about Jesus and his teachings, parents can start encouraging their children to share Jesus with others. Teaching children to share about Jesus is ...
This accomplishes two things: first, we are not focusing on the bad behavior of a few kids and rewarding them with our attention. Second, the behaving children are given the attention they deserve. The challenge is making sure all the well-behaved children are tickled. It works best for th...
has a minor or major league baseball field, consider a field trip to the stadium. Check with the public relations department at the field to discuss a possible tour of the stadium and baseball field. A meet and greet session with some of the players provides more excitement for the kids. ...
Composed pieces might be sold on the web or at neighborhood public exhibitions and church bazaars. Creativity Notwithstanding gems and handmade cleansers, youthful craftsmen can offer an assortment of innovative pieces, from campaigned craftsmanship to hand-composed welcome cards. Also, don’t ...
Volunteer to coach a sports team for a local church, park, or recreation center. Mentor a boy or girl in your community, helping them with school work and taking them on a monthly outing. Find a local group that hosts a weekend lunch program for low-income school children or begin one....
Use these heart crafts to teach about the love of Jesus. These crafts are ideal for Kids Church or Sunday School leading up to Valentine’s Day. Watch the demonstration video, gather your craft supplies, and print the directions below. ...
5. Church lock-in Give parents a well-deserved night off while sparking excitement among the kids with a church lock-in fundraiser! Simply charge a small admission fee and organize an evening packed with entertaining games, engaging activities, and tasty snacks. ...
Our missionaries like to gather the kids together at the end of the game for a quick spiritual message. Free Lemonade or Hot Chocolate Stand– Set up a stand outside the church, the missionaries apartment, a park, or wherever is convenient. Give out one free hot chocolate (or lemonade, ...