This is a Children’s Christmas Program intended primarily for a VERY small number of children in a group. It tells the story of how important it is to share the Christmas Story and how each time we tell it it becomes the NEW Story of Christmas! The .pdf contains the way the snowmanpf font looks.Read More

The Christmas Program will not happen because no one has the time or the priority to tell the Christmas Story.  At the last minute a great idea and the audience who came to the program SAVE THE DAY!

This is a Christmas Program written for 3rd-5th graders.  It is ideal for a church which has several children’s ministry groups of various ages and foci (music, fellowship, education) because each grouping can have a role and work on it in their program time. This format fits particularly well in a program  that does notRead More

CREATIVITY Supplies— Playdough Canvas and paint Paper and colored pencils Paper and pens (writing) Note cards and pens Way To Live: Christian Practices for Teens by Bass and Richter EXPLAIN – Tonight we are going to explore our creative side. Each of you will have a chance to express yourself in different ways. Creativity canRead More

Tattling Vs. Telling Supplies and Preparation: You will need a whiteboard or large paper to write on and a poster board. Make sure you have enough markers. Bibles are also needed for this lesson. Check – In: how is everyone doing? Play the SECRET game – first person whispers something to the person next toRead More

Bible Story: Rules Everywhere!! by Bert Burns Big Kids’ Worship – 3rd-4th grade Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21 September 28, 2008 All times are approximate. Please be flexible with the story and with the children. 10:30-10:40 Gathering Time Gather the children from Fellowship and proceed to your room. Ask the children to gather in a circle. ShareRead More

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 3: 13-17 “Matthew’s Account of Jesus’ Baptism” Theme: There are many things we can learn and incorporate into our lives based on this text, but what we’ll focus on today is the need for obedience to God (in the example of Jesus), and what God can do with our obedience. What you’llRead More

Scripture Lesson: Exodus 17: 1-7 Background information about the lesson: In today’s scripture lesson we find the Israelites in the wilderness. They have left their slavery in Egypt, but have not yet entered the promised land. Moses is still their leader. The people sense a lack of water…they’re thirsty. And so they complain and gripeRead More

Scripture Lesson: Genesis 2: 15-17, 3: 1-7 Theme: Today’s focus is on temptation. The question to be asked is: what is temptation all about? What is it’s purpose and nature? Are we as people caused to sin by external forces? Or do we act upon inner desires? What happens when we give in to temptation?Read More

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 4: 18-23 “The Call of the Disciples” Theme: The Cost of Discipleship When we understand Jesus’ call of the Disciples we know now how large of a commitment these men readily made when they agree to follow Jesus. As we accept the call to follow him, let’s be mindful of what we’reRead More