February 2020 Everyday Faith Calendar
The last thing that anyone wants to read right after the beginning of the new year is any kind of post about setting a goal or resolution, picking a word, or setting an intention....
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Teaching Children How to Pray
I will always remember the surprise and joy of listening to my brother’s first spontaneous prayer. In our family of six, my parents strove to lead nightly devotions and prayers. Though...
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A “Happy Birthday, Jesus” Party for Fourth and Fifth Graders
This Advent season is a good time to engage your upper elementary students. Here is a fun idea for them to go on an adventure exploring the Scriptures to discover more about the newborn...
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Engaging Your Congregation in Sunday School
You see members of your congregation regularly attending worship and being active within their small groups and social circles, but are they thinking of or active with the children...
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Summer Ministry Ideas for Children, Youth, and Families
My family moved last fall, and we’re still adjusting to new routines in our new city and state. One of the major differences between our old and new hometowns is the school schedule....
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Summer Sunday School Evangelism Opportunities
As the summer gears up, my mind is drifting toward how I can make the most of the opportunities I will have to interact with children and their parents this summer! My calendar likely...
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Faith Development in Upper Elementary Students
Upper elementary students like to talk about their faith and discuss issues that bother them. They are adept at listening to the opinions of others, and peers can often answer their...
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Free Easter Children’s Message: The Empty Egg
This Easter, celebrate the best event in our history—the empty tomb! Perhaps your congregation does a special event for your children and the kids in your community. As part of that...
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Faith Development in Early Elementary Students
Younger children in this age group trust God in the same way they trust adults in their lives. They talk about God as their Father and Jesus as God’s Son, but they still confuse God and...
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Bible Journaling with Your Kids
Bible journaling is a pretty popular activity—but the perception seems to be that it’s only for women. And while it might seem like a female-only practice, all Christians can benefit...
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Teaching Parables: The Lost Sheep
On the surface, this parable comforts us with the truth that Jesus treasures each of His children. But there’s more! What can we teach children regarding Christian love for the lost...
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Teaching Contrasts to Children Using Biblical Examples
One of the very first concepts we teach children is contrasting. We show them the difference between right and wrong, quiet and loud, day and night, fast and slow.
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Take-Home Sheets: Equipping Parents to Reinforce Children’s Ministry
Children’s ministries are often the first places little ones learn about the love Christ has for them. These programs give opportunities to share Gospel truths through games, crafts,...
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How to Answer Kids’ Hard Questions about the Faith
I was helping a friend by driving her daughter home from school one day. My friend’s daughter is in kindergarten. She was telling me about her teacher, who was about to go on maternity...
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Activities for Teaching Advent Hymns to Children
The Christmas season brings lots of joy and cheer as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. One of my favorite parts of Advent is the hymns. Advent hymns are some of the most...
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