Be Tenacious

Be Tenacious “Many a man has turned and left the dock just before his ship came in.” (E.C. McKenzie from 1800 Quotable Quotes) The bible is full of stories of people who never gave up.   Tenaciousness is definately a virtue.  Kids need to be constantly reminded to never give up.  Don’t give up just because […]

Craft | Bird Houses from Milk Cartons

Craft – Bird Houses from Milk Cartons Here is a link to an easy to make bird house craft.  Inspire the kids to watch nature and love the creatures God has made. Birdhouse Crafts for Kids Click here for CHILDREN’S MINISTRY RESOURCES  

Craft | Mother’s Day | Flower Pots

Craft for Mother’s Day Here is a link to a craft idea for Mother’s Day.  Kids love popsicle sticks and they do make pretty flower pots when painted. https://typicallysimple.com/craft-stick-flower-pots/ Click here for CHILDREN’S MINISTRY RESOURCES  

Laziness

Laziness “If the responsibility for all poverty is placed on the wealthy, why not blame all sickness on the healthy.” (E. C. McKenzie from 1800 Quotable Quotes) Obviously  not all poverty is caused by laziness, but some is.  It is my observation with kids that their natural default is NOT to work and be productive.  […]

Craft | Egg Carton Flowers

Craft – Egg Carton Flowers Bring on the flowers!  Spring is here.  Children will enjoy this easy craft. Egg Carton Flowers Click here for CHILDREN’S MINISTRY RESOURCES  

Ladybug Painted Rocks

Craft – Ladybug Painted Rocks Here is a ladybug painted rock craft children will enjoy. https://craftsbyamanda.com/ladybug-painted-rocks/ Click here for CHILDREN’S MINISTRY RESOURCES  

The Power of Habits

The Power of Habits “We first make our habits and then our habits make us.” (E. C. McKenzie from 1800 Quotable Quotes) My son once asked me about somebody  being born bad.  I told him people are not born bad it is the habits that we make that make us become who we are. That […]

Craft | Snow Slime

Craft – Snow Slime   My kids love making slime!  This will be sure to be a class favourite craft. https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2015/12/snow-slime-in-a-jar-homemade-gifts-for-kids.html   Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources.

Christmas Crafts | Window Silouettes

Christmas Crafts Window Silouettes Here is a link to some very pretty Christmas craft ideas.  The tissue paper silouettes will look just lovely hanging in a window.  Sure to be a child favourite. https://lessons4littleones.com/2016/12/08/christmas-silhouette-window-decorations/ Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources.

Christmas Craft | Popsicle Nativity Ornament

Nativity Popsicle Stick Ornament This popsicle stick nativity ornament  christmas craft is so sweet in it’s simplicity.  The kids will enjoy making faces on the different characters. http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.ca/2012/10/nativity-popsicle-stick-christmas.html   Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources.

Christmas Craft | Graham Cracker House and Other Ideas

Christmas Craft Graham Cracker House and Other Ideas Here is a link to some good christmas craft ideas for kids.  As long as you have no one with food allergies in the class, making a graham cracker house will be a child favourite. 10+ Last Minute Christmas Crafts for Kids Click here for Children’s Ministry […]

The Crucifixion of Christ

The Crucifixion of Christ “What this country needs is not more liberty but fewer people who take liberty with liberty.” (By E. C. McKenzie from 1800 Quotable Quotes) As children’s ministers and as parents, there are many parts of the bible that are hard to teach children because they are so brutal, with many references […]