Game Candy Stealing
Game – CANDY STEALING Preparation: Mark a large square unto the floor with either chalk or masking tape. In each corner place 4 candy items. (Example in one corner you would put 4 chocolate bars, in the 2nd corner, 4 bags of chips, in the 3rd and 4th corners some other type of candy treats.) […]
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 […]
Everybody’s It Game
Everybody’s It Game for Children’s Ministry This game is best played in a large room or gymnasium. This large room game will really burn off the excess energy from the kids. Get the wiggles and giggles out of them before you teach them the Word of God. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/everybodys-it.htm Click here for CHILDREN’S MINISTRY RESOURCES
William Booth
William Booth – The Power of Saving Child I just read a short biography of William Booth. Did you know he received the Lord at 14? I didn’t. Here is a clip from the article. When he was criticized for using secular tunes to attract crowds, he replied, “Secular music, do you say, belongs […]
Purpose Part 1
Purpose Recently I read a daily devotional by Charles Swindoll about finding your true purpose and “being real”. The link to the full article is below. Here is a quote from the article. “Perhaps that’s what the Boston superstar was trying to say. He had everything imaginable—fame, possessions, job security, a strong body, lots of […]
Strong-willed Children
Strong-willed Children – how to best reach them in Children’s Ministry Below is a quote from a Focus on the Family blog. Strong-willed children have a genuine need to know why a task is worthy of their effort. Convince them, and you’ve won half the battle already. In large part, motivating a strong-willed child involves showing confidence […]
Children’s Church Games
Children’s Church Games Here is a link to some Children’s Church Games that are faith related. Perhaps one of them will suit your topic this week. http://childrensministry.com/articles/active-indoor-games-faith Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources
Children’s Worship Song: A Gift To You
Children’s Worship Song: A Gift to You Here is a beautiful children’s worship song, easy for the children to learn. It is important for kids to be able to worship God with songs that are uncomplicated, easy to sing from the heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3iG1gkW9R0 Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources
TURNING POINTS
Turning Points As a parent and children’s minister I am always praying that God will get a strong hold of the children’s hearts. I pray that the Word of God will take strong root and that if any of them head down the wrong path, they will have a turning point back to God. In […]
Children’s Games
Children’s Games for Kids Church Hi friends I am always on the hunt for games that I can do in kids church. I like to start out the service with review games especially if I can cover the bible story from the previous week. Attached is a link for some really good children’s games. […]
I Will Follow You (Song by Chris Tomlin)
KIDS MUSIC Hi friends, I am always looking for inspirational kids music and videos for the kids church class. I came across this one this morning. I think it is lovely and brings serving down to a child’s level. http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=F0J2B1NU Click here for Children’s Church Resources
Highly Sensitive Kids
Attached is an article from Focus on the Family. I hope you will read it to the end. It is actually written for parents but I think there is some good advice in there for children’s ministry workers too. This is what I took away from the article. Having a set routine in your services […]