Marshmallow Toss Game
Marshmallow Toss Game for Children’s Ministry Kids love messy games. Here is a game with lots of laughs and a little mess to clean up . Get the wiggles and jiggles out before you teach the Word of God. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/marshmallow-toss.htm Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources.
What is “Success” in Children’s Ministry?
What is Biblical “Success” in Children’s Ministry? For many years I never gave much thought to the above question. I think in the back of my mind that if my ministry was growing in numbers, then I must be “successful”. If some of the children I was ministering to grew up and became ministers of […]
Never Quit Learning
#51 Why is it we never experience growing pains in the head? (E. C. McKenzie from the book 1800 Quotable Quotes) The book that this quote was taken from was printed in 1968. I think it is fair to say that this would NOT be true today. Even though it can be overwhelming, I believe we […]
The Lasting Impact of Love
THE LASTING IMPACT OF LOVE In the group of neighbourhood children we minister to in our mid week outreach kids club, there is a young girl from a foster home. When we first met her she was so shy and withdrawn, she could have easily “fallen through the cracks.” Week after week, the ladies who […]
WHAT TEACHING MATERIALS (curriculum) SHOULD WE USE?
A blog by Rev. Grace Verrier WHAT TEACHING MATERIALS (curriculum) SHOULD WE USE? Matthew 13:19 (NIV) “When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart.” Our children are facing perilous times. They are inundated with ungodly teaching. Their […]
Fruit Salad Game
Fruit Salad Ice Breaker Game for Children’s Ministry Here is a good game for a medium sized room. Medium energy game. A moderate amount of energy burned. Burn some of the kids excess energy before you teach. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/fruit-salad.htm Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources.
Greet the Children Too. Don’t Overlook them.
Greet the Children Too. Don’t Overlook them. OVERLOOKING THE OBVIOUS (A blog written by Rev. Grace Verrier.) (Used with permission.) Last Sunday when I was about to enter the door of the church, the greeter (who is a really friendly person) opened his arms to give me a hug and welcome me. However, out of […]
LIMIT YOUR VOCABULARY TO CHILDREN’S VOCABULARY
IS THIS THE TOWER OF BABEL? (by Grace Verrier) Imagine going into a church and experiencing an entire service presented in a language we cannot understand. “When anyone hears the message of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart.” (Matthew 13:18,19) […]
MEET CHILDREN AT THEIR EYE LEVEL
MEET CHILDREN AT THEIR EYE LEVEL An article by Rev. Grace Verrier BIG OR SMALL What would it be like to see through a child’s eyes? Imagine walking into a church and seeing giants everywhere. If I walked into a room full of people who are twice as tall as I am, it could be […]
King Pin Game
King Pin Game for Children’s Ministry Here is a high energy running game best done in a gymnasium or church basement. Get rid of the wiggles and giggles before you teach the Word of God. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/king-pin.htm Click here for Children’s Ministry Curriculum.
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.