Puppets – Instructions and Ideas
A Blog by Rev. Grace Verrier INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING WITH PUPPETS No elevator entrances or exits. I.e. they simulate walking up stairs Keep puppet’s mouth closed when not talking. Lip sync with the spoken part. Be sure to move the mouth on each syllable. Open the mouth when you speak – don’t close it. If […]
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.
USE CRAFT TIME TO ENHANCE YOUR STORY TELLING
USE CRAFT TIME TO ENHANCE YOUR STORY TELLING Jesus was a master story teller and still today story telling is one of the most effective ways to get a truth across to people. Use craft time to enhance your story telling. Long ago I had drawn cartoons to go along with a missionary story. Recently […]
USING CALESTHENTICS TO TEACH GOD’S WORD
A Blog by Rev. Grace Verrier USING CALISTHENTICS TO TEACH GOD’S WORD (KEEP IN SHAPE) We have worshipped God in the sanctuary and while the pastor gives his sermon the children exit to be taught Biblical principles using effective teaching methods for children. However, the children have been standing or sitting quietly in the sanctuary […]
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) […]
Children’s Worship Song
Children’s Worship Songs for Children’s Ministry Looking for Children’s Worship Songs? Kids will love this re-make of “This Little Light of Mine” by Yancy. Children’s Ministry is fun. I’m gonna ‘Serve Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources.
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.
Christmas Present Game
Christmas Present Game for Children’s Ministry Watch the joy on the children’s faces as they play this Christmas themed game. A twist would be to start with large boxes and have boxes inside of boxes. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/christmas-present-game.htm Click her for Children’s Ministry Resources.
Snowball Fight Game
Snowball Fight Game for Children’s Ministry High energy winter themed game for church basement or gymnasium. Get the wiggles and giggles out of the kids before you teach them the Word of God. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/snowball-fight.htm Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources.
Game Bean Bag Toss
Game – BEAN BAG TOSS Using Masking Tape make a bull’s eye on the floor (a smaller circle or square surrounded by 2 larger ones). The smallest circle is worth 100 points. The middle circle is worth 50 points. The outer circle is worth 25 points. Choose a child who wants to participate in the […]