LEAVING A LEGACY

I was born and raised in Northern Ontario, Canada, in an unorganized township about 30 miles from the nearest 5,000 person town.  Even in that remote place, God was reaching out to people.  An elderly woman held a Christian meeting in an old falling down church each Sunday morning.  She  left a powerful legacy in […]

The Memory Game

The Memory Game for Children’s Ministry Challenge the kids to use their memories. You might want to make a list of words from today’s lesson. Be sure to read the words for the sake of the kids who can’t read yet. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/memory-game.htm   Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources.

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.

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 […]

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.

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.