FREE Children's Ministry Lessons
Have you ever seen those little crosses made using real palm fonds and wonder how they did it? This is a tradition in many churches toĀ distributeĀ these to the congregation on Palm Sunday. It’s also a memorable craft for children’s Sunday School. This is a craft idea we tried once in our children’s church. It took … Read more
Video Example of Easter & Palm Sunday Crafts The best crafts are simple and hands on, that’s why we love making these paper palm leaves from green construction paper. As a bonus you can act out the waving branches. This one won’t win an art content but it’s easy way to get kids active in … Read more
Ministry isnāt always scripted. Christian teachers are often called upon to lead special holiday projects and events without much notice. If the ministry you serve is on a budget, you may find preparing for even well planned Easter projects stressful. Supplying each child with a craft kit is pricy if your ideas are complicated. You … Read more
This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of Easter. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool childrenās church class. As always, consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Bible Story: … Read more
This free Childrenās Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It goes over the story of Easter Sunday. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson plan for childrenās Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Look for additional teaching ideas and … Read more
Easter Sunday is arguably the most highly attended Sunday out of the entire year.Ā More people will be attending church on this Sunday than any other.Ā You will have children walk through your doors for whom this will be the only Sunday out of the entire year they will be in church.Ā Therefore, on Easter … Read more
Easter Cross Printable Craft There are two options for this craft – depending on how complicated you want to make the project. Easy / Less Mess – Just print the paper, cover the cross shape with clear scotch tape. Have the kids use crayons or markers. The color won’t stick to the taped portion. The … Read more
Group has new Outreach program for Easter that once again proves that “Group” is spelled “E-A-S-Y”. Churches enlist families to organize egg hunts in their own neighborhood, “becoming the arms and feet of the church”. The impact this could have on a community is endless, but, don’t underestimate what it could do for developing new … Read more
This guest post was contributed by Lynda Freeman who blogs atĀ About the Childrenās Department. Bible Journeys provide unique opportunities for families to work together toĀ provide special events where church and community families can experienceĀ Godās Word together and come to understand what it means and how to live it inĀ their everyday lives! Resurrection Sunday Bible Journey … Read more
Hopefully, all of your Easter Sunday plans for your children’s ministry are in place and ready to go, but if that’s not the case, here’s a user-friendly way to engage and teach little ones in celebration of the resurrection.Ā This method is especially nice for dealing with a large crowd, but can work well with … Read more