Preparation You will need to collect a series of items to make the following sound effects: Two halves of a coconut for a donkey’s hooves A tray of gravel, deep enough to allow a child to stand in this and march vigorously on the spot A collection of pieces of wood that can be thrown…
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Matthew 14/Mark 6/John 6 Action Words: Jesus: touch each palm with the middle finger of the other hand Miracle: say WOW whilst putting your hands up to your face in amazement. Crowds: loud whispers Disciples: shake hands Hungry: groan and rub tummy Food: pretend to eat and say nom nom nom Little boy: aaaawww Loaves…
This is a great story for children under 7. The leader reads the phrases and the children provide actions and sounds. Joseph & Mary went on a lo…o…o…ng trip (walk on the spot) They went to Bethlehem to be counted in a census (count from one to five) There was no room in the inn….
Prayer is a simple and a tricky concept at the same time. Simple because it is just you talking to God. Tricky because our concept of conversation involves the visible presence of two people who talk and listen, back and forth, to develop the conversation. With children, it is important to allow them space amidst…
After Jesus ascended into heaven, the disciples were left feeling alone, unsafe and afraid. It was as if a new amazing thing had taken place that changed everything and they were holding all the pieces of the puzzle in their hands to help them understand everything but they needed help putting the pieces together to…
This is an opportunity to explore God’s love for us and our decision to love and follow Him too. Some of these crafts are already Bible based, with the others we have added ideas for how they can be used to reinforce a biblical message. We gleaned all these ideas from Pinterest and have provided…
Children Finding Faith Francis Bridger (CPAS, SU) How can we help children know God? Bridger looks at the ways in which children develop physically, mentally and emotionally, and shows how these insights can help us share the gospel more effectively with children. Every Child a Chance to Choose: The Challenge of Children’s Evangelism Penny…
Recommended by Sunday School Society for Ireland and Church of Ireland Children’s Ministry Network We have selected a number of ideas & resources for Lent & Easter services for use over the coming weeks. These could be used in All Age Service talks, Assemblies and Children’s Club and can further support your ministry with children….
Pinterest https://uk.pinterest.com/ Messy Church http://www.messychurch.org.uk/ Barnabas in churches www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/ Barnabas in Schools http://www.barnabasinschools.org.uk/ Flame: Creative Children’s Ministry http://flamecreativekids.blogspot.co.uk/ God Venture http://godventure.co.uk/ Worship House Kids http://www.worshiphousekids.com/ Danielle’s Place http://daniellesplace.com/ Crafting the Word of God http://craftingthewordofgod.com/ Going 4 Growth http://www.going4growth.org.uk/home
Holiday Bible Clubs The Cops and Robbers Holiday Club (£11.99) has great ideas for games/crafts/drama/storytelling and more and combines fun with great bible content. “Let’s get together” (£8.99)–can be used as a 5 day club or in separate sessions. Full of ideas for crafts, quizzes, team challenges, prayer…