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Rich man Poor man

Rich man Poor man   based on Mark 10:17-31You could have a narrator (or chorus), Jesus, & a Rich man to read the various parts.  As Jesus was starting out on his way A man ran up and called out “hey … Continue reading

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10 Commandments for Kids

10 Commandments Forkids Flipchart View more presentations from Robert Klein. If God had texted the 10 Commandments no1 b4 me. srsly. dnt wrshp pix/idols no omg’s no wrk on w/end (sat 4 now; sun l8r) pos ok – ur m&d … Continue reading

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Baby Moses Song

Here’s a short song about baby Moses set to the tune “In a cottage in a wood” In A HOUSE BY THE RIVER NILE

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Jonah – Big Fish

On Sunday we had a special worship service with involvement from our “STARS” group. STARS is a group formed about five years ago with mainly young adults who have special needs. They meet twice a month for social activities and … Continue reading

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Easter Ideas for children’s program

Easter Video Series: The Meaning of Easter with Phil Vischer  RememberingTheCross Easter-school-assemblies-power-point  EASTER slide   show  power-point JESUS IS KING!  power-point Easter  power-point FreeBibleImages.org  

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The Ascension – Craft idea

Check out some great resources for either Sunday School or family devotions. ChristianityCove.com Here is one really good idea for a Craft activity at Easter which focuses on The Ascension.

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A very special Sunday

A very Special Sunday . A video from Steelehouse Media

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Favourite Night

Favourite Night ( An all-age activity for a family night or small group with children) 1. Ask the children (or families) to bring along their favourite item/toy/piece of clothing etc. for showing and talking about. 2. Have sheets of paper … Continue reading

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Christmas Interactive Story

Check out this Christmas interactive story for children aged 4-12. It would be suitable to be used in a school, Sunday School or family setting. Christmas Interactive Story

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Free To Be Me dance worship DVD

Check out this new DVD from Kingdom Express and the renowned Australian Christian choreographer Jacquie McIntosh. It looks to be a great worship resource for church children’s ministry, schools and families. http://www.kingdomexpress.com.au/

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The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Powerpoint Talk

Here’s a Powerpoint presentation you could adapt for a children’s talk or ‘All-Age”worship service. Luke 18 Parable Pharisee and Tax Man

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Simplified Lord’s Prayer

The children may stand and face the front and then join in the words and actions- When I touch my head, I think of you, Father God. When I put my hand over my heart, I remember to show you … Continue reading

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Extraordinary Jesus

Extraordinary Jesus ( A chant for children) Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Tell the world. Let’s hear you shout it. Phenomenal, remarkable, wonderfully unique. The must read good news story of the week. Extraordinary Jesus, amazing but true Wants … Continue reading

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Bible Buzz

Bible Buzz- Bible Reading Activity for Children Make some enlargements of a Bible passage (e.g. the storm on Lake Galilee, Luke  8) using a photocopier and paste onto large sheets of paper or cardboard. Read the verses dramatically or get … Continue reading

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Bible Verse Bookmarks

I was  involved in a mission to a large school with children aged 5-12 years. As part of that mission week one of  the Christian teachers devised a series of bookmarks (in PDF format) with Bible verses on to be … Continue reading

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Share Prayer Ideas

Share teaspoon prayers… Give everyone a teaspoon and explain that a short way (abbreviation) of teaspoon is TSP. TSP prayers include Thanks God , Sorry God , Please God Hand of prayer… Pointer finger- reminds us that our lives should … Continue reading

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Worship resources for school assemblies

Worship resources for school assemblies cowo.culham.ac.uk/ Collective Worship Resource – from the Culham Institute, in association with the National Society www.culham.ac.uk/storykeepers/ These resources are based on the Storykeepers television / video series. www.assemblies.org.uk Assemblies Website (SPCK) www.blackburn.anglican.org/cw/ Diocese of Blackburn … Continue reading

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Children’s Bible Verse Calendar

I have developed a Bible Verse Calendar which can be used over one month or several months. Included on the back of the calendar is an explanation of different ways in which it might be used and also a number … Continue reading

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Why is the Bible special?

At our chapel service for boys (aged 5-12) we looked at a theme on the Bible. Part of the talk consisted of a power point presentation and a story. The bible reading was from Psalm 119:105. An exert from the … Continue reading

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Tree Prayers

Attach a tree cutout to a wall easily accessible to the congregation. Put one name on a leaf for every child in your children’s ministry. Encourage adults to take a leaf with a child’s name on it and use as … Continue reading

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Who’s looking for Bible craft ideas?

This website has loads of craft ideas for Bible stories. Danielle’s place of Craft and Activities

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Looking for an Easter Family Service idea?

A Family Service address with considerable involvement is as follows: Worship leader begins telling a story (let’s say about a lost rabbit) only to be interrupted by two young folk offering a chocolate Easter Egg (as a thank-you or whatever). … Continue reading

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Brothers & Sisters finger play

I just wrote this little finger play for a session I did with our preschool M.O.P.S. children on “brothers & sisters”. This is my brother (hold up right fist) See how he grew. ( slowly raise right pointer finger- leave … Continue reading

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Jesus is your best friend

Best Friend (to the tune of The Adams Family) Jesus is your best friend His love for you, will not end So trust Him now, depend On Jesus everyday Jesus loves you (click,click) Jesus love’s true (click,click) Jesus loves you. … Continue reading

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Children’s Quizzes

Why include Quizzes ? * for fun! *to actively involve the children *to build group/team spirit *to help the children discover something new * to review teaching, memory verses, etc. * to encourage kids to think about their response Check … Continue reading

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The Carpenter’s Cradle

The background for this poem is Matthew 1:18-25 . It was used as part of a Christmas sermon on this passage and was read with an improvised piano backing. The Carpenter’s Cradle Timber now fashioned, and rough sanded down With … Continue reading

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Advent and Christmas Resources

The Uniting Church of South Australia has a helpful web page of Advent and Christmas resources. Family Activities include – Family Prayer boxes , Advent promise Calendars, Starry Advent Calendar, Parent’s Page Christmas Alter Nativity , Parent’s Page Christmas and … Continue reading

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The Lost Coin

The Lost Coin Luke 15:8-10 Find your broom, Sweep this room, Your coin has rolled away. (Oh no!) Hold up the light, Search though the night. Ah,there it is! Hooray! (Yay!) Come friends, rejoice! Lift up your voice, What’s lost … Continue reading

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Ask Uncle Noah

I just discovered a helpful website today where Sunday School teachers can ask questions about where to find particular resources for children’s ministry. The page “Ask Uncle Noah” is certainly worth checking out and perhaps bookmarking for future reference. childrensbiblestudy.com

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Picture Prayers

Cut out some photos of real, everyday people from magazines and give one picture to each person in your family. Ask everyone to look at their picture and take a few minutes to think about these things. Try to imagine … Continue reading

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