http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/children-s-church-blog.html The Children's Church Ministry Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the childrens-church-ministry.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us children's church ministry Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:35 GMT Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:35 GMT childrens-church-ministry.com http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/childrens-commitee-chairperson.html In regards to children's church record keeping, I have found keeping one big binder and organizing it under different tabs is helpful. Keeps it all in Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:33 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/clothes-pin-reward.html When entering the room, each child gets 3 clothes pins to hook onto his clothes. If he or she is disrupting the class, i take a clothes pin. At the end Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:30:39 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/clapping.html When the teacher or leader wants everyone to be quiet they clap in rythmn depending on the age ability. One child said it was like morse code!! Don't Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:30:16 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/verse-on-a-string.html Write out your verse on colored paper, using one word per paper. Fold each paper in half with the word on one side. Have two of the kids hold up a long Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:37:11 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/childrens-ministry-websites.html A collection of helpful links to children's ministry websites Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:28:22 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/we-need-to-follow-directions.html I COMPARED A RECIPE BOOK TO THE BIBLE. I TOLD THE CHILDREN THAT I WANTED TO BAKE MY FRIEND A BIRTHDAY CAKE. I READ THE RECIPE AND TOD THE CHILDREN THAT Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:36:49 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/every-thought-captive-walk.html I work at a Christian school as an lunch, recess, and after school aid. I also put together a small P.E. program for grades K-6. I consider myself a Life Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:35:28 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/puzzle-verse.html Write out your chosen memory verse on a large piece of cardboard (make sure the writing is neat and clear). Then use a pencil to draw puzzle-like lines Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:34:36 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/mr-sin-the-bad-evil-puppet.html It has been many years since we were Children's Pastors. We used a whistle blow to let the children know they were getting loud along with teenage or adult Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:39:29 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/god-knows-your-heart.html Item needed for the lesson: 1) A large jar with a wide opening 2) paper cut into two inch by three inch pieces 3) clear tape type or write various kinds Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:55:50 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/paul-planted-the-seed-apollos-watered-it-but-god-made-it-grow-1-cor-36.html Bring the following items: Carrot seeds, mustard seeds, a carrot (preferably a nice big one), and a picture either on power point, or actual photo of a Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:54:56 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/gods-love-in-your-heart.html Half fill a glass with vinegar with a dash of food colouring (make sure it is on a plate or tray, as it could become messy). Explain that before God comes Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:54:26 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/graffiti-it.html Use your church parking lot or outside surface and sidewalk chalk. Give out bible verses on index cards. Let the kids graffiti the parking lot by writing Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:57:49 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/the-invisible-baseball-throw.html This game is used with Power Point slides. Create a slide with the memory verse on it that will be projected onto the screen. Then copy that slide with Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:57:31 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/toilet-paper-relay.html You need two broom sticks and 4-6 rolls of toilet paper. You will need 3-4 people to hold the poles. Pick two teams of 2-3 kids, usually boys against Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:29:37 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/in-the-tomb-out-of-the-tomb.html Have all the kids line up on one side of a line (you can make a line using tape) and you call out in the tomb they jump over the line when you call out Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:29:12 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/balloon-toss-up.html This idea is from Gospel Light's Agents in Action curriculum. Write the verse on balloons, breaking it up as much as needed so that each child has a balloon. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:28:28 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/temptations-have-consequences.html have the floor of a corner in a room taped off and make a taped line about 3 feet from the wall on the other side of the room. Have one child by you and Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:04:57 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/childrens-church-skits.html Children's church skits are a sure attention grabber and fun way to drill your main teaching even further into the hearts of your kids... Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:15:05 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/fastest-drawl.html Have kids compete on who can say the memory verse the fastest. Winner gets to compete with the challenger. As a twist, have the teacher become one of Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:06:39 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/stacker.html Tape each of the words of a verse on a separate building block (legos, cardboard building blocks, etc). Have them assemble the blocks correctly to learn Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:00:04 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/needle-in-a-haystack.html For our big day in October, I get about 10 bails of hay. Break it all up and make a huge haystack (it is big). Fill it with candy, soda, and small prizes Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:59:41 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/the-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit.html In learning Acts 2:38 (Peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:51:03 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/its-whats-on-the-inside-that-counts.html You will need a pencil, an egg that has had the insides blown out and re filled with red Jello, and you. What's so special about an egg, a pencil, and Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:36:58 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/four-easter-object-lessons-a-robe-crown-cross-and-spices.html Objects: Two robes, one white and one purple. Scripture: Mark 15:17-18 (NIV) The put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:18:54 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/the-red-bible.html Show several different colors of Bibles saving the RED Bible for last. Explain with great enthusiasm that the RED Bible is the best Bible. Ask for ideas Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:44:28 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/what-is-your-name.html For this ice breaker you don’t need supplies just yourself and your students. Form a circle and beginning with yourself (the teacher) say your name, and Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:35:12 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/whats-it-in-the-bag.html When I was younger my youth group used to play this game in our midweek youth services. Usually the youth leader will start it out with getting a bag, Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:01:57 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/sitting-soccer.html This is a great game that kids love and it keeps them sitting and still active. All you need to play is the chairs in your classroom and a small ball Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:17:30 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/dont-drop-the-ball.html Have the kids get into a small circle of about ten or less. The first person throws a soft, hacky-sack ball to someone in the circle and says the first Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:46:46 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/memory-verse-round-up.html I strung up a clothesline in the classroom and hung the memory verse up on index cards held up by clothespins. I scrambled the words and they had to work Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:46:21 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/jesus-beads.html Same witnessing concept as the Wordless Book but made with pony beads on lanyard. When the kids wear these their friends will ask them about it and it Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:23:13 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/my-ideas.html be creative, smile,join in the games with the kids,pass out a little something just before they leave ,have teenagers to help you and your worker Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:22:55 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/encourage-children-to-share-jesus-using-the4points.html THE4POINTS represent the wonderful good news of the Christian message in four simple points: God loves me I have sinned Jesus died for me I need to Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:42:39 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/no-rushing.html My ministry works with 3-5 year olds, and my biggest tip is while you should plan more than you expect to use never rush through an activity because you Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:42:00 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/can-you-hear-me.html After a game or some 'exiting' event. If the children are a little over exited, I find that out shouting them is futile and unrewarding - unless one uses Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:37:10 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/dog-eater.html For this church icebreaker you will need a plastic bowl, cereal You have two or more kids competing. You put the bowl on the floor and put the cereal inside Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:54:51 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/god-is-never-too-busy.html Object.....Telephone Say.... What is this object? What is it used for? We love talking to our friends on the telephone, but are we always able Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:54:12 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/tootsie-rolls.html To get students under control, I simply put my finger to my lips. The first 5 students to copy me, I would toss them a token (poker chips). At the end Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:54:31 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/god-helping-you-to-soar-in-life-they-shall-mount-up-with-wings-as-eagles.html Objects needed; 1. Hair dryer 2. ping pong ball. turn on the hair dryer,point it up, and then put ping pong ball about an inch above the hair dryer. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:35:18 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/star-cards.html Do you remember star cards? Given out to every child and marked with a star for each attendance. I prized mine for years .......but then it was a simpler Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:34:52 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/full-of-jesus.html What you'll need: 1 balloon full of air, one balloon full of water, one lit candle. Tell the kids the balloon represents them and how sometimes we are Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:03:19 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/do-as-you-say.html What you'll need: Peanut Butter, 2 knives, Jelly, Bread, Dish Rag. Pick a student to instruct you how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Whatever Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:03:00 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/one-body-working-for-god.html PROPS NEEDED: *Toolbox with various tools Phillips head & flathead screwdriver,pliers hammer, measuring tape, saw etc *Tool Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:02:45 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/clean-on-the-inside-and-out-by-god.html Object Lessons for Kids Changed ---Outside and Inside Props: Clear tall glass (Not plastic) Dirt and water ( to make thin mud) Clean soap Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:02:28 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/order-up.html Divide our kids into two teams: girls against the boys; count off (1, 2); two color cards-each child choose a color card for their team. Memory verse is Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:01:49 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/how-we-do-it.html We use a basic spread sheet for record keeping. It has all the kids names typed in one column and we check off if they are here, brought their bible, brought Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:29:15 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/egg-blowing.html the only items needed are an egg and a piece of clear plastic tubing (large enough for the egg to go into, and aprox. 5ft. long). Once you have selected Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:28:40 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/share-the-hoop.html hoola hoops, 1 for each child. cd player and cd of children worship songs(Jesus Loves,etc) I have 5 and under in my group. two 5 yo, two 4 yo, and Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:05:19 GMT http://www.childrens-church-ministry.com/water-write.html After we have studied a medium length verse,I give each child/youth a recycled water bottle refilled w/water with a hole punched in the top(I use an ice Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:03:48 GMT