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We used this Illustration to tell the story of the Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24-27) at Cafe Church- a new intergenerational service that we’ve started since restrictions eased a li…
I am a Friend of God Bible Lessons, God's Friend Abraham, Printable Games, Crafts, Worksheets, Coloring and more!
Jesus met many people during His ministry on earth. Two women He met were sisters named Mary and Martha. When Jesus visited, they had two different reactions. We read about them in Luke 10:38-42. This free printable Bible lesson is ideal for children at church or home. It includes worksheets, coloring pages, craft, games and Bible activities and much more.
The story of Zacchaeus is a great way to teach your little ones how they should treat their friends. A man that no one was too fond of and Jesus went to HIS house...what a great story of kindness!Here's how I taught this story to my little learners...ARRIVALWe started class just like every week. During the
Stephen was a leader in the early church. We read about him in the Book of Acts. He was a servant and witness to Jesus, but when the Jewish leadership became angry with him, they stoned him. Paul was among those who wanted him dead.
This is a cute little *freebie* coloring page that celebrated kindness in the classroom. There is a black and white outline copy for your students to color, as well as a color copy to display as an coloring goal example for your little ones that may need a little help coloring with more than one col...
Saying "yes" shows your team you have confidence in them. "Yes" will empower your team to be leaders. When "yes" is nurtured, it creates an atmosphere of optimism.
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This free, printable color by number page, based on Joshua 4:1-16, can remind children that God will discipline sin, but He delivers from sin when we repent. It can be used in a homeschool setting, one-on-one, or in a classroom setting like Sunday School.
Joseph preschool Bible lesson. Learn about how God uses everything for good.. Games, Crafts, Activities, songs, lesson, worksheets and more.
Scripture Reference: Judges 6 Suggested Emphasis: The Lord can help us do great things for Him, even if we feel we are not good enough. Memory Verse: “Yes, God is working in you to help you w…
An object lesson about the offering teaches children about cheerful giving. Here are 10 Bible-based, kid-friendly lessons about generosity and stewardship.
Free printable Bible lesson on the Battle of Jericho. Learn about Rahab and Joshua through Games, Crafts, Activities, songs, lesson, worksheets and more.
These Zacchaeus Bible story activities can be used in Christian Preschool programs and Sunday schools. Zacchaeus Sequencing Print these story
We started lesson 14, Isaac, the Son of Promise, by talking about the promises God had made to Abraham. (You can read about Lesson 13 here.) We then had a brief discussion about how sometimes we have to wait to receive the things promised to us. Perhaps we are promised a holiday or a special […]
Teach the 7 days of Creation in a fun, visual way with our free Creation coloring pages. With a simple PDF download and print design, they are perfect for anyone in any learning environment!
These Joseph activities can be used in Christian Preschool programs and Sunday schools. Joseph & the Coat Sequencing Print these story sequencing
Use this back to school themed sermon and lesson to teach kids how the disciples say Jesus is "Christ, the Son of the Living God" (Matthew 16:16). Theme: The disciples go "back to school" with Jesus.
We started lesson 14, Isaac, the Son of Promise, by talking about the promises God had made to Abraham. (You can read about Lesson 13 here.) We then had a brief discussion about how sometimes we have to wait to receive the things promised to us. Perhaps we are promised a holiday or a special […]
Use a Noah's Ark craft to bring to life one of the most well-known stories in the Bible. Start with these simple ideas! Free downloadable activity pages.
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These 20 Activities and Lessons that Teach Obedience to Kids will help equip you to teach kids to obey. This is part of my character building series, a great resource for parents and teachers everywhere. The word “obey” has gotten a bad wrap over the years. Before you jump into this post and all it...Read More
Paul and Silas in prison Bible lesson for children with worksheets, coloring pages, crafts, story, games and activities and more. Based on Acts 16. Paul and Silas are freed from prison by an earthquake. The jailer of the prison becomes a believer in Jesus Christ. He and his family are baptized.
Enhance your children's learning of Bible stories with these free Bible coloring pages from the Old and New Testaments.
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Get your free, 44 page printable to accompany The Jesus Storybook Bible, featuring chapter titles, Bible verses, and a place for your children to illustrate the story themselves.
Philip and the Ethiopian activity to accompany the story in Acts 8, full instructions and downloadable templates. Part of a whole lesson onsite.
This is a super easy craft to create! There are easy to follow directions and color and black & white options included. The accordion shows what Jesus was saying when He told the parable of the prodigal son. The son took the inheritance money, then he wasted the money until it was gone, then he fed the pigs, and finally went back home where his father welcomed him home. The pig looks best if cut out, but this can be cut on the dotted lines to the edge of the paper and used as is. This one-page printable can be downloaded here.
I love teaching bible lessons, whether at home or at church. The stories of Moses are some of my favorite because he teaches our little ones so many great things. I have to say, the Moses bible crafts are so enjoyable for little learners, and they are great reminders of the stories at home. Baby
God directed Philip to travel from Jerusalem to Gaza. There he met an Ethiopian official with whom he shared Christ. These lesson activities are about this encounter.
After we read the Ruth storybook we went through a couple of Ruth activities for kids and they had a blast playing one of the games in particular.
Use this Samuel Bible Object Lesson to teach children that God can use children and people of all ages if they are willing to listen.
We had a blast with these Gideon activities for kids, they especially loved our craft this week.
This Armor of God object lesson using oranges and water is so simple, yet very effective at helping children understand its importance.
