Mark von Ehrenkrook
A fun and creative Halloween alternative for grades 1-3 1. The Good, Bad, and Ugly -- (Supplies: Bible, newsprint, tape, and markers.) Tape the newsprint to the wall. Say: At...
Susan Grover
To help take the "Scare" out of Halloween, use this lesson to help kids trust Jesus when they're afraid... 1. Care Call -- Bring in several items that represent caring...
A Bible lesson that shows that planting seeds of faith will help your children's ministry grow. Preparation : For this Bible lesson you'll need a large pumpkin and a New Testament...
Children's Ministry Magazine
Here's a Halloween alternative that's sure to delight your kids. Have an Orange You Glad to Know Jesus? party. Decorate with orange streamers and balloons. Serve hot dogs and orange...
Children's Ministry Magazine
TREAT BAGS Help kids serve others. Send home letters to parents requesting a donation of a Halloween treat, such as individually wrapped lollipops, chewing gum, or candy bars. Sort...
Children's Ministry Magazine
Theme: Cleansed Hearts Text: Matthew 5:16 Preparation: Carve a happy face into a pumpkin. Remove the pumpkin seeds and place them in a bowl inside the pumpkin. Before children...
Theme: Halloween Text: Psalm 91 Preparation: You'll need scrap paper and a Bible. The Message: (Distribute 20 sheets of scrap paper and have kids wad the paper as you talk.) It's...
Sue Lennartson
Halloween's origins are rooted in the occult. The ancient Druids believed that on October 31, Saman, the lord of death, called forth hosts of dead spirits to visit their earthly...
Our readers' favorite ways to harvest fun. HEART ATTRACT All Ages To help children have a heart for your community, play this familiar game with a twist. Tape a large map of the...
