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We’re excited to add some new “printed” products to the Sunday School Store. This post is your chance to win a copy of both the Old Testament & New Testament cards for your ministry (or family). Watch the video below Leave me a comment about how this resource would help your ministry. New week, I’ll draw a random winners to get both sets of cards (sorry US shipping address only) About these Bible Books Flash Cards Use these beautiful Books

If you need a scripture based game to boost your Bible lesson, be sure to search the free Bible Games Central website. They have hundreds of fun group activities organized by scripture and topic. Here are a few of our favorites. Free Printable Activities from Bible Games Central Books of the Bible Games These Books of the Bible Games are designed to help players become more familiar with the various books and sections of the Bible. These games are easy

Another great batch of Zoom games from our Shawn M Howell. This time she’s helping make those virtual birthday parties a lot more fun. Be sure to check out her YouTube channel for so many great zoom games and party ideas. Hosting a virtual party on Zoom with family and friends but need new game Ideas? Here are 10 Zoom games for kids and families that everyone will enjoy playing. Don’t forget to choose games that fit with the ages

Children love games – online video conference games too! If you’re doing a virtual VBS or online kids ministry, these are some ideas you need in your toolkit. Thanks so much to Shawn M Howell for posting this video on YouTube. 20 Online Video Share Games for Kids Looking for fun games to play on zoom with kids and families? I have 20 easy virtual zoom games for you to play with kids of all ages. So for that next

Youth, adults, and kids will love these video format Bible quiz questions & answers. It’s in a game show format and all you need to do is play the video. It’s perfect for any small group gathering, Sunday School, or children’s church setting. Don’t miss our free printable Bible Trivia Questions and Answers. These awesome videos are from our friends at children’s ministry deals. They sell a downloadable video of this video Bible trivia quiz. Bible Quiz Videos – with

“Simply put, children learn from the people they love. And love is the result of getting to know one another—it’s the result of relationship. Before our kids come to know Jesus, they just might need to know us first.” David Rausch It’s true—education research has shown that when kids have a relational connection to their teachers and peers, they listen and learn better. So let me ask you a question: Do you want for the kids in your children’s church

This “Big Gulp of Jonah” was written by Bible Games Central – be sure to check out their website for more fun idea for teaching the Bible through fun activities. In this cup-and-ball game, players try to get Jonah into the mouth of a whale. Use idea to introduce the story of Jonah. Bible: Jonah 1-3 Ages: 6 to 10 Group Size: 1 or more Supplies:Paper cups, Scissors, Sticky Tape, String, Clothes Pegs or Erasers or Crushed Aluminum Foil, Big

This Easter Game idea was shared by Bible Games Central. Use it to add a fun element to your kids teaching plan as we approach Easter Sunday. Use the discussion points below to make it a full lesson for children’s church too! Easter Egg Plate Relay Standing in a line, teams race to pass Easter eggs from one player to another using only paper plates. The first team to transfer all the eggs wins. This game can be used to

This shepherd’s voice game idea was shared by Bible Games Central. Use it to add a fun element to Sunday School lessons about Jesus being our Good Shepherd. Use the the Bible references below and it could be a standalone lesson for children’s church too! Be prepared for noise and chaos, with half of the group shouting and the other half trying to listen out for the correct voice to follow! A great way to introduce the topic of discipleship

This animal matching game was shared by Bible Games Central. We hope it’s useful, especially in your preschool ministry. It’s an easy teaching activity for Noah’s Ark or the Creation Story. Please jump to their website to find similar ideas. Preparation : For up to 32 players: download and print 2 copies of theAnimal Cards; cut each copy into 16. If you are playing with fewer than 32 players, you will need to remove some of the Animal Cards.(Ensure that

I hope you don’t mind, but I’m going to hop up on my soap box for a few minutes. Let’s talk about Bibles and technology. Don’t get me wrong, I’m currently sitting here with my iPhone (with the Bible app open) serving as a hotspot for my macbook so I can write this article. And, once this article is published, I’ll use my iPhone to share it across social media. I enjoy technology as much (or more) than the next

Have extra time in summer camp that you need to fill? This exciting activity is great for small groups of kids. When the kids finish this project, they will also have a fun game to play. Kids come up with a game name, a concept and design. They get to decide what to include on their board game. Give kids popular board game ideas for inspiration like Candyland, Sorry or Parcheesi. You can even have their named engraved on the

Having children practice their Bible verse can become boring and mundane, but it doesn’t have to be! Simply write the Bible verse that they are working with onto separate pieces of paper with one word or phrase on each page. Don’t forget about the reference! Then lay out the pieces of paper onto the floor in a path, making sure that the parts are laid out in the right order. Have the children, one at a time, walk the path

Kids and adults alike love to play games. So why not practice some Bible while playing a game? That’s where the Ring Toss Bible Game comes in. This is a versatile game that can be used with any Bible information that you want to practice with your students. Here’s what you need: * multiple paper plates * paper towel roll * tape * scissors * marker Preparation: * Tape the paper towel roll onto one of the plates so that

When I was a kid, we used to watch the Bozo Show. Bozo was a clown and they had kids play different games on the show. We loved watching the kids win their prizes. My favorite game on the show was called the Bozo Game. It was where there were 6 buckets line up behind each other in a line. Someone stood in front of the first bucket and threw a ball into it. If they made it, they got

This is part of our Old Testament Bible Character trading cards. This is Part3of the Old Testament cards and includes: Saul,Jonathan,David,Solomon,Elijah,Elisha,Jonah,Daniel,Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego,Esther,Nehemiah Click on the image above to download the printable version We’re uploading the whole series (51 cards total). If you’d like to download the whole set, click here for the file (2.4 mb). They have a Bible reference as well as some points to remember the character. The Bible reference is a general reference. I have put

This is part of our Old Testament Bible Character trading cards. This is Part 2of the Old Testament cards and includes: Joshua,Rahab,Gideon,Naomi,Ruth,Boaz,Hannah,Samuel,Samson Click on the sample picture above to download the print-friendly file We’re uploading the whole series (51 cards total). If you’d like to download the whole set, click here for the file (2.4 mb). They have a Bible reference as well as some points to remember the character. The Bible reference is a general reference. I have put

This is the second set of our New Testament Bible character trading cards. This is deck #2 of New Testament. You’ll see above that it includes:Peter, Andrew, James,John, Philip,Bartholomew,Thomas,Matthew,James the Lesser,Thaddaeus,Simon the Zealot,Judas Iscariot. Click on the preview image above to download this printable. We’re uploading the whole series (51 cards total). If you’d like to download the whole set, click here for the file (2.4 mb). They have a Bible reference as well as some points to remember the

My boys are enthralled with trading cards. They love to collect them all. My youngest even likes to collect any sort of card that may come with a toy. They read them, they study them, they play with them, they trade with them. They just love cards.Why can’t we have Bible character cards for our kids to enjoy? That’s why I’ve puttogether these New Testament character cards for you to use as you please in your classrooms or homes. This

Learning the books of the Bible is an important skill that everyone needs to learn. It is so important for us, as teachers, to teach our students the books of the Bible so that they will be able to use it for the rest of the their lives. Click on the image above to download the printable PDF cards So why not make it fun to learn? Play the Memory Game! Simply print two copies of the New Testament books

Learning the books of the Bible is an important skill that everyone needs to learn. It is so important for us, as teachers, to teach our students the books of the Bible so that they will be able to use it for the rest of the their lives. Click on the image above to download this free printable So why not make it fun to learn? Play the Memory Game! Simply print two copies of the Old Testament books of

Having children memorize the Bible is a wonderful activity to do during your Sunday School class. By having them memorize the Bible, it will always be with them wherever they go. John 3:16 is a very popular verse to have children memorize as it reminds them of why Jesus was sent to earth for us. Click on the preview above to download the Printable PDF I have put together these cards to use to help you in your class. These

This is the first part of our Old Testament Bible Character trading cards. This is Part 1of the Old Testament cards and includes:Adam, Eve,Noah,Job,Abraham,Lot,Jacob,Joseph,Moses,Aaron Click on the preview image above to download the printable PDF version We’re uploading the whole series (51 cards total). If you’d like to download the whole set, click here for the file (2.4 mb). They have a Bible reference as well as some points to remember the character. The Bible reference is a general reference.

This is lesson 20 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 43 Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In Psalm 43, the psalmist shows us that God not only saves His people physically, but that He is the eternal

Where I live it rarely snows. (I know, stop complaining.) However that doesn’t stop us from having the occasional snowball fight–in the classroom. Kids love it, I love it. With a little preparation you can host a snowball fight in your own classroom or children’s church. Here are two party games that everyone will love! Paper Snowball Fight: Before class have a volunteer (or two) help you make two buckets of paper wads from a pack of notebook paper. Tape

Back in my seminary days, I was regularly asked to teach a seminar at our regional children’s ministry training conferencecalled ‘Using Games as a Teaching Tool.’ I would come in with some ideas planned to share with the group, but always started the seminar by dividing the class into groups of 3-4, reading a familiar passage of Scripture, giving each group some random items (a couple of dice, duct tape, a beach ball, a bean bag, rubber bands, plastic cups,

Are my kids the only ones that love to play Tic-Tac-Toe? I’m sure they aren’t. I think all kids love to play it. So I was thinking the other day, why can’t we play it while also practicing the names of the Bible books? So I put together an easy Tic-Tac-Toe board and cards that you can easily print multiple copies of and use with your kids, either at home or at church. Click on the preview above to DOWNLOAD

Are you looking for some fun games to play with the kids in your church on a hot summer day?Wouldn’t it be great if you could have fun and teach the truth of the gospel at the same time? With this ‘splashy’ fun event you can do just that. This event would be great from a neighborhood outreach, or a game day where kids can invite their friends, or even for VBS or camp. So, grab some simple supplies (sponges,

Summer is the season for travel. Countless hours are spent by families in cars traveling to visit families or to see the sights. Here are some ideas you can share with the families in your church to help them put Deuteronomy 6:6-7into practice on road trips. “These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when

I love Post-It Notes – and so do kids! When I was working in an office, I would have post-its all around my computer screen to remind me of things that I needed to get done. They are so handy to write love notes to stick on mirrors, reminders, and to do lists. What about a treasure hunt? My kids love treasure hunts! For each birthday, they would want me to make up a treasure hunt to find their presents.

The kids in my Wednesday night class need work on learning the books of the Bible. They also like to play games. So, I put together this DIY Old Testament Books of the Bible Bingo game. It’s DIY because it is completely adaptable to your class (as well as mine). I have made the BIBLE Bingo game board and made a card for each book of the Old Testament. All you have to do is print out one for each

The kids in my Wednesday night class need work on learning the books of the Bible. They also like to play games. So, I put together this DIY New Testament Books of the Bible Bingo game. It’s DIY because it is completely adaptable to your class (as well as mine). I have made the BIBLE Bingo game board and made a card for each book of the New Testament. All you have to do is print out one for each

One day, I decided that the kids in my class on a Wednesday night needed to have some practice looking up verses in their Bible. They also needed a lesson on giving. So I decided to combine the two into a Bible Verse look up on giving. I gave them the rules: Before I say each new verse, their Bible have to be closed They try their best and keep trying Then we began. They made it a competition to

It’s almost the end of school and my Wednesday night class is getting more and more fidgety. A few weeks ago, they were really having a difficult time in class and so I decided to stop the lesson and let them get up and move. I didn’t want chaos, so I started a game. I had them think of their favorite Bible character. Then I had them think of a way that they could show that to the class. We

I am always working on ways to help my students, and my own children at home, to learn the books of the Bible. They need consistent practice in order to remember them, let alone be able to read them. So I have come up with a simple board game for students to practice the New Testament books of the Bible. All you need is: Game Board (download here) this could be 1 per every 2+ students, however many children you

I am always working on ways to help my students, and my own children at home, to learn the books of the Bible. They need consistent practice in order to remember them, let alone be able to read them. So I have come up with a simple board game for students to practice the Old Testament books of the Bible. All you need is: Game Board (download here) – this could be 1 per every 2+ students, however many children

Have time to kill at the end of class or looking for an active game to break up a teaching block? Keep it simple and call out this fun, classic game. Of course, you could play the traditional Duck, Duck, Goose game but why not make it more biblical? Try these variations on this fast-paced game. Duck Duck Goose Call-Out Variations Matthew, Mark, Luke and John: For the call-out, instead of shouting out Duck Duck Goose, have the players call

Try these fun Thankful games to get kids into active learning. You can use theme at school, home, or in your children’s ministry. What is it about the holidays that makes kids want to run around the room? Could it be all the sugar we supply them with? I’m not sure but no matter how hard I try, during the month of November and December, kids want to play more and learn less. If you find the same thing is

As a busy children’s pastor, I know how time can escape you when preparing for a lesson. I can always use some fresh ideas for class, especially activities. If you need some Bible activities, try the Build a Sentence game. All you need is the printed list of sentences and kids will need their Bibles. I created these games using the NIV but you could very easily use the KJV with a little extra work. Don’t miss all our Bible

Are your kids “tweeting”? If so, then you can put their Twitter knowledge to use in a fun teaching situation. Even if they don’t know how to tweet yet, this micro-blogging, social networking site is great inspiration for Twitter-inspired games for kids ministry. How would the gospel look if it were tweeted to the followers of Christ? Ask yourself that question and then present these two cool game ideas to your children. (Twitter birds make safe, familiar decorations for a

Looking for a few good games for your Mother’s Day service? These three winners will keep kids busy—they are perfect for filling in empty spaces in your schedule. That could happen since many churches do have special recognition for mothers during service in the “big church.” It might be a good idea to print this sheet and keep it handy, in case other teachers need some suggestions, too. #1 Mrs. Mumbles – Mother’s Day Game This game is played by

When you have a dozen pairs of curious eyes staring at you and the lesson is over–you need a game. I know that scenario happens to me and quite frequently. No matter how hard you plan, I always need one more activity or game. Rather than dreaming up something complicated or even expensive, reach for some hula hoops. Inexpensive and easy to find, the hula hoop is a fun tool to work with. I often use these four hula hoop

Kids can’t resist balloons, can they? This thought inspired me to get busy planning a fun game using a bunch of balloons. While we’re having fun, it doesn’t hurt to reinforce a bible verse! This active game is perfect for kids age 6 and up but you could probably introduce it to smaller kids if they don’t mind popping a balloon. (Some little ones really don’t like that noise.) Grab a pack of balloons and call a volunteer. It’s time

Playing this card-matching game, children learn more about 12 married couples in the Bible. Who pleased God? Who didn’t please God?This game could be played near Valentine’s Day or any time you are studying one of these Bible couples. It would work well for 2 to 4 players or teams. Print the cards (PDF) on card stock or heavy paper and cut them apart. Shuffle the cards and lay them down in rows on the table. The first player turns

This game reminds children of things we can do to show our love for Jesus. Many activities are good things to do, but only certain ones especially show our love for Jesus. Because the game distinguishes between good actions and “best” actions, it is most appropriate for second graders and up. It can be played by 2 to 6 players or teams. Remind the children that God’s love for us is based on Jesus — not our actions. However, we

Jesus Loves Me Bingo reminds children of the ways God shows his love for us. It could be used near Valentine’s Day or any time you are emphasizing God’s love.The 3×3 cards (where you have to get 3 in a row) would work well for kindergarten and above. The 2×2 cards (where you have to mark all 4 pictures) would work well for kindergarten and below. Preparation: Print out the 3×3 cards(PDF) or 2×2 cards(PDF), as many as you need,

It’s fall! Who’s planning a pumpkin party? I love this fall, un-scary theme for fall. We have a pumpkin party every year for all our kids. Besides pumpkin garland and cutesy decorations, you need some pumpkin theme games for kids to play. Put on some cheap grillz for authenticity! These fun ideas are perfect for a party or to add as an activity for a kids church service. Pumpkin golf: Carve out a pumpkin and make a medium-sized hole in

NBC’s Minute to Win It Game is a huge hit for fun-loving families. Watching this show has inspired us to offer you some (more) kid-friendly, minute to win it games. These fast paced games are ideal for pre-church activities, schedule fillers or mid lesson breaks. Customize them to suit your needs. Lights Out: For this games you need six push lights, like the ones you find at a dollar store. You also need six bean bags and duct tape. Arrange

This printable Bible bingo game reviews the names of the twelve disciples. There are twelve names on each card but only three in a row are required to win, so this is bingo with a twist. It is recommended for grade 2 and up. Download: game boards and calling cards Print the bingo cards and the bingo calling cards on card stock or heavy paper, and cut apart the calling cards (20 bingo cards and 12 calling cards are included).

Red Ribbon Week is an anti-drug emphasis every year Oct. 23-31 nationally. Many public and private schools use this time to focus kids on better choices. This free activity is for younger children and should start conversations about things that are more fun than drugs. Download: Game boards and calling cards Red Bingo is a fun way to involve elementary-age children. It pictures nine red objects providing healthy alternatives to drugs. 20 bingo cards and 9 calling cards are included.

I love “minute to win it” games! They keep my early arrivers busy and give me a fun way to interact with kids. It’s important to infuse your lessons with some silliness and these games are the perfect for that. Rotate these five, minute to win it games for fall each week. You may need some extra volunteers for these fall games. Ping pong basketball: You need two short, plastic drink cups and a few ping-pong balls for this game.

This is a board game for 2 to 4 players or teams. Children learn names used for Jesus in the book of John as they move through the chapters of John and collect cards depicting these titles. Materials Needed: Game Board:Download – i-am-game-board Game Cards: Download – i-am-game-cards Spinner: Download – i-am-game-spinner-directions Large safety pin and medium-sized brad for assembling spinner (if using spinner) Buttons or coins for markers Preparation: Print the game board and the spinner on card stock

This game focuses on the attributes of God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. It could be used for Father’s Day or any time you want to emphasize the characteristics of God. The game includes 18 bingo cards and 18 calling cards. Print the bingo cards and the bingo calling cards on card stock or heavy paper, and cut them apart. Cut colored paper or cardboard into 1-inch squares to make markers (or choose to use other markers). Give

**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto fromPreteenMinistry.net Beach Ball Stories is designed specifically for preteens and is a great ice-breaker or review activity. If you are using it as an ice-breaker, then have preteens come up with a story on a random subject that you give them. If you are using it to review a Bible lesson, then have preteens paraphrase the Bible story as if it happened in modern times. This game is a great way to

Nothing speaks to a child’s playfulness like a bouncing beach ball. Thankfully, these lightweight toys are inexpensive and easy to find. Shopping clearance beach toys every August is a tradition for me and I use every one I find. Besides tossing beach balls around during the praise service, I’ve found some other ways to use these colorful toys. Find yourself with a stockpile of balls? Use them for your icebreaker, as an object lesson or play some exciting games. Getting

**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto fromPreteenMinistry.net Use this fun game in your preteen ministry this spring or summer. Supplies: Homemade Slip ‘N’ Slide made from plastic sheeting, baby shampoo, water hose, assortment of objects varying in size (small, medium, large, x-large) How to Make a Slip ‘N’ Slide: You can purchase plastic sheeting (heavy duty) at most home improvement stores. These rolls will make more slip ‘n’ slides than you can use in a summer, so it’s

Children can learn about mothers and children in the Bible by playing a card matching game. Nine Bible families are featured, including a short description of each family that can lead to further conversation about the Bible characters. This game would be fun to play on Mother’s Day or appropriate to accompany a lesson about any of these Bible characters. It is recommended for 2 to 4 players. Click here to download the free printable game cards. Print the cards

In this game players collect all the pieces of the Armor of God while learning what they represent. It can be used to introduce or to review this important topic. This resource would be a good companion to our freelessons and coloring pages based on Ephesians 6:10-18. Click here to download the printable. Print one sheet for each player on card stock or heavy paper. (Picture 1) Cut each sheet in half, and cut apart one of the halves into

This game would work well on Easter Sunday morning, when you have extra visitors. It teaches basic Christian truths, and it requires no prior knowledge. Kids will enjoy Easter Bingo and learn the basics of how Jesus rose from the grave. Print the bingo cards and the bingo calling cards on card stock or heavy paper, and cut apart the calling cards. Cut colored paper or cardboard into 1-inch squares to make markers (or choose to use other markers). Each

Use this simple game to help a large group of children practice their Bible memory verses. All you’ll need is a few balloons. Watch the video below and leave a comments below. The idea for this game came from the Minute To Win It ideas we’ve posted before. Instead of using a clock to limit the time, we decided a group of kids saying their scripture memory verses would work. Be sure to checkout out other games for Bible memory.

Who knew a free iPhone app could boost the attendance in my kids’ church? Thanks to some inspiration from the popular Angry Birds game, we just wrapped up a month of Not-So Angry Birds in kids’ church. Along with lessons on anger, revenge and unity, we had plenty of fun along the way too. Before the month was over, we had doubled our attendance and now look forward to moving into a spring revival in the ministry. A few party

This little review game is a little twist on the standard ball toss game. You can watch the video below for a visual demonstration. We used it in children’s church in connection with our Bible lesson on Psalm 118:24. Leave your own comments below to help us improve this idea for other readers. Supplies: Soft plastic balls, rubber dish tub, children After working with a Bible verse during the lesson, we used this activity to close out children’s church and

Playing Bible Bingo will help children begin to understand the structure of the Bible – how it is divided into the Old and New Testaments, each containing many books. It is most suitable for younger children and other children who are not very familiar with the organization of the Bible. The game features the terms Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels; the books Genesis, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Revelation; and the numbers 39, 27, and 66 (number of books

**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto fromPreteenMinistry.net Object: This is a team-based game to see which team can create the most off-the-hook “reindeer” antlers in 5 minutes! Supplies:For each team provide: 1 new pair of brown or tan panty hose; 14-7″ balloons; 1 red gift bow and two 6–8″ lengths of Christmas ribbon; a paper bag to hold the supplies Preparation: Cut off the tips of the toes of each pair of panty hose. Cut out a 5-inch

Is there any benefit in learning the days of creation in order? The goal should never be enabling someone to spout off the information just so they can say they memorized it. However, we can learn some lessons from studying God’s creation activities: God has a plan and does things in an orderly fashion. Days 1 through 3 prepared for days 4 through 6. The sun, moon, and stars (day 4) shine the light (day 1); the birds and fish

Download this printable BINGO style game to help children review and talk about the Fruit of the Spirit. We would love to hear your feedback and creative ideas, simply leave a comment below. God wants to produce the Fruit of the Spirit in children’s lives. This game helps them become familiar with the qualities that are listed in Galatians 5:22-23. It would be suitable for any lesson about the Fruit of the Spirit. Print thebingo cardsand thebingo calling cardson card

Still looking for a few summer games for your kids ministry? Add these Olympic game variations to your Vacation Bible School, day camp, summer camp, or whatever else you have planned! Get ready to compete, laugh, and encourage the children in your ministries. Of course, adapt as necessary for the age, size, and ability of your group. Just remember to demonstrate everything first, use objects that you have on hand to cut costs, and the sillier the better! 10 Wacky

Tonight we played the OMC game to mark the end of our Spring session of kids ministry programs. It was a blast, even with only 30 children playing. OMC stands for Organized Mass Choas. It’s a game developed by the CentriKid camps and published by LifeWay. Here’s how it works: Set everything up in a large outdoor space. You’ll need water balloons, pool noodles, shaving cream, and other random outside items. Divide the kids into any number of teams. Each

**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto fromPreteenMinistry.net In a previous post,Harnessing the High Energy of Preteens, I wrote about using the high energy level of preteens (especially boys) constructively. One idea mentioned was to play a large group game at the beginning of your gathering. Below is a great example of a fun relationship building game that preteens absolutely love. The Noodle Game Supplies:3-4 swimming noodles per 30 players. If your group is over 30 preteens, then add

The church bus ministry entails much more than finding new kids and loading them on the bus for Sunday. Transit time is valuable and perfect for ministering to kids with fun games. Bus games give kids a chance to get to know one another and you. An exciting game also engages the child’s attention and keeps busy hands out of trouble. Before you and your team roll out of the parking lot gather a few supplies and choose one of