Nov 08
A collage of the children’s watercolor projects from chapel November brings with it a season of holidays in which we are encouraged to think about gratitude and thankfulness. But, if you are a child without a home, or one that has been removed from your parents and school because you could not stay safe with …
Oct 26
“People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” –1 Samuel 16:7 One night every year in America, people encourage each other to put on masks and costumes and go around looking for candy by knocking on doors! Do you know what this night is called? Right… Halloween! These costumes and …
Oct 16
Once again, I would like to make available to you and your church free Advent children’s object lessons! While written primarily for a Children’s Sermon format, these object lessons could be used in a Sunday school setting, youth group, or even as sermon illustrations! None of the lessons are dependent on Change for Children (CFC) …
Sep 09
Recently I came across this excellent video produced by Julie Bayer Salzman and Josh Salzman called “Just Breathe.” It can be found here. What I like best about it is that children explain in simple terms what it feels like or them when their emotions are getting out of control. And, conversely, they use the …
Sep 17
Recently in chapel we covered the story of Abram and Sarai. We talked about all the years between when they received the promise that God was going to bless them with a child, and when God finally fulfilled that promise. The children offered many insightful comments and asked great questions about why God makes people …
Mar 20
Objects needed: A box of saltine crackers, a bottle of water (or several bottles… as you might want to give each child a bottle) Key Text: John 4:5-42 Theme/Main Idea: Jesus meets the needs of our thirsty souls. Presentation: “Good morning! How are you this morning? Are you filling up your change cans at home …
Mar 05
Objects needed: Two bags of marshmallows, one open so you can hand each child a single marshmallow, and the other closed. Theme/Main Idea: The temptations that Satan confronted Jesus with had more to do with timing than anything else. Jesus trusted God the Father to give him what he needed and what was his at …
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