Children’s Resources - new 3/21
Church family,
We have free resources for you to share with your younger children during this time while we are complying with city authorities and nearly sheltering-in-place. The message below and these resources are provided by Ministry Spark, who offers the David C. Cook curriculum that we use for our Children’s Church ministry.
There really are no words to describe this past week. There are cities and states banning gatherings, closing schools, restricting businesses, and asking people to stay home as much as possible. In what feels like an unsettling, uncertain, and challenging place—we can rest in knowing that God is in control and Jesus is with us.
No matter if the COVID-19 is here for days, weeks, or months—Jesus is with us. We have hope in Him. We are still the church. And your ministry still matters.
Although our ministries are beginning to look different, they are as important as ever. So, as we all navigate these times, we want to be able to resource you and the families you serve as best as possible.
To get started, we’ve included some free resources for you and for sharing.
Here is a free lesson titled "God Takes Our Worries" that includes student resources and coronavirus materials. Please use this in your live-streams, recordings, or distribute to the families in your ministry for at-home study.
God Takes Our Worries Leader Guide
God Takes Our Worries Student Page
Coronavirus Infographic
Talking to Children about COVID-19: A Parent ResourceShare these playlists with your staff and families, as it is so important that we continue to encourage our souls!
Songs of Hope
Nothing to FearGrab this free book with 13 lessons titled 13 Amazing Animals and How God Used Them. Share it with the parents in your ministry to use at home! Along the way, kids will be assured that God knows and loves them—and is ready to use them in big ways!
In uncertain times, God is faithful, and He is with us. We are leaning into that. We pray that you lean into Him as well.
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)
As of 3/21/2020, we have an additional resource from The Wired Word:
These are anxious times, but we who follow Jesus are assured He is with us always. Thank you for wanting to continue to share that Good News with the children and families you serve. It is perhaps more important now than ever.
To assist you, our sister publication Children's Worship Bulletins has put together a packet of free resources -- puzzles, Bible activities, worship bulletins on carefully selected topics and Scripture texts -- that you may share with members of your church or ministry community. We pray these will strengthen the families, and especially the young disciples, with whom you work.
You can find the page with links to the PDF files here: www.childrensbulletins.com/covid19-childrens-activities-for-churches
May you also be strengthened as you serve in Christ's name!
The team at The Wired Word