Children's sermons are often inadequately prepared, understood maybe only by the adults, and leave the youth wanting something to which they can relate. Because children take what you say literally, the stories need to be brief, to the point, and use simple and age-appropriate words. Leaders need to get and stay on the children's eye level. This book will help you do that by offering a written sample story related to one of the week's lectionary passages. An accompanying auditory example is told on the CDs. Each lesson tells you what props are needed. The storyteller is encouraged to include some of their own personal walk with God to make the sermonettes come alive. These tools will prepare you to plan ahead to present a relevant, effective message that the boys and girls will not only learn from but will come back wanting to hear more.

This sparkly board book features clever word illustrations.

Dramatically converted on the stormy seas, a slave-trader-turned-abolitionist penned the best-loved hymn of the Christian faith. A church father was arrested and martyred for teaching the truth about Christ's incarnation. Captured by pirates and shipped off to Ireland, a priest baptized thousands of pagans, from paupers to princes. Now who ever said church history was boring? The Church History ABCs is a fun way for kids to learn about great figures in Christian history. Twenty-six heroes of the faith march through the alphabet, boldly telling their stories in language children can understand. This wide range of characters—men and women from across the centuries, from all over the globe—reflects the breadth of church history and reminds children that these great figures of the past were living, breathing people who lived and died for the glory of God.

This activity book contains a page to color for each story from A Bible alphabet / Alison Brown.

ABC's of Performing Art: Leading People to Christ through Creativity is a collection of tools and information gathered to help clergy and lay people share Christ in a creative way. In addition to a lot of helpful resources, there is a script for a play, four bible studies, and a church service-all included in this one volume.

Packed with 50 child-tested, ready-to-use messages, this book provides field-tested advice on avoiding pitfalls and using new ideas for children's sermons.

Bring children closer to God—with a whole year's worth of Bible-based sermons just for them... You'll use creative activities to get kids involved. And you'll teach unforgettable lessons about... •God's love •Living in God's family •Serving others •Faith •Stewardship •Forgiveness ...and dozens of other topics. Each talk uses simple, meaningful words even very young children understand. You'll teach as Jesus did—using common, everyday objects to help children...•Know God, •Follow Christ, •And love one another. ...as they learn to apply the Bible to their daily lives. Each of these fun, active-learning messages takes only minutes to prepare. Use them to create unforgettable children's moments in Sunday worship...or at camps, retreats, and other special events.

Witnessing tool that emphasizes God's plan of salvation from Creation to Jesus and how we respond to the good news. Target audience is kids ages 5 to 12.

“... You will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden.” Bestselling author Anthony DeStefano begins his creative telling of the beloved Bible story of Christ’s triumphant entry by introducing the young donkey who has yet to realize his important mission. The lowly creature believes he can do nothing noble, but that’s before he meets the Master... Then Jesus said to the donkey, “It’s time that you knew About the great thing That you’re destined to do...” He hears the sad donkey cry, “Just leave me alone and cast me aside. I’m just a poor donkey that no one can ride.” Richard Cowdrey’s colorful illustrations pair beautifully with Anthony’s charming rhymes. Together, they bring this timeless story of the donkey who carries Jesus into Jerusalem to a joyful finish. While especially appropriate as an Easter gift, this year-round story is for all time and for young and old alike.