This month marks the beginning of a new feature in the 4:12 Network. We will feature monthly suggestions for you to use as you lead your ministry to children. I hope you enjoy Kids' Ministry Suggestions: February.
ENCOURAGING KIDS MINISTRY LEADERS
Send post cards or an e-card to your leaders with the following message: "Thank you for sharing God's LOVE with children! Happy Valentines Day!" Include the following verse: We love because He first loved us! (1 John 4:19)
IDEAS FOR THE CHILDREN
Valentines Cards
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| Illustration One |
Send a card (See Illustration One) to the children with a challenge to memorize John 3:16 and share it with a you when they come to Sunday School. Explain that they will receive a "kiss" (Hershey Kiss) when they share the verse. Give each child a "Hershey Kiss" when they recite the verse.
Conversation Hearts From God
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| Illustration Two |
Write the following on 2x3 card stock paper and attach with ribbon to a box of Conversation Hearts (See Illustration Two). Encourage the children to give the Conversation Hearts to their parents and to look up the verses, reading them together.
- Chosen - John 15:16
- True Love - John 3:16
- Love - 1 John 4:7
- Peace - 2 Corinthians 13:11
- Call Me - Jeremiah 33:3
- Faithful Love - Jeremiah 31:3
- Heart - Luke 10:27
- Be Mine - Isaiah 51:15-16
- My Valentine - 1 John 4:9-10
Kids Ministry Suggestions are provided by Ginger Owens, Minister of Childhood Education,
First Baptist, Panama City FL and
4:12 Network Member.
