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Quarantine Mother’s Day Ideas

Mother's Day 2020 will look vastly different than in years past thanks to COVID-19 and quarantines. So how can you honor the women and mothers in your church while maintaining a safe social distance? I learned about these ideas from a live webinar in Jessica Bealer's Don't Quit Ministry Support FaceBook Group and had to share! Donut Delivery - Did you know that Dunkin Donuts delivers? They've partnered with Grub Hub to deliver as few as half a dozen donuts in and around participating locations. Send a breakfast treat to your moms and remind them you "donut" know what you'd do without them! Find out if your Dunkin location is participating here. Pop Cards - I know, I know, moms always get cards for Mother's Day, but what if you splurged a bit and sent the moms in your ministry special Pop Up cards that are almost like works of art? Pop...
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VBS 2020 Thank You Cards Printable

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]VBS 2020 will soon be upon us, and while your planning this year may look different because of the coronavirus, you'll need to thank your volunteers no matter what VBS becomes. Use these 2 thank you card designs (tailored to a construction VBS theme and a train VBS theme) to show your volunteers some love! Just print on cardstock, cut, and write a VBS-themed thank you note to each person on your team! And be sure to check out our list of resources to help make your VBS a success![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download VBS 2020 Thank You Cards Here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F03%2FVBS-2020-Thank-You-Cards.pdf||target:%20_blank|"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="27133" img_size="full" alignment="center"...
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6 Resources to Make Your VBS a Success

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From planning to volunteers to follow-up, here are 6 resources to help make your VBS a success![/vc_column_text][vc_separator color="custom" border_width="5" accent_color="#3ac1e1"][vc_custom_heading text="VBS Master To-Do List Printable" font_container="tag:h1|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fproduct%2Fvbs-master-to-do-list-printable%2F||target:%20_blank|"][vc_single_image image="24370" img_size="large" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://deeperkidmin.com/product/vbs-master-to-do-list-printable/"][vc_column_text]Take your VBS planning to the next level with this printable fill-in-the-blank VBS plan. Go from sleepless nights, wondering if you got all the details in place to waking well-rested and refreshed because you...
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Free Zoom Backgrounds for Online Kids Church

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Earlier in the week, we talked about how to use virtual backgrounds on Zoom to engage kids while teaching online, so of course this week's freebie includes 8 free Zoom backgrounds you can use for Easter and beyond! Click on the title or image below, and it will open in a new tab. Right Click and "Save As" to download to your computer for use in your next Zoom meeting with kids.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_custom_heading text="Crosses" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F04%2FZoom-Crosses.png||target:%20_blank|"][vc_single_image image="27677" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank"...
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Change Your Zoom Background To Engage Kids While Teaching Online

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Did you know you can change your background on Zoom while hosting online kids church (how-to instructions below)? You can be teaching from outer space, under the sea, or even in front of the city of Jerusalem, and you don't have to use the same background the entire time. Using virtual backgrounds on Zoom is not only fun, but you can also use this feature as a teaching tool. You can easily change the background in the middle of your teaching to engage kids and involve them in the story! Zoom Background Teaching Ideas: Bible Story Images: Find pictures that fit your story or that include objects within the story. As you teach, change the background to match what you're talking about to help keep kids engaged virtually. Eye Spy: Create a background with a collage of various items (people, words, objects,...
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Easter Egg Hunt Alternatives for COVID-19 Quarantine Printable!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Earlier in the week, we talked about Easter Egg Hunt Alternatives during this time of social distancing and quarantining for COVID-19, so today we're sharing a free printable to help you pull that off![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download You've Been Egged Easter Egg Hunt Alternative Printable Here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F03%2FDKM-Youve-been-Egged-COVID-19-Update.pdf||target:%20_blank|"][vc_column_text]It’s simple, it’s cheap (you only need some colored paper and plastic Easter eggs), and most importantly, it’s so fun! Print & copy the printable pages double-sided on colored paper, adding in details about your church Easter services (online or in person) in the space provided. You can also share this PDF with your families via email so...
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Easter Egg Hunt Alternatives for COVID-19 Quarantine

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As Easter draws near and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, you may be wondering what to do about your Easter Egg Hunt in this time of social distancing and quarantines. Here are a few alternative egg hunt ideas to help you and your families celebrate Easter, and check out all of our COVID-19 ministry resources here. You've Been Egged (Free Printable here!) - We adapted this from an Easter Egg Hunt invite to a family activity! It’s simple, it’s cheap (you only need some colored paper and plastic Easter eggs), and most importantly, it’s so fun! Print & copy this free download, adding in details about your church Easter services (online or in person) in the space provided. Then leave the printable on a family's doorstep, ring the doorbell, and run! Kids hunt for the empty egg in the yard, then "egg"...
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Quarantine Bingo

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As parents and kids are staying home during the Covid-19 pandemic, share this fun and easy Quarantine Bingo printable with them to help give parents some fun activity ideas! Use the version I created, or use the editable PDF page to create your own with specific ideas related to your church or ministry! It's a fun way to stay connected with your families, especially if you encourage them to post their Quarantine Bingo pictures online with your specific ministry hashtag or by tagging your ministry page.  You could even turn this Bingo game into a challenge or contest and award prizes when we're able to meet together in person again![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download Quarantine Bingo (+ Create Your Own Version) Here! " align="center"...
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A Habit of Joy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I've been reading through Bob Goff's Live In Grace, Walk in Love Devotional, and one of the days from last month has really stuck with me. Bob was talking about the power of habits and connected the physical process of building habits with the spiritual process of building habits that help us create a lifestyle of loving others. He said... "When joy is a habit, love is a reflex."  And then he posed the question: How do we make joy a habit in our everyday lives so our reflex is always love for the people around us? Confession: I'm not very good at making joy a habit. I tend to over-analyze and have a critical attitude of everything, from myself to my ministry to other people. So I have to be very intentional about making joy a habit in my life. One way I've done that is by keeping a gratitude journal,...
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Apps for Online Kids Church

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You may be trying to navigate the new normal of hosting kids church online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are a few apps to consider, and no matter which one you use, read these 5 tips for engaging kids through video to make it the best possible experience for everyone involved! FACEBOOK LIVE - So far, this seems to be the most popular platform for online children's ministry. Why? Because most parents are already on FaceBook and familiar with how to use it. When you go Live on Facebook, families can interact by leaving comments in real-time. Plus, the video stays on your church's FB page for those families who couldn't watch it live. I love this platform because it encourages parents to watch with their kids, giving them a glimpse into what Sunday mornings in the kids area looks like and encouraging family...
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5 Tips for Engaging Kids Through Video For Online Church

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As you're hosting kids church online through video during the Coronavirus pandemic, use the tips below to make it the best possible experience for your kids and families (and you)! And check out all of our COVID-19 ministry tips & resources here. Make a plan. Just like you wouldn't walk into a regular Sunday morning without a plan for the day, don't try to do that with a video either! Make sure you and your team know the order and flow of the video, and be sure to set any props off-screen but within reach. You may also want to have links ready to share, like links to a folder on Google Drive of activity worksheets that go with the lesson, links to worship videos, links to a video lesson, and more! (Just make sure your curriculum & worship songs allows sharing the resources in this way). Spend the...
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He is Alive Banner Easter Craft

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use this free download to invite kids to make their very own banner to remember that Jesus is alive this Easter! It’s a fun and simple craft to add to any Easter lesson![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download the He Is Alive Banner Easter Craft Here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F02%2FDKM-HE-IS-ALIVE-BANNER-CRAFT.pdf||target:%20_blank|"][vc_column_text]Supplies: Hole punch Cardstock or paper Coloring utensils & decorating supplies (washi tape, stick-on jewels, stickers, etc.) Scissors Ribbon or string Create: Make copies of the banner provided in the download above. Allow kids to color and decorate their banners. Use a hole punch to punch holes where you see two small circles at the top of the banner. String ribbon through...
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Book Review: The Family Board Meeting

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In January, I shared my KidMin Reading List for 2020, and I wanted to tell you about the first book I read: The Family Board Meeting.  My friend Joy Canupp sent me this book when we announced our pregnancy back in August 2019, and as my husband and I are now a month in to life as new parents, this book has already given me so much to think about, pray about, and implement as our family grows. And with kids across the country at home this week from Covid-19 school closings, the book's emphasis on quality family time is relevant for everyone.  It's a nice, quick little read (not even 100 pages), but it's full of encouragement and ideas for being intentional at home, even in the midst of the busy-ness. As a ministry leader, I know you know the challenge of balancing family and ministry, and this book had...
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How To Prepare for the Coronavirus at Your Church

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The coronavirus pandemic will have medical and economical effects, but it doesn't have to affect the spiritual growth of the families we serve. While we don't quite yet know the full extent of this virus's impact, we do know we have to be prepared. My pastor related the pandemic to a weatherman's warning of an upcoming hurricane. It may be as bad as they predict; it may not. Either way, we have to be prepared. Use the ideas and resources below to prepare for the effects of this virus and equip families during this uncertain time, and check out all of our COVID-19 tips, resources, and ideas here.  If your church will continue to meet:  Make a plan. You may not be closing this weekend, but chances are you might in the future, and you should still adjust practices based on the current circumstances. This...
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Great Commission Object Lesson for Kids

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use this object lesson when teaching kids about the Great Commission or print several copies of the other pages in the download to give out to each child with a globe stress ball and send them home with a fun family activity, especially at Easter![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download the Printable for Families and Kids Here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F02%2FDKM-Great-Commission-Object-Lesson.pdf||target:%20_blank|"][vc_column_text]Find a globe to use in a teaching setting or order a globe stress ball to give to each child. Read Matthew 28:16-20. Discuss: What did Jesus tell the disciples to do? What did Jesus promise them? Who can you tell about Jesus? Say: The globe represents all the people in the world who Jesus commanded us to...
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5 Family Easter Resources 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Easter is always an important season in children's ministry, especially as we help families connect with each other and with Jesus. Browse all of our Easter resources here, but check out our top 5 Family Easter resources below to help families engage and interact with the Easter story in a variety of ways![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_single_image image="24219" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://deeperkidmin.com/product/40-days-of-remembering-jesus-a-lent-resource-for-families/"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]40 Days of Remembering Jesus - I know Lent started 2 weeks ago, but it's never too late for a family to start being intentional about remembering Jesus...
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Glow Art Prayer Mural

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Invite kids to contribute to a special Glow Art Prayer Mural for Easter or anytime you’re learning about how Jesus is the Light! This idea works perfect as a Create station or as part of your Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download Printable Instructions for the Glow Art Mural Here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F02%2FDKM-Glow-Art-Prayer-Mural.pdf||target:%20_blank|"][vc_column_text]Supplies: markers, neon poster boards, large blank wall space, blacklight(s), way to hang the poster boards (masking tape worked for us) Prep: Cover a large wall space in neon (pink, green, yellow, etc.) poster boards. Write “Glow Art” at the top and leave markers for kids to use. Aim the black lights toward the neon...
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10 Scriptures For Kids About Light

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use these Scriptures in your lesson about Jesus as the Light of the World, for your Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt, your Walk in the Light Easter Event, or for any lesson teaching kids about light! They're short enough for kids to memorize, and they coordinate with any light or glowing theme. (Note: All verses in NIrV) John 12:36a - “While you have the light, believe in it. Then you can become children of light.” 1 John 1:5b - “God is light. There is no darkness in him at all.” John 9:5 - “Jesus said, ‘While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.’” John 12:46 - “Jesus said, ‘I have come into the world to be its light. So no one who believes in me will stay in darkness.’” John 8:12 - “Jesus spoke to the people again. He said, “I am the light of the world. Anyone...
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Peter and the Rooster Game for Holy Week

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use this simple and fun game during Holy Week when talking about how Peter denied Jesus 3 times![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download Printable Instructions Here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F02%2FDKM-Peter-and-the-Rooster-Holy-Week-Game.pdf||target:%20_blank|"][vc_column_text]Supplies: Bucket (1 per team) Peeps Chicks (not the bunnies) Plastic spoons Tape, rope, or pool noodle for kids to stand behind Play: Use your Bible or the script below to teach about how Peter denied Jesus 3 times. Say: After Jesus and His disciples had their Passover supper together, they headed out to the Mount of Olives. Jesus told His disciples that their group would be scattered. When Peter told Jesus that he would never deny Him or leave Him, Jesus...
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3 Things a Permanent Church Can Learn From a Mobile Church

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mobile churches are churches that have no permanent building but meet in a local venue like a school or community center. Having served on staff in mobile ministry for five years at a church that met at a local high school, I understand the struggle, frustration, and downright difficult task of mobile ministry. But there are aspects of mobile ministry that even churches with a brick-and-mortar building can learn and should adopt. 1) How to leverage resources – As a mobile church, the supplies you use on Sunday are often limited to what you can haul in and out each week. That means you have to get creative in how you store, prepare, and even use resources, and there’s no room for fluff! Renting a space rather than owning a building can also allow churches to leverage their financial resources for their...
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Ride the Donkey Relay: Palm Sunday Game for Kids

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Need a simple game to break the ice with kids? Play this relay race game on Palm Sunday during large group or small group time to see who can ride their “donkey” (a pool noodle) to Jerusalem and back the fastest![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download Printable Version + Jerusalem Game Sign Here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2FFINAL-DKM-RIDE-THE-DONKEY-RELAY-PALM-SUNDAY-GAME-FOR-KIDS.pdf||target:%20_blank|"][vc_column_text]Supplies: 4 small cones, 1 pool noodle per team, Jerusalem sign printable included in this download. Prep: Set out cones to designate a starting line and turning point. Near the turning point cones, post the Jerusalem sign printable included in this download. Detailed Instructions: Ask: Does anyone remember what city...
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7 Ways to Break the Ice With Kids

Connecting with kids on Sunday mornings must be a priority in order to make Sunday mornings successful. Breaking the ice with the kids and forming personal relationships encourages them to be excited about coming to church and creates a better environment for them to learn more about God. While you may feel comfortable walking up to a brand-new kid, your volunteers might need some help in how to break the ice and build relationships with the kids in their small group. Here are 7 helpful hints to share with your team on breaking the ice with kids... Make an effort to see eye to eye with the kids! When the kids arrive in the morning, get down to their level to listen to them.  Give plenty of high fives because (appropriate) physical touch can go a long way. Engage in conservation with the kids and listen to what they have to say. That...
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Glowing Tonic Water Object Lesson for Easter: Jesus is the Light of the World Object Lesson

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use this glowing tonic water object lesson at Easter (or any time of year) to help teach kids that Jesus is the light of the world, and when we follow Him, we can be lights too![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download printable version of the object lesson here! " align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2FDKM-Glowing-Easter-Water-Object-Lesson-Jesus-is-the-Light-of-the-World.pdf||target:%20_blank|"][vc_column_text]Supplies: Bible Tonic water in a clear glass/cup Blacklight Say: One of my favorite verses is John 8:12, and in it, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in darkness. They will have that light. They will have life.” (NIRV) Did you hear that? It said Jesus is the light of the world! And that...
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Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt FAQs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So you're thinking about hosting a Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt, but you're not really sure what that really entails? Here's a closer look at how our Jesus is Light Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt event went + answers to some of the questions you've been asking about hosting your own glow in the dark egg hunt! We offered the event for free, but we did ask families to register ahead of time so we could know how many to expect. With the way we did our egg hunts using specific letters and numbers, we needed a general head count. We of course made extras for those who showed up the day-of, but it really helped to at least have an idea of our total numbers. As families arrived, they received details about all of our available stations![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="22387" img_size="full"...
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Special Message Egg Carton Baskets

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you're using a lettered hunt at your Easter Egg Hunt this year, you may want to also provide each child with a special message egg carton basket like this one to help them find the correct letters! Learn more about hosting a lettered egg hunt here, and follow the instructions below to make the accompanying egg carton baskets.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download Printable Version Here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2FSpecial-Message-Egg-Carton-Baskets-Freebie-4.pdf||target:%20_blank|"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="22354" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]1) Collect empty egg cartons (1 per child), remove the lids, and attach pipe cleaners to the...
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