resources for effective children's ministry

Passport to the Holyland
Publisher - David C. Cook
$44.99

    This "craft book" is included in the Director's book for this VBS and includes 17 crafts for elementary age kids and 5 crafts for preschool age kids. I like the crafts in this program and believe kids will enjoy making items that help them learn more about life in Israel during the time of Christ. I especially like the Panpipes and Dreidel as they are different and the kids should find them interesting.

• Favorite Features
  • complete listing of supplies
  • interesting and unique crafts
  • tie in with theme very well

    I highly recommend this as an excellent resource for your Children's Ministry. Well done David C. Cook!

Caravan Crafts Idea Book
Regular Baptist Press
$4.79

    This book has the patterns, directions and application for 17 crafts. Some require craft kits, available from RBP, but most can be made with materials available from stores or that church members could bring in. I really like the sock cactus and the stenciled clay pots. I like that the book has guided conversation and questions for teachers to use while working on the crafts.

• Favorite Features
  • excellent buy for only $4.79
  • reproducible resources
  • guided conversation and questions to help with application

    I find it amazing that this resource is available for only $4.79! I highly recommend this as an excellent resource for your children's ministry. Well done Regular Baptist Press!

Hooked on Crafts & other Great Stuff
Publisher - Standard Publishing
$12.99

    Standard offers craft kits for their VBS, but also makes a craft book available as well.

• Favorite Features
  • helpful hints to aid you in being successful with crafts
  • age level characteristics and abilities and information specifically for being successful with them
  • reproducible crafts
  • 47 crafts
  • recipes for fun snacks
  • reproducible posters
  • reproducible certificates

    I really liked the puff and stuff fish, bee wind chime and plant boot. I like the "Tie it in" information with the crafts to help teachers help kids apply the point. I highly recommend this as an excellent resource for your children's ministry. Well done Standard!

Beach Party Crafts for Kids
Publisher - Gospel Light Publishing
$15.99

    Gospel Light has long been known as a source for excellent inexpensive crafts, this year's book is no different.

• Favorite Features
  • 50 crafts
  • reproducible posters
  • reproducible certificates
  • great information to help your crafts be a success
  • guided conversation for application
  • age level abilities
  • clear, easy instructions

    I really like the forever sandcastle made from sand, corn starch and water, the love-bead pins, octopus windsock and crusty the crab puppet. "Island Chatter" will help with application. I highly recommend this as an excellent resource for your Children's Ministry. Well done Gospel Light!

God's Kids Pray Craft Book
Publisher - Augsburg Fortress
$13.99

    This craft book is an excellent resource to utilize to help kids learn about prayer.

• Favorite Features
  • 43 crafts
  • bonus craft recipes for paint and playdough
  • reproducible resources

    I really liked the door knocker and the jute bangle bracelet - made from 16 oz plastic pop bottles. I recommend this as a great resource for your children's ministry. Well done Augsburg!

Space Crafts
Publisher - Group Publishing
$4.99

    This craft book includes instructions for four crafts that require kits available from Group and five that are made from inexpensive, easy to find supplies.

• Favorite Features
  • includes information for a service project
  • "pilot program pointers" - excellent helpful information
  • safety tips
  • each craft has a Bible point
  • devotions for teachers
  • questions to help with application

    I really liked thankful lights and the cross necklaces. For only $4.99 this is a great resource! I highly recommend this as a great resource for your children's ministry! Well done Group!

Creative Can-do Crafts
Author - Lois Keffer
Publisher - group Publishing
$15.99

    This is an excellent resource to supplement VBS or to utilize for any children's ministry activity. There are crafts that any kids would like - unique and different crafts especially for elementary age kids. These crafts are fun and easy but most importantly include scripture references and "Faith Boosters" that help kids apply the Bible to their lives!

• Favorite Features
  • Scripture verses and "Faith boosters" for application
  • great variety of crafts
  • complete directions
  • lists supplies and provides a "check off"
  • "Pro Pointers" - excellent helpful information
  • tips to make craft time a great time for everyone

    I highly recommend this as a must have resource for your children's ministry! Extremely well done Lois and Group!

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