Valentine’s Day Church Ideas for Kids: Focus on Jesus

Valentine’s Day church ideas for kids
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Valentine’s Day Ideas for Children’s Church (cont.)

10. God’s Love Never Ends

Next up: Use a paper chain to show how God’s love goes on and on (Psalm 136:1).

11. Thank-You Cards for Helpers

Kids create valentines cards for pastors, kidmin volunteers, custodians, and teachers.

12. Love Your Neighbor Map

Show kids a simple map of their neighborhood or city. Then pray together for people who live nearby.

13. Fruit of the Spirit Valentine

Teach how love is the first fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). Then connect love to the other fruits, such as kindness and joy.

14. Jesus’ Love Story Time

Read a children’s book about God’s love. Or share a simple gospel story about Jesus loving others.

15. Valentine’s Day Worship Time

Sing worship songs about God’s love. Close by thanking God together in prayer.

16. Love Verse Coloring Pages

Provide printable coloring sheets with Bible verses such as Psalm 136:26.

17. Family Love Challenge

Send home a simple challenge card encouraging families to show love together during the week.

18. God Loves Me Reminder

Give each child a small heart token or bookmark to take home. Include a Scripture reminder of God’s love.

Children’s Ministry & Valentine’s Day

In children’s church and Sunday school, take a Christ-centered approach to Valentine’s Day. Teach children that Jesus loves them no matter what. This foundation will shape their faith for life.

Every heart craft, Bible verse, and kind act points kids to a Savior whose love is greater than any holiday. So as you plan Valentine’s Day church ideas for kids, remember: The greatest message is that Jesus loves us…always.

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Stephanie Martin
Stephanie Martin, a freelance writer and editor in Denver, has spent her entire 30-year journalism career in Christian publishing. She loves the Word and words, is a binge reader and grammar nut, and is fanatic (as her family can attest) about Jeopardy! and pro football.

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