If you need new children’s messages for the new year, keep reading! These 11 quick children’s messages for elementary kids work for any time of year.
Try any or all of these 11 faith-forward experiences. The messages encourage students to enjoy the new life Jesus gives.
11 Children’s Messages for a New Year
1. Stay Away, Sin!
First, use this children’s message to help kids learn to “flee sin.” It’s based on James 4:7-8. Kids do a fun experiment with paper and soap in a cup of water.
2. From the Heart
Next, use this message with ages 6 to 9. It’s based on Romans 8:38-39. Kids make a twisty heart to learn about God’s love.
3. New From Old
Teach kids ages 8 to 12 how God changes us when we believe in Jesus. With a trash scavenger hunt, kids learn that they are new creations.
4. See It and Believe It
With this “impossible” experiment, kids ages 8 to 12 learn about faith.
5. Faith Like a Seed
Young kids, 3 to 6, will enjoy learning about the mustard seed parable with this fun craft.
6. Washed Clean
Early elementary-aged kids will love this song and quick craft centered around 1 John 1:7-9.
