Children's Online Content
If we were able to worship in person, all children ages 3 and up would attend Godly Play. Godly Play is a Montessori based play which explains bible stories in an age appropriate and fun way using figurines, textures and materials, then an art project.
As this is not possible during the pandemic, we have weekly lessons based on the Arch Book Children's Series. Here is this week's material as well as some from the past few weeks.
We look forward to meeting in person again when it is safe to do so. Blessings of health, happiness, love, and peace to you all.
Online content for Ash Wednesday
February 17th, 2021
Godly Play Story: From Adam to Easter
Today starts Lent. On this Ash Wednesday, we would like to share the story From Adam to Easter from the Arch Book Children’s Series. It was written by Eric Bohnet and Illustrated by Michelle Dorenkamp. For activities and ideas for discussion, please visit the Sermons4kids link here.
Previous weeks are on our Children's Content YouTube Channel
Online content for Sunday, February 7th, 2021
Children's Story: The Twelve Ordinary Men
This week's story is The Twelve Ordinary Men from the Arch Book Children’s Series. It was written by
Kelly Skipworth and Illustrated by
Chris Wold Dyrud. For activities and ideas for discussion please visit the Sermons4kids link here.
The Video of the Story being read by our Director of Children’s Ministries, Jenn De Shaw, can be found on our Children’s Ministries YouTube channel here.
Previous weeks are on our Children's Content YouTube Channel
Content from previous weeks plus bonus activity sheets:
Online content for Sunday, January 31st, 2021
Children's Story: Jonah and the Very Big Fish
This week's story is Jonah and the Very Big Fish from the Arch Book Children’s Series. It was written by Sarah Fletcher and Illustrated by Chad Frye. For activities and ideas for discussion please visit the Sermons4kids link: https://sermons4kids.com/jonah_runs_from_god.htm
The Video of the Story being read by our Director of Children’s Ministries, Jenn De Shaw, can be found on our Children’s Ministries YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/wpz9oM4XZgI
Previous weeks are on our Children's Content YouTube Channel
Online content for Sunday, January 10th, 2021
Children's Story: My Happy Birthday Book
This week's story is Where did the World come from from the Arch Book Children’s Series. It was written and illustrated by Karyn E. Lukasek. For activities and ideas for discussion please visit the Sermons4kids here.
The Video of the Story being read by our Director of Children’s Ministries, Jenn De Shaw, can be found on our Children’s Ministries YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/xsi_rCYPW94
Previous weeks are on our Children's Content YouTube Channel
Online content for Sunday, January 3rd 2021
The video of the story being read can also be found on our Children’s Ministries YouTube Channel here.
Previous weeks are on our Children's Content YouTube Channel
Children's Story: My Happy Birthday Book
This week's story is My Happy Birthday Book from the Arch Book Children’s Series. It was written by Gloria A. Truitt and illustrated by Chris Sharp.
Unlike in past weeks there is not a Sermons4Kids link. Take this time to talk to your child about who and what they are thankful for as we head into the new calendar year.
Video of the Story being read by our Director of Children’s Ministries, Jenn De Shaw, can be found on our Children’s Ministries YouTube channel here.
Online content for Friday, December 25th, 2020
Christmas Day
Children's Story: Baby Jesus is Born
Merry Christmas! Today's story is Baby Jesus is Born from the Arch Book Children’s Series. It was written by Gloria A. Truitt and Illustrated by Kathy Mitter. For activities and ideas for discussion please visit the Sermons4kids website.
The Video of the Story being read by our Director of Children’s Ministries, Jenn De Shaw, can be found on our Children’s Ministries YouTube channel here.
The video of the story being read can also be found on our Children’s Ministries YouTube Channel here.
Previous weeks are on our Children's Content YouTube Channel
Video of story from this week
Downloadable coloring sheet from Sermons4Kids
Downloadable activity sheet from Sermons4Kids
Downloadable coloring sheet from Sermons4Kids
Online content for Thursday, December 24th, 2020
Christmas Eve
Here is the 15 minute video about Advent produced by The Godly Play Foundation.
~ Jenn De Shaw, Director of Children’s Ministries
Previous weeks are on our Children's Content YouTube Channel
Children's Story: Advent by The Godly Play Foundation
Happy Christmas Eve! I don’t know about the children, but I miss the joy and wonder that comes with Godly Play. For Christmas Eve I thought I would share a link to the Godly Play Foundation’s telling of the Godly Play Advent Story.
Since I am teaching in person myself and for the added safety of the preschoolers present in our St John's building, I sadly felt it was more responsible to share it this way instead of heading in and recording it myself in the Godly play space. I hope you enjoy, and I hope you all have a very merry Christmas!
Children's Story: The Christmas Promise
This week's story is The Christmas Promise based on Luke Chapter 2 from the Arch Book Children's Book Series. It was written by Eric Bohnet and Illustrated by Ilene Richard. For activities and ideas for discussion please visit the Sermons4kids website.
The Video of the Story being read by our Director of Children’s Ministries, Jenn De Shaw, can be found on our Children’s Ministries YouTube channel here.
Video of story from last week
Downloadable activity sheets from Sermons4Kids
Downloadable activity sheet from Sermons4Kids
Online content for any time of year
Downloadable coloring sheet from Sermons4Kids
Downloadable coloring sheet from Sermons4Kids