POVUCC VIRTUAL PRAYGROUND
POVUCC VIRTUAL PRAYGROUND
Welcome to the new POVUCC VIRTUAL PRAYGROUND, a space dedicated to helping kids experience worship through age-appropriate worship materials from the comfort of their homes.
IDEAS FOR THE SUMMER OF 2022
Kids Anti-Racism Curriculum (younger edition) -six lessons for younger kids that address God’s love for diversity, what it means to be a Christian living in a diverse world and the importance of spreading a message of acceptance and hope to all people.
Kids Anti-Racism Curriculum (secondary edition ) - six lessons for older kids thataddress God’s love for diversity, what it means to be a Christian living in a diverse world and the importance of spreading a message of acceptance and hope to all people.
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2022
Nature hunt - Cute idea for an egg hunt, where you find items in God’s Creation (nature) instead of plastic eggs.
Magic Watercolor Art Activity - Use pastels and watercolor to "reveal" Jesus' tomb (very cool!).
SEE IF YOU CAN FIND ALL 27 OF THE EASTER EGGS!!
IDEAS FOR JANUARY 2022
Three Wise Men Coloring Sheet - Three Wise Men Sheet to Color
Three Wise Men Video - Very interesting video about the 3 Wise Men. Highly recommended!
How to Celebrate Epiphany with your Kids - Lots of great ideas for celebrating Epiphany with kids
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr - Story about Martin Luther King Junior that explains who he was and how he worked hard for justice.
Three Kings Cake Recipe - Recipe to make Three Kings Cake with your kids
IDEAS FOR DECEMBER 2021
Advent Color by Number - Practice reading numbers & make a picture
Advent Bible Verse Story Cards - Read one card each day of Advent
Chrismons - An explanation of each symbols with patterns to make your own
Edible Nativity Scene - Make a nativity scene from graham crackers
Advent Theme Coloring Page - Color a beautiful advent wreath
Baby Jesus is Born Video - Watch and learn about the story of Jesus' birth
IDEAS FOR NOVEMBER 2021
Pumpkin Prayer - Poem and wonderful message from Postively Splendid
Advent Wreath - Make your own with this fun crafts
Advent Wreath - No cutting, just rip to make this cute wreath
What is All Saints Day? - Cute video that explains this holiday.
Give Thanks Video - Video reminding us what to thank God for
Thanksgiving Scripture Cards - Super cute cards with Scriptures about being Thankful
2 Minute Fall Devotions for Kids - Help kids learn Bible Verses with these Devotional ideas
Educational Advent Calendar - Great for Kids and Adults! Includes Scriptures.
IDEAS FOR OCTOBER OF 2021
Children's Resources from UCC General Synod 2021 - find videos and activity sheets for kids from the UCC General Synod 2021
All Saints Day Video - All Saints Day explained for kids - great messages!
All Saints Day
Prayer Pail - Have trouble deciding what to pray about? A prayer pail might help
Jesus Loves Me - Cute frame to color for kids
Stories from the Book of Mark - a short video for kids
IDEAS FOR SEPTEMBER OF 2021
Cool Chalk Art Activity - Use chalk art to have kids express their Faith
Gospel of Mark - Overview of the Book of Mark
Compassion Craft - Based on Book of Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Jesus Heals Craft - Based on Book of Mark 5:21-43
Jesus Heals Coloring Page - Based on Book of Mark
IDEAS FOR THE SUMMER OF 2021
Kids Anti-Racism Curriculum (younger edition) -six lessons for younger kids that address God’s love for diversity, what it means to be a Christian living in a diverse world and the importance of spreading a message of acceptance and hope to all people
Kids Anti-Racism Curriculum (secondary edition) - six lessons for older kids thataddress God’s love for diversity, what it means to be a Christian living in a diverse world and the importance of spreading a message of acceptance and hope to all people
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2021
Holy Spirit - Learn about the Holy Spirit from this short video
Pentecost Crafts - Several craft ideas for Pentecost
Pentecost Flame Coloring Page - Great for grown ups too!
Pentecost Video - Pentecost explained with Legos
Mother's Day Crafts - Perfect for Sunday School
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2021
Nature hunt - Cute idea for an egg hunt, where you find items in God’s Creation (nature) instead of plastic eggs
Magic Watercolor Art Activity - Use pastels and watercolor to "reveal" Jesus' tomb (very cool!)
SEE IF YOU CAN FIND ALL 27 OF THE EASTER EGGS!!
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2021
Easter Coloring Pages - Nice collection of Christian Easter coloring pages to download
Easter Activities - Christ centered Easter activities for Kids & Families
Story of Easter - 5 minute video geared for kids that explains Easter
Resurrection Craft - Use this craft to explain the Resurrection to kids
Easter Crafts - Nice collection of Easter crafts for pre-school and early elementary students
Easter Read Aloud - 5 minute read-aloud of a book called "My Little Easter Story"
Resurrection Rolls - Teach kids about the resurrection with this recipe for Resurrection Rolls
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2021
Lentel Pretzel Recipe & Prayer - Recipe to make preztels during Lent
Jesus Loves Me - Cute little video to learn a favorite song
Lent in 60 Seconds Video - Help kids understand the meaning of Lent with this Lego inspired video
Stained Glass Cross - Craft for Lent
Lent Fasting Wheel - A craft that helps you choose something to give up during Lent
Lent Activities for Families - 40 Lent Activities for Families
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2021
Three Wise Men Coloring Sheet - Three Wise Men Sheet to Color
Three Wise Men Video -Very interesting video about the 3 Wise Men. Highly recommended!
How to Celebrate Epiphany with your Kids - Lots of great ideas for celebrating Epiphany with kids
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr - Story about Martin Luther King Junior that explains who he was and how he worked hard for justice.
Three Kings Cake Recipe - Recipe to make Three Kings Cake with your kids
UPCYCLED ADVENT CRAFT IDEAS
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2020
Advent Color by Number - Practice reading numbers & make a picture
Advent Bible Verse Story Cards - Read one card each day of Advent
Chrismons - An explanation of each symbols with patterns to make your own
Edible Nativity Scene - Make a nativity scene from graham crackers
Advent Theme Coloring Page - Color a beautiful advent wreath
Baby Jesus is Born Video - Watch and learn about the story of Jesus' birth
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2020
Pumpkin Prayer - Poem and wonderful message from Postively Splendid
Advent Wreath - Make your own with this fun crafts
Advent Wreath - No cutting, just rip to make this cute wreath
What is All Saints Day? - Cute video that explains this holiday.
Give Thanks Video - Video reminding us what to thank God for
Thanksgiving Scripture Cards - Super cute cards with Scriptures about being Thankful
2 Minute Fall Devotions for Kids - Help kids learn Bible Verses with these Devotional ideas
Educational Advent Calendar - Great for Kids and Adults! Includes Scriptures.
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020
Communion Coloring Sheet - World Communion Coloring Page
What is Communion - Learn about Communion from kids
Communion Baking Activity - Learn to make bread for Communion
Kids in Other Countries - Cool site to learn about kids in other countries
Schools Around the World - Read aloud to introduce kids to schools around the World
Hannah Coloring Sheet - Coloring Sheet for Hannah
Learn About Hannah & Samuei - Short Video about Hannah
Ruth and Naomi Craft - Be reminded of God's Plan for Ruth & Naomi
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2020
Exodus Kids Video - Short video to learn the story of Exodus
Moses Parts Red Sea Craft - Craft helps kids learn the story of Moses Parting Red Sea
Parting Red Sea Crossword - Complete a crossword puzzle about the Red Sea Crossing
Manna Baking Activity - Bake manna with kids and share the story
Seder Dinner - Learn about Passover and the Seder dinner
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2020
Loaves & Fishes minibook - Learn the story while creating your own mini-book
Loaves & Fishes craft - Craft to help you remember the story of Feeding 5000
Jesus Feeds 5000 - 3 minute video telling this amazing story
Miracles of Jesus - Learn about the miracles that Jesus performed
Walk on Water Crossword - Learn the story by completing crossword
Walk on Water Crossword II - Test your knowledge of this important story
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2020
Fruit of the Spirit Rocks - Fun Craft painting rocks with positive messages
Parable of the Sower - Simple animation with a message for all
Parable of the Sower Activities - Plenty of ideas related to the Parable of the Sower
Happy in Our Skin Read-Aloud - Beautiful read-aloud celebrating our uniqueness
Coloring Pages and Words of Comfort - Reminder that God is With You
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2020
Prayer Cards for Social Justice - Prayer cards to help kids to pray for social justice
Fruit of the Spirit Folding Craft Sticks - Fun craft listing Fruits of the Spirit
Free Coloring Pages - Coloring pages from Illustrated Ministry to soothe your Soul
Father's Day Color Page - Fathers Are a Blessing coloring page
Another Father's Day Coloring Page - Thank you for Daddy coloring page
IDEAS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020
Ideas to Celebrate Pentecost - Activities from the Messy Church to help kids learn about Pentecost
Pentecost Coloring Page - Wonderful coloring page for kids and adults too!
Pentecost Spinner - fun activity that makes a "flame" (the holy spirit) appear above a disciples head
Learn about Pentecost - watch a short video from ShareFaithKids.com
Light a candle - light a virtual candle and reflect on what you are grateful for
Pentecost Children's Bulletin - Faith Formation Freebie from Illustrated Ministry full of fun, educational activities