PLUG-IN MISSIONS DISCIPLESHIP
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There's always time to share the missions story, and Plug-In Missions Ed makes it easy. Kentucky WMU children's programming leaders are compiling, writing, and editing interesting and fun 30-minute lessons that can be "plugged in" to just about any children's ministry setting: Sunday school, opening assembly, Awana, children's church, backyard Bible clubs and more. There's never a wrong time to share the story of how God uses His people to share the love of Christ with the world! Get started this week, and if you have questions, don't hesitate to contact Stacy Nall, KWMU preschool/children's consultant.
This web page contains links to suggested lessons by month. Some lessons are suggested at a particular time to correspond to SBC missions emphases, but all lessons may be used at any time of the year. |
Week of Prayer and Missions Offering Studies
State Missions & the Eliza Broadus Offering
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September is the time that Kentucky Baptists focus on State Missions and the Eliza Broadus Offering. There are several ways to help your children/adults learn about to about missions needs around the Commonwealth and how the Eliza Broadus Offering is used.
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International Missions & the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
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December is the time that Southern Baptists focus on International Missions and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. There are several ways to help your children/adults learn about to about missions needs around the world and how the Lottie Moon Offering is used.
Resources from the National WMU and the IMB Use the International Mission Study for Children (available from www.wmustore.com) or resources from the International Mission Board (www.imb.org) Lottie Moon Activity Page Lottie Moon was known as “The Cookie Lady” and she used cookies to share the gospel. Download this coloring sheet and bake cookies with your children. |
Missions in North America & the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
March/April is the time that Southern Baptists focus on North American Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. There are several ways to help your children/adults learn about to about missions needs around North America and how the Annie Armstrong Offering is used.
North American Mission Study - Studies for all ages available: anniearmstrong.com/resources
NAMB Children's Missions Education
Order or download the North American Mission Board Activity Book for Children
Then choose from among the "Send City" supplemental lessons which may be downloaded and used with the activity booklet.
North American Mission Study - Studies for all ages available: anniearmstrong.com/resources
NAMB Children's Missions Education
Order or download the North American Mission Board Activity Book for Children
Then choose from among the "Send City" supplemental lessons which may be downloaded and used with the activity booklet.
Hunger Relief
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October is traditionally a time for Baptists in Kentucky, and across the country, to focus on the global issue of hunger.
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Lessons to start the year
- IMB Affinity Group: The Americas
- Homelessness
- Mission Project: Snack Bags for the Homeless
- Stewardship
Topical Lessons
Cooperative Program at Work
- Clean Water - Learn how WMU and Baptist Global Response help to provide clean water for missions.
- Church Planting - The Cooperative Program is vital to church planting. This e4 unit from WMU includes 4 weeks of lessons about church planting and the work of church planters to start new churches. Includes a mission project idea.
- Mission Project: Birthday Party at a Nursing Home. Engage children in community ministry by hosting a birthday party at a local nursing home.
Christianity and Sharing Christ Around the World
- Christianity - What Christians Believe - In order for Christians to share the gospel with others, it is important that we know what we believe. This lesson explores basic Christian beliefs with children.
- Sharing Christ with People from South Asia - Learn about people from South Asia and how missionaries share the gospel.
- Sharing Christ with People from North Africa and the Middle East (NAME) - Learn about what many people from NAME countries believe and how missionaries share Christ.
- Sharing Christ with People from East Asia - Through a skit, meet three people from East Asia representing Korea, Japan, and China. Count to 10 in each language and learn ways that missionaries share the gospel.
Christmas in August and Sharing About Jesus
- Christmas in August - Children will learn the importance of supporting missionaries and start work to collect items for a selected missionary in North America. (See Week 4 Plan for a Gift Packing Party)
- Telling My Friends About Jesus Using Jelly Beans - Children will learn how to share the plan of salvation with their friends using jelly beans.
- Sharing Jesus with European Peoples - Discover ways that missionaries in Europe share the gospel and learn about the culture of France.
- Christmas in August Gift Packing Party - Children will discuss what they have learned about Christmas in August and prepare the items they have collected for shipment to the selected missionary in North America.
Ministry in my Community and Around the World
- Evangelistic Black Party - Learn about block parties and how they are used to shared the gospel.
- Plan a Block Party - Involve children in planning a block party for your community.
- Sharing Christ with People Who are Deaf - Learn about ministry with the Deaf around the world and how you can communicate with those who are Deaf.
- Sharing Christ with People from Central Asia - Learn about the countries that make up Central Asia and how missionaries share the gospel.
Missions in My Association and Beyond
- Southeast Asian Peoples - Learn what countries comprise Southeast Asia and the challenges of sharing the gospel in this part of the world. Determine if there are people from Southeast Asia in your association and pray for them.
- Missions in Our Baptist Association - Learn about your Baptist Association and how churches work together in your area. Use this lesson as part of Associational Emphasis Week (observed by the Southern Baptist Convention annually beginning on the 3rd Sunday of May).
- Missions Project: Poverty (Birthday in a Bag) - Engage children in ministry to people in your community/association by preparing a birthday celebration bag for children in poverty whose family may not be able to afford a birthday cake and decorations.
Showing Care and Concern
- Helping Those with PTSD
- Mission Project to Those Serving in the Military - Choose a local community ministry that cares for people in need (food, clothing, shelter, etc.). Tell the children about this ministry or invite a guest speaker to talk with the children. Make cards for people who come to the ministry.
Showing Love Through Missions