Thanksgiving Ministry Resources
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever." (Ps. 118:1) -- At Thanksgiving, and always, let's make sure we direct our thanks to the Lord. These resources can help you do that.
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History and Thanksgiving Traditions
Articles:
- All About Thanksgiving
- How to Explain the Real Meaning and History of Thanksgiving to Kids
- Our National Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Around the World
- Thanksgiving History
- Thanksgiving History - The Thanksgiving Proclamation & the Day
- The Thanksgiving Story
- What is Thanksgiving?
- What is the origin of America's annual Thanksgiving Day?
- What should be the focus of Christians on Thanksgiving?
Books:
Church Life and the Thanksgiving Holiday Season
Articles:
Children & Youth
Children's Ministry Ideas and Resources for Teaching Children at Thanksgiving
Articles:
- 3 Bible Stories That Teach Kids About Thankfulness
- 5 Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
- 5 Ways to Help Kids Express Gratitude
Books:
- Celebrating Thanksgiving: Giving Thanks - for 3-6 yr. olds by Creative Teaching Press
- My Thanksgiving Prayer by Crystal Bowman
- P Is for Pumpkin: God's Harvest Alphabet by Kathy-jo Wargin
- Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving by Eric Metaxas
- The Holidays with Scripture by Dorla Schlitt
- The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs
- What Is Thanksgiving? by Michelle Medlock Adams
Lesson Ideas:
- 5 Kernels and the Meaning of Thanksgiving
- Cornucopia of Thanks
- Preschool Thanksgiving Lesson: Jesus and the Ten Lepers
- Thanksgiving Devotion for Kids: Thank-full
- Thanksgiving Lesson for Children’s Church (Psalm 100:4-5)
Other Ideas:
- 5 crafts for teaching kids thankfulness (with Bible verses!)
- Free Thanksgiving Coloring Pages for Kids
- Game: Thanksgiving Bingo
- Thankful Toss - A Game about Remembering to be Thankful
- Thanks-Filled Activities
- Thanksgiving: Beyond the Turkey
Resources:
Youth Ministry Ideas and Resources for Teaching Teens at Thanksgiving
Church Supplies
Bookmarks
- Give Thanks Thanksgiving - pack of 100
- Thanksgiving Bookmarks Pack - pack of 36
Church Bulletins for Thanksgiving
- Give Thanks (Colossians 2:6-7) Bulletins - pack of 100
- Giving Thanks (Psalm 100:4) Bulletins - pack of 100
- In Everything Give Thanks Bulletins - pack of 100
- More Thanksgiving Bulletins
Church Offering Envelopes for Thanksgiving
- Give Thanks to the Lord (Psalm 136:1, CEB) Offering Envelopes - pack of 100
- More Thanksgiving Offering Envelopes
Letterhead for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Resources
Devotionals, Sermons, Teaching Ideas on Thankfulness
Articles:
- A Thanksgiving Acrostic
- Beyond the Turkey
- Five Kernels
- Showing Thanks, Not Just Saying Thank You
- Thanksgiving: A Study in the Scriptures
- "Thanksgiving" in the Bible
- Thanksgiving Is ...
- Three Bible Stories That Teach Kids About Thankfulness passages could form the basis of lessons for any age
- What Are You Thankful For?
Books:
- A Collection of Thanksgiving Blessings: Inspiration and Encouragement for a Season of Gratitude
- Thanksgiving Program Builders
- The Empty Chair: A Thanksgiving Play for Youth
Music for Thanksgiving Program / Service Ideas & Resource
Books:
CDs, Download, Midi:
- We Gather Together: 14 Thanksgiving Hymns CD by Craig Duncan
- We Give Thanks: 15 Thanksgiving Hymns on Piano CD by Christopher Phillips
Other Ideas and Resources on Giving Thanks
Articles:
Decorations:
Misc Resources:
- 31 Reasons Why Believers Should Give Thanks Bulletin Inserts
- Thanksgiving Cards at DaySpring
- Thanksgiving E-Cards at DaySpring
- Thanksgiving Games & Activities
Tracts for Outreach:
- A Prayer of Thanksgiving Tract - pack of 25
- Give Thanks! Tracts - pack of 25
- Let's Be Thankful, Tracts - pack of 25
- Who Deserves Your First Thank You? Tracts - pack of 25
May God be acknowledged as the Source of all we have. Use these Thanksgiving resources to express thanks this holiday season and remember that God looks for an attitude of gratitude all year long.