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.
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History and Thanksgiving Traditions
Articles:
- How to Explain the Real Meaning and History of Thanksgiving to Kids
- Our National Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving History
- Thanksgiving History - The Thanksgiving Proclamation & the Day
- 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:
- Holidays and the Church
- Prepare for the Holidays: A Time to Reach Out to Others
- Prepare for the Holidays: Dealing with the Effects
Devotional Thoughts on Thankfulness
Articles:
Children & Youth
Youth Ministry Ideas and Resources for Teaching Teens at Thanksgiving
- Variety of Bible Lesson Resources for Teens for Thanksgiving
- Youth Group Thanksgiving Ideas on Gratitude
Children's Ministry Ideas and Resources for Teaching Children at Thanksgiving
Activities, Games:
- 5 Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
- 5 Ways to Help Kids Express Gratitude
- Blessings Bingo Game
- Color Your Own I Am Thankful for Wheels
- Coloring Pages for Kids
- Get Behind the Easel Thanksgiving Verses
- Give Thanks Coloring Page - 1
- Give Thanks Coloring Page - 2
- Count Your Blessings Tree Game
- Gratitude Pick-Up Sticks
- Thankful Toss - A Game about Remembering to be Thankful
- Thanksgiving Bingo
Lesson Ideas:
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
Crafts:
Church Supplies
Bookmarks
- Give Thanks Thanksgiving Bookmarks - pack of 100
- Give Thanks to the Lord Bookmark & Pen Set - 12 sets
- Give Thanks Unto the Lord Bookmarks - pack of 25
- Happy Thanksgiving Give Thanks Bookmarks - pack of 100
Church Bulletins for Thanksgiving
Church Offering Envelopes for Thanksgiving
Letterhead for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Resources
Bulletin Boards
Decorations:
- Faith Thankful Tree Door Decoration Set
- Give Thanks Fall Sidewalk Signs
- Pumpkin Cutouts
- Thanksgiving Trimorama (kit of 23)
Devotionals, Sermons, Teaching Ideas on Thankfulness
Bible Lessons about Gratitude:
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 or MP3 by Craig Duncan
- We Give Thanks: 15 Thanksgiving Hymns on Piano CD or MP3 by Christopher Phillips
Other Ideas and Resources on Giving Thanks
Misc Resources:
If you're looking for Bible Lessons for children, youth, or adults, go to: Use Thanksgiving to Cultivate Hearts of Gratitude All Year
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.