Valentine's Day Ministry Resources
This Valentine's Day let's express the love of God to one another. Click on a tab below to learn about Valentine's Day or to find a list of resources for children, gift ideas, lesson ideas, or other resources geared to this holiday.
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About
History, Symbols, & Traditions of Valentine's Day
Articles:
- History of Valentine's Day
- Then Again, Maybe Don't Be My Valentine - Does Saint Valentine's Day have its origins in Christian tradition?
- Valentine's Day Around the World and Early Valentine Customs
- Valentine's Day History: Who Is St. Valentine? - How Did St. Valentine's Day Begin?
- Valentine's Day Symbols
- What is the origin of Valentine's Day and should Christians celebrate it?
Books:
Children
Resources & Ideas for Children's Ministry at Valentine's Day
Articles:
Books:
- Let's Show God's Love on Valentine's Day by Greg Holder
- The Holidays with Scripture by Dorla Schlitt
- The Story of Valentine's Day by Nancy Skarmeas
Crafts Resources:
- Idea: 1 Corinthians 13 "Love Is" Banner & Valentines Craft
- Idea: 3-D Hearts to Show God's Multi-Dimensional Love
- Idea: Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Crafts
- Idea: "I love you because..." (A Simple Valentine's Day Craft)
- Idea: John 3:16 Valentine Verse (Kids Valentine Craft & Scripture Lesson)
- Resource: Heart Foam Shapes
- Resource: Valentine Stickers
- Resource: Wooden Hearts (pack of 12)
DVDs:
Lesson & Activities Ideas:
- 7 Great Big Valentine’s Day Bible Activities
- Valentine's Activities for Kids Church
- Preschool Sunday School Lesson: Valentine's Day
- Preschool Sunday School Lesson: Valentine's Day
- Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Valentine’s Day
- Elementary Valentine’s Day Bible Lesson: Love Is a Fruit of the Spirit
Tracts:
- God Loves You! Tracts (pack of 25)
- Most Of All Jesus Loves You! Tracts (pack of 25)
Gifts
Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day
Lessons
Devotional, Sermon, Teaching Ideas for Valentine's Day
Articles:
- God is Love
- Truths for Teaching About God's Love
- Reminders for Teaching About God's Love
- The Color of Love
- Does the Bible Really Say All That About Romance? - The Bible pictures God as a passionate, pursuant, and perfect lover.
- Love in the Bible
- Valentine's Day Is . . . But God's Love Is . . .
- Ideas for Youth Lessons: Why Wait For Sex?
Resources
Church Bulletins about Love for Valentine's Day
- Beloved Let us Love One Another (I John 4:7) Bulletins
- God is Love (1 John 4:16, NIV) Bulletins
- More Bulletins About Love
Other Valentine's Day Ideas and Resources
Articles:
Decorations:
Misc. Resources:
- Cards for Valentine's Day at DaySpring
- DVD: The First Valentine
- Game Idea: Valentine's Day Famous Couples
Tracts:
- Love Is ... Tracts (pack of 25)
- Love: Looking For The Real Thing? Tracts (pack of 25)
- Love Worth Finding Tracts (pack of 25)
- You're Special Tracts - Pack of 25
May you know and rely on God's love and pass it on to others. These Valentine's Day resources focus on one special day but God's love never ends.