Valentine's Day Ministry Resources
On Valentine's Day we express love to those we care about. God's love goes way beyond a token expression of love. Use this holiday as a reminder to show His love to others every day.
Check out the Holiday Reflections Discipleship Guides to reflect on that love. Valentine's Day is one of 14 different holidays included in this resource. It's a reproducible resource so you can use it personally or with a group.
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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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 - Youth
Resources & Ideas for Youth Ministry at Valentine's Day
Articles:
- Game Idea: Valentine's Day Famous Couples
- Valentine's Day Tips for People Who Minister to Preteens & Teens
- Youth Group Ideas Celebrate God’s Love
Bible Lessons
Resources & Ideas for Children's Ministry at Valentine's Day
Articles:
- Let's Talk about Love
- Story of St. Valentine: Share the Holiday’s History With Children
- Valentine's Day Tips for People Who Minister to Preteens & Teens
Bible Lessons
Books:
- Let's Show God's Love on Valentine's Day by Greg Holder
- Celebrate 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: Heart of Worship Valentine’s Day Craft
- Idea: "I love you because..." (A Simple Valentine's Day Craft)
- Idea: John 3:16 Valentine Verse (Kids Valentine Craft & Scripture Lesson)
- Idea: Wrapped in His Love Craft
- Kits: Craft Kits for Valentine's Day with a Christian Theme
- Resource: Heart Foam Shapes
- Resource: Valentine Stickers
- Resource: Wooden Hearts (pack of 12)
DVDs:
Misc. Resources:
- Bulletin Board Set: John 3:16 So Loved
- Bulletin Board Set: God's Love Warms Our Hearts
- Classroom Door Decorating Kit: Bee-lieve in God's Love
- Bulletin Board Ideas for Valentine's Day
- Novelty Gifts
- Poster Set: God's Love
- Printables: Free Christian Valentine's Day Cards
Tracts:
Gifts
Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day
Resources
Bible Lessons
Church Bulletins about Love for Valentine's Day
Devotional Thoughts
- 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 . . .
Other Valentine's Day Ideas and Resources
Articles:
Decorations:
Misc. Resources:
Tracts:
- Somebody Loves You Gospel Tracts (pack of 100)
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.