God commands children to honour their mothers.  This means Mums are to be highly respected and greatly esteemed. 

‘Honour your father and your mother.’ (Exodus 20:12)

‘Honour your father and mother (this is the first commandment with a promise) that it will go well with you that that you may live long in the land.’  (Ephesians 6:1-3)

Mothering is a difficult job, and mistakes will be made.  But as a Kid’s Church leader, you are perfectly placed to teach children why we should prize and honour mothers.  Here are three Bible Lessons to choose from…

Mum on a Mission

The story of the ‘Widows Oil’ told by the two boys who were going to be slaves to pay off their father’s debt.  Their Mum went on a mission to save them by visiting the prophet Elisha and by putting her faith in God.  Their Mum’s mission had miraculous results!

There’s a Breakfast in Bed Relay game to collect the words of the Memory Verse and a game of ‘Mother Says’.  For craft, make Mum a beautiful teapot card with a teabag she can use to enjoy a relaxing cuppa. 

Visit:  https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Mum-on-a-Mission-5.pdf

Mum has a Plan

The story of ‘Moses in the Bulrushes’.  All Mums are full of plans.  A plan to get jobs done, a plan for holidays and a plan for presents.  The biggest plans Mums make are for their kids!  Jochebed had a very important plan.  A plan to save her baby son, Moses. 

Use a skipping rope to make a river for children to cross to retrieve words of the Memory Verse.  At game time, have a Wheelbarrow Race and for craft, make Mum a beautiful Paper Cup Basket to hold something yummy.  You might like to try the outdoor weaving activity, too.

Visit: https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Mum-Has-a-Plan.pdf

A Mum Makes Room for a Miracle

The story of ‘A Son for a Barren Woman’.  A woman makes room for the prophet Elisha, and by making room for the man of God, she makes room for a miracle in her life.  Mums make room for God in their children’s lives, too.  When they say grace, pray with them and take them to Kid’s Church.  And a Mum knows the biggest miracle of all in when their child makes room in their heart for Jesus!

A ‘crazy’ Mum visits Kid’s Church to put the children in the right order to work out the Memory Verse.  There’s a game of Object Freeze Tag to play, and a Mother’s Day card to make.

Visit: https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/A-Mum-Makes-Room.pdf

NEW RELEASE!

I’ve just finished writing a new Mother’s Day Bible lesson: Ask Jesus for Help!

It’s the story of Jesus at the Wedding in Cana. When Mary heard of a problem, where did she go for help? She went straight to Jesus! Mums (and Dads) want us to learn to go to Jesus about everything…the big things and the small. Whatever concerns you, concerns Him.

The Memory Verse game (Philippians 4:6-7) is a ping-pong ball in a cup challenge. Play games that use hoops and rings. You’ll find directions for a game of Hula Hoop Flip. We honour our sweet Mums with a cupcake icing activity and a cupcake card to create at Craft time.

You’ll find this new lesson here: https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ask-Jesus-for-Help.pdf

And Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mums and Grandmothers! God bless you and all you do.