Little People Big Word was started in November 2009. It is a collection of lectionary based children’s sermons. Everyone is welcome to use these sermons free of charge. Each sermon is designed to help children learn a little more about God’s Word by combining objects and/or child friendly references with short lessons.
The children’s sermons follow the Revised Common Lectionary. Each week, a sermon is posted that corresponds to one of the four lectionary passages for the appointed Sunday.
The goal of this blog is to help pastors and those who work with children in the church to deliver theologically sound, Biblically-based, enthusiastic children’s sermons each Sunday.
Danyelle Ditmer is the creator and author of Little People Big Word. She is an Elder in the Indiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and serves as the Pastor of Children and Family Ministries at North UMC in Indianapolis, IN. She is married to Josh Ditmer who serves as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship at Fishers UMC in Fishers, IN. They have a one year old son.
* In 2011, LittlePeopleBigWord.com made the Top 100 Children’s Ministry Blogs!
I appreciate your work…making time with children during worship is not easy. Too often, it is time for the children to look cute, which is a disservice to both the children and worship. You’ve done a good job making the time accessible and sincere, honoring the children’s ability to learn and participate in worship. Thanks for sharing your time and talent…
Dear Danyelle,
Thank you for your work on this blog. I love your “theologically sound, Biblically-based” sermons. I have to do a lot of research for my children’s sermons — my theologian husband wouldn’t have it otherwise. Bless you. And prayers for a healthy baby!
In Christ,
Sandra
This blog is such a great resource for the “lay folk” of the church. Our youth pastor typically presents Children’s Moment throughout the school year, but parents, sunday school teachers, etc. are asked to present during the summer months. I’ve done this many times in the past and occasionally struggle with a basic concept/theme. I hope you continue to post throughout the year and keep an archive as a resource. I will be back many times in the future. Thank you!!
I just want to echo the comments in the Feb. 17, 2011 post; this blog has been an enormous help to the “lay folk” in our Lutheran church. Giving sunday school teachers a concept/theme that follows alow with the lectionary. Keep ‘em coming!
Just want to echo the earlier comment about how helpful this blog is to lay folk. I use it in our Lutheran church to find a concept/theme that helps kids understand the lessons in the lectionary. Keep the ideas coming!