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Thanksgiving Ideas

​Sometimes thanksgiving day just slides by in the hubbub of Christmas. Oh, we fix the turkey and gather with our family. Usually the TV is blaring with all the games. It's a good family time. All those things are wonderful . . . but let's not forget what the day is for. To give thanks. To take a special time to remember what God has done for us. How much He loves us. And how our blessings abound.

Here are links to some sites where you can find some great Thanksgiving thoughts . . . maybe even a tradition to start this year in your family.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
​1 Chronicles 16:34
​"10 Thanksgiving Ideas for Christian Families." Article by Mary Fairchild.​

Bible Games Central. Thanksgiving games and activities. "These Thanksgiving games and activities will not only keep your guests entertained, they can also help everyone get to know each other a little better." Free printables included.

Bible Study Tools. Thanksgiving Prayers and Blessings of Gratitude.

Building Faith. Thanksgiving activities for church and families. Celebrating Thanksgiving as Christians.
Christian Party Favors.  Christian Thanksgiving ideas. Great selection of products to purchase. Give thanks activities and crafts. Thanksgiving Bible lesson for kids. Printable. Religious Thanksgiving crafts. Christian fall crafts. DIY Thanksgiving prayer journals. More activities and games.

Christianity.com. "Thanksgiving Prayers and Blessings for Your Family Meal." "
May these prayers for Thanksgiving enrich your life as you turn your focus to God's many promises and blessings. Giving thanks through prayer has the power to turn anxiety into peace, sadness into joy, and grief into comfort."

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Church Communications. "Activities and games can be a great way for your family, ministry, and church team to put the focus back on giving thanks this holiday season!" Here are some to use at home or at church.
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CreativeBibleStudy.com. Christian Thanksgiving ideas. Thanksgiving Bible lessons for children. Thanksgiving coloring sheets. Christian Thanksgiving crafts.  Thanksgiving games. Christian Thanksgiving youth lessons and ideas. Scripture mystery dinner. I think you'll love exploring these ideas! Also more Thanksgiving games.

Crosswalk.com. "Make the First Thanksgiving Real to Your Children." So many stories about our history have been distorted or all but forgotten. This article reveals what the first Thanksgiving was really like and suggests ways to make the story real to your children. Also on Crosswalk: "9 Fun Ideas for Kids at Thanksgiving."

CRU. "When You Don't Know What to Do for Thanksgiving. . . . Thanksgiving can easily get lost in the flurry of family, food and football. Here are some ideas for infusing thanks into your Thanksgiving festivities." Learn about Thankful Kernels, Feathers of Thanks, Thanksgiving notebook, Thanksgiving placemats, Blessings Jar, and Hardtack.






​Family Faith Builders
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Ten Thanksgiving activities for kids. Includes Gobble Up Gratitude, Thanksgiving Menu for Kids, Bible Verse Turkey Hunt, The Gratitude Alphabet, Thanksgiving Coloring Page (download and print), Thanksgiving Scripture Place Cards,  Thanksgiving Scattergories (download free printable), Paper Roll Turkey Craft . . . and more.
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Focus on the Family.  Here is their list of Thanksgiving ideas, but follow the link to their site to learn the details. Wonderful Thanksgiving activities for families: 
  • Make links of thankfulness
  •  Donate clothes and toys to charity
  • Create memory leaves
  • Community service projects
  • Thankful placemats
  • Truth hand turkeys
Also from Focus on the Family: Thanksgiving traditions you may want to begin with your family.
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Lifeway.  Fresh Ideas for Your Church Thanksgiving Celebrations. Learn about three ways to begin a new Thanksgiving tradition.

Ministry-to-Children.com. "Thanksgiving Devotional for Families."

Playlister. Thanksgiving Day devotions and activities: Recreate the Story, Celebrate with Song, Get Stuck in a Book, Chain Reactions, Count Your Blessings, Decorate the Table, Bible-Related Games, Share the Light of God.


​Purposeful Mom. "How to Make Thanksgiving More Christ-Centered" (Simple Ideas for Families) Seven Christ-centered Thanksgiving traditions for families by serving others and being grateful.

Tithe.ly. "Practicing Gratitude: 8 Ideas for a Thanksgiving Church Service."

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