Water Mission Kids
Thank you for your interest in sharing about the global water crisis. By raising awareness, you are partnering with us to transform lives around the world through safe water and the Living Water message of Jesus Christ.
Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.
Jesus set the ultimate example of service. These activities and resources will help children learn how they can be the hands and feet of Jesus to impact people in need of safe and Living Water, meeting physical and spiritual needs worldwide.
These Water Mission Kids resources include various activities to help children learn about the global water crisis and how they can make a difference. The following sections include optional daily supplemental materials, a customizable PowerPoint presentation, engaging videos, and hands-on activities designed to bring these lessons to life. Created for children in grades K-5, we hope you find these materials both valuable and easy to use.
Educational
Vacation Bible School
Dive into engaging resources that inspire learning and exploration. The suggested Daily Guide and PowerPoint provide structured tools to equip leaders in creating meaningful and impactful lessons for children of all ages.
Kids Ministry Materials
Dive into engaging resources that inspire learning and exploration. The suggested Weekly and Daily Guide and PowerPoint provide structured tools to equip leaders in creating meaningful and impactful lessons for children of all ages any time of year.
Videos and Stories
This resource section is designed to provide engaging video and story content. The videos, which focus on the transformative impact of safe water and hope around the world, can be shown daily to captivate children with inspiring real-life examples. At the end of the week, a bonus video can be shared with parents to extend the message. Additionally, the featured stories offer a deeper look into individual lives and communities, showcasing how access to safe water leads to lasting change.
Water Builds Life
Water Builds® Hope
Living Water
Through the Eyes of a Child
Water Builds® Transformation
Amidu's Story
Lucy's Journey
Mwamini's Story
Gladys' Story
Recommended Reading
These additional recommended readings bring to life powerful stories of resilience and the transformative impact of clean water.
Activities
Engage children with hands-on activities that bring global water challenges to life. These interactive experiences, like simulating a Walk for Water or exploring the journey of refugees, help kids understand the daily struggles faced by millions around the world. By participating, children gain empathy and a deeper appreciation for the importance of safe water while discovering how they can make a difference.
Simulate a Walk for Water
Fill a 5-gallon jerrycan or other container with water. Have kids take turns picking it up and carrying it throughout the week. Discuss how 5 gallons of water is the average amount an African family/household uses in a day (compared to 300 gallons for an American family), and often, women and children walk an average of 3 miles per day to collect water that is dirty and can make them sick. Ask questions to demonstrate retention and award small prizes.
Interactive Refugee Experience
Lead the older children through the Refugee Experience to explore the impactful journey of refugees and the vital role water plays in shaping their experiences. To request these resources, please contact your Water Mission representative.
Games and Worksheets
Use Water Mission’s Education resources for interactive activities to teach the kids about the global water crisis.
We invite you to download and use one or all of the educational resources developed for you and your students.
Fundraise
Inspire your Water Mission Kids to make a lasting impact through creative fundraising efforts that support Water Mission in providing safe, life-changing water to families in need. Whether it’s hosting lemonade stands, bake sales, or concerts, these activities empower children to use their talents and resources to help others. Celebrate every milestone, knowing that $50 provides safe and Living Water for one person, transforming lives physically and spiritually. Together, your Water Mission Kids can bring hope and make a difference in communities around the world.
Read about and be encouraged by what other churches are doing to raise awareness and funds through their VBS.
Encourage the children through Scotty's story and Harper's Story to raise money and awareness for Water Mission using lemonade stand resources.
Encourage the children to make an impact by decluttering their closets and selling unused toys or by baking and selling cookies or baked goods. Additionally, they can ask their parents to organize a carwash in the neighborhood, asking participants to contribute to Water Mission's cause. Don't forget to promote the event by putting up posters and leveraging social media and community boards for wider reach.
If the children are musical, encourage them to host a concert in their neighborhood, at your church, or even on Zoom. Promote it to friends and family, and sell tickets at the door or on a cash app. Invite the children to share why they are raising money and how their donation will help save lives.
Encourage children to bring money with them to give as an offering to help kids in need. This could be done each day or at the end of the week. If you choose to collect money throughout the week, we encourage you to set up a friendly competition between children, such as between boys and girls or between VBS teams. Create a board with thermometers to track the amount of funds raised by each group or team. This will inspire children to raise more funds to reach a certain goal or beat the opposing group.
Promotional Resources
Spread the word about your Vacation Bible School with customizable promotional resources! From posters and flyers to branded PowerPoint slides and ready-to-use social media posts, these tools make it easy to create excitement and engage your community. Use them to promote your VBS and highlight your partnership with Water Mission.
8.5x11 Flyer
11x17 Poster
Social Posts (Instagram)
Social Posts (Facebook)
Screen Graphics (1920x1080 px)
Continue the Journey
Keep the momentum going by sharing your VBS journey and engaging your entire church in celebrating the impact you've made. Post photos on social media, tag @watermission, and connect with your Water Mission representative. Engage parents with the Living Water video to highlight the eternal impact of your efforts. Consider hosting a Water Sunday at your church, inviting the entire congregation to hear children share their experiences and continue raising awareness about the global water crisis. Join or start your own Walk for Water to help raise awareness and funds to fight the global water crisis. Together, you can inspire lasting change.
- Take photos and share them on your church and/or personal social media outlets, tagging @watermission and sharing with your Water Mission representative.
- Share this Living Water video with parents to learn more about Water Mission’s eternal impact.
Engage the whole church by hosting a Water Sunday
Water Sunday is a dedicated Sunday for your church or small group to focus on the global water crisis through activities, studies, or sermons that encourage solidarity with people who lack safe water. Give children the opportunity to share what they learned during their VBS and how they raised funds for Water Mission.
Join a Walk for Water
Water Mission’s Walk for Water is a unique event where you have the opportunity to walk in the shoes of our global neighbors. Since 2007, thousands of walkers have raised millions of dollars to fight the global water crisis through Walk for Water events. The Water Mission Walk for Water started in Charleston, SC, and has expanded to Walk events across the United States and in more than 35 countries around the world.
Start a Walk for Water
Starting a Walk for Water is a great opportunity to rally your church, community, or organization to raise awareness and funds to fight the global water crisis. By coming alongside Water Mission, you are part of the solution. Through you, Water Mission will be able to impact the lives of more men, women, and children who currently lack access to safe water.
