Hi! My name is Melissa Hudson, and I’m honored to be serving our Christ Church Arlington campus in 2026 as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator.
With the weather rolling in this weekend, it looks like church will probably be canceling in-person services on Sunday. While that’s always disappointing, I want to reframe it for just a moment—because this is actually a beautiful opportunity to bring the gospel into your home.
Discipleship doesn’t pause when church is canceled. In fact, moments like these remind us that discipleship starts at home, and the church exists to partner alongside parents as you lead your children in knowing and loving Jesus.
So if you’re snowed in this weekend with your elementary-aged kids, here are a few simple, meaningful ways to turn a snow day into a faith-filled day.
Snow Day Gospel Activities for Elementary Kids
1. Snow as a Gospel Picture
If you have snow outside, take a few minutes to look at it together—or even play in it.
Talk about:
- How snow covers everything and makes it clean and new
- How Jesus forgives our sins and makes us “white as snow”
Read together:
“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” — Isaiah 1:18
Ask your kids:
- What does it mean that Jesus forgives us?
- Why do you think God uses pictures from nature to teach us about Himself?
2. Hot Cocoa & a Short Devotional
Make something warm together—hot cocoa, soup, or a favorite snack—and sit down for a short family devotional.
You don’t need anything fancy:
- Read a short Bible passage (Psalm 51:7, John 1:5, or Romans 6:23)
- Ask one simple question
- Pray together
Keep it short. Keep it relaxed. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s presence.
3. Snowflake Uniqueness Activity
If you have paper, try cutting out snowflakes together.
Talk about:
- How no two snowflakes are the same
- How God created each of us uniquely and on purpose
Read:
Psalm 139:14
Remind your kids that God cares about every detail of their lives—including snowy Saturdays at home.
4. Faith & Movement
If cabin fever hits (and it probably will), turn it into an opportunity for faith-based movement:
- Act out Bible stories
- Do “freeze dance” to worship music
- Take turns thanking God for things you see outside
Kids learn through movement—this still counts as discipleship.
5. Prayer Walk (or Prayer Window!)
If it’s safe to go outside, take a short walk and pray for:
- Neighbors
- First responders
- People who don’t have warm homes
If you can’t go out, stand by a window and pray together instead. Teach your kids that prayer doesn’t depend on a building—it depends on a relationship with God.
A Final Encouragement
Parents, you are doing holy work.
You don’t have to have all the answers. You don’t have to recreate Sunday morning. You simply have to point your kids to Jesus in everyday moments—and snow days are full of those moments if we’re willing to look for them.
The church is here to partner with you, encourage you, and support you as you disciple your children.
How can I help?
Drop a comment below—questions, ideas, struggles, or wins. I’d love to walk alongside you.
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