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I help busy parents, volunteers, and church leaders SHOW an object, TEACH biblical truth, and help children LIVE for Jesus.

Anne Marie Gosnell of Future Flying Saucers

How would you like to teach engaging Bible lessons kids can’t resist?

How would you like to teach Biblical truth to children that enhances their spiritual growth?

How would you like to receive resources that will help you to teach and share the gospel with confidence?

My Background:

I have a Masters Degree in Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. My life journey includes over 30 years (so far!) in Children’s Ministry: Sunday School, puppetry, Vacation Bible School, Children’s Church, and various outreach ministries. Now I get to teach and train Bible Teachers all over the world through my course and the Bible Creative Online Conference.

I am the author of seven books. You can find them HERE.

What can you expect from me when you subscribe?

  • One to two emails per week stuffed with awesome resources
  • Free Bible Lessons
  • Teacher Training and Encouragement

Why the name FutureFlyingSaucers?

My husband and I keep a notebook of funny things my kids have said over the years. When I was searching for a name, my husband recommended that I look through that book.

One morning my 4 year old son came to me and proudly announced, “Hey Mama! I’m gonna be a flying saucer when I grow up!

I read that, laughed, and then thought about Isaiah 40:31 and how those who trust in the Lord will soar on the wings of eagles.

Isn’t that what we want for our children? We desire for them to trust the Lord through faith, and then soar with Him as they walk in His ways.

But this takes time.

Walking in the ways of God, sanctification…it’s a process.

And we’re always looking to the future and hoping in Jesus’ return.

And so, Future…Flying…Saucers was born.

This site is for parents, volunteers, and church leaders who teach the Bible to children. Who, in their imaginations, might want to be flying saucers (instead of on wings of eagles) and soar with Jesus as they grow and serve Him in the future.

All of the resources on this site are created to help our kids soar.

Email Me:

I love receiving thoughts, comments, and pictures from those who have used these resources. Feel free to contact me: [email protected]

66 thoughts on “About”

    1. Yea for the south!! I am honored that you stopped by. I’m just getting started into this “blogging” thing. I’m enjoying it so far. Many blessings to you!

  1. I look forward to following your blog! I love your “about me” introduction. It’s so nice when I meet “real” moms who are humble and honest like yourself! God bless you, friend! 🙂

  2. I look forward to following your blog! I love your “about me” introduction. It’s so nice when I meet “real” moms who are humble and honest like yourself! God bless you, friend!

  3. Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I am always happy to see new faces 😉

    Your blog is wonderful and unlike any I’ve seen before. I homeschooled our kids for a couple of years; very memorable years that I wouldn’t trade for anything! Tough, but rewarding! Hang in there!

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  5. mustangsallypennylane

    Thanks for sharing your family’s journey with us! I’m just starting into the homeschool journey with my 3- and 1-year-olds. As a homeschool graduate myself, I’m so encouraged by hearing other family’s stories.

  6. I am a homeschool mom who loves to serve in Awana as well as children ministry at church. It is so refreshing to have solid material to encourage the spiritual growth or each child that receives your messages. I’ve used so many and I have to admit that the children are captivated with each one. The Superhero message was so powerful and the dialogue that it provoked left parents inquiring about how they can reach their own children. So thank you for your faithfulness to God’s Word and not deviating from truth. May the Lord continue using this ministry to stir up the hearts of His people.

    1. futureflyingsaucers

      THANK YOU so much for your words of encouragement!! Honestly, I have been battling some technical difficulties with my blog resources and I’ve been so frustrated. Once again the Lord provides encouragement when it is needed. Thank you, friend. 🙂

  7. Jane Smith, Cedartown GA

    Hi – I am excited to find your website through Pinterest and to have just signed up for your newsletter via email. The freebie about the 7 things that God hates is going to be my very next lesson for my 3rd-5th graders. I have been a pastor’s wife for about 10 years now but haven’t felt the Lord calling me to teach a children’s class until recently, and to be honest, I don’t feel very confident in teaching yet even though I know I can do it with His help. I’m constantly looking for “helps” and I’m truly blessed to have found you! Thank you for your blog, and may God continue to bless your work!

  8. What resources are available for a small church, that does not have funds available for Sunday school and they are looking for curriculum? I am speaking of a church of thirty people that don’t have access to a copy machine and can scarcely pay the light bill.

  9. I love the sample lesson. We are doing a Bible Study with our 6 year old daughter and your lesson includes some great activities to supplement with. Thank you so much!

  10. Thank you for your lesson on Acts 14. I wanted to read another Children’s Lesson before class, and this is great. God bless you and your family.

  11. I have always been able to copy and paste your lessons in Word and now your site tells me that it is protected. I copy them so I can take out what pictures I don’t need and save on printing. Why have they just now been protected?

    1. futureflyingsaucers

      Hey Debi! I am sorry for the inconvenience. There have been websites that are stealing blog posts and images from sites like mine. I have had images and entire lessons copied. Therefore, I had to take measures so copyright infringement does not take place.

  12. I am so happy that I found your website, I belong to a migrant ministry. There are like 30 migrant youth that come to mass to our parish every single Sunday. Our purpose is to teach these kids the Gods Gospel. I loved your examples on how we can teach the kids, I know for sure that kids learn more if they see objects like you present your lessons. These kids don’t speak English but I am going to buy some of your lessons and translate them into Spanish. God bless you for doing these kind of work.
    Respectfully,
    Ana

    1. futureflyingsaucers

      Ana, if you write up any of the lessons in Spanish, would you email them to me? I’d love to offer them to others who need them. 🙂 Thank you!! ~ Anne Marie

  13. With several others, we share weekly Bible lessons with senior adults in our local nursing home. Their focus time is limited. Visuals are such a plus. This is a treat to find for that ministry! God bless for your talent and sharing!

  14. This is very great. Am really impress. I am a children bible teacher in Nigeria and I love children. Your site is very resourceful. Thank you so much for helping.

  15. Hi there! I discovered your website last year – thank you for such wonderful resources. What a blessing to the children of my church! I am teaching through your book, Walk This Way, and in some of the lessons under “Materials”, it mentions using resources that I do not see in the book. For example – pg. 10 – picture of a ship’s rudder, pg. 15 – game show cards, etc. Next to each one it says – “See Resources Page”. Am I missing something?

    Thank you for any clarification you can give and God bless you!

    1. futureflyingsaucers

      Hey Kathy! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! In the front of the book in the intro section there should be a link listed as the Resources Page. If you can’t find it, email me directly at [email protected].

  16. Priscilla Guerra

    Olá! Estou mais uma vez aqui. Gostei da nova formatação do site, ficou ainda melhor. Que Deus continue te abençoando!

  17. Hello god bless you really your lesson are very useful and appriciatable I want learn more because I started youth and woman meeting in my town I want to get training from your side can you help me I am teacher

  18. I’m having trouble with your site. Cannot create account nor get any of your great offers. Any help will be appreciated.

  19. Your resources have helped me so much to become a better Sunday School teacher. The kids love the object lessons and when telling the stories (Bible lessons) …all eyes are on me. I feel as though you are a dear friend and I appreciate yo so much.

    1. FutureFlyingSaucers

      Oh I love this!!! Thank you so much!!! This is what I want for all the FFSaucers community!!

  20. Hi just found your site through Pinterest. I love this application process I teach kindergarten age Sunday school and VBS. I’m so excited to read through your A-Z application.

    1. FutureFlyingSaucers

      Hey Cheryl! I’m so glad you found FFSaucers. 🙂 I hope you will check out the Free object lessons page as well to find even more fun activities. Welcome!!

  21. Hi, I came across your page on pinterest as I was looking for an activity regarding “The pool of Bethesda.” I came across your object lesson and I love it. I teach Grades 3 & 4 and I like to get them involved in the story. I love the idea of the bowl of water and trying to get to it before others do. Thank you for sharing! God Bless!

    1. FutureFlyingSaucers

      Hello April! Thank you so much for letting me know. Thank you for teaching those children!! ~ Anne Marie

  22. Looking at this for our children’s church, would you mind sharing what your biblical beliefs are 🙂

  23. LOURDES GONZALEZ

    I really enjoy what I learn by following you on FB, YouTube, Pinterest and this website. There are so many opportunities and resources here. It’s awesome. This is God’s place to refine, equip, train and strengthen every teacher. There is so much information that I am taking it little by little. I bought 4 of your object lesson books which I find fascinating, fun, and easy to do. In everything I read from you I learn something refreshing. Everyday I feel that I am expanding my mind, my understanding and knowledge of this wonderful gift of being a teacher. FFS has helped me dedicate myself exclusively to being a teacher. There are other areas in which I have served in the church but being a teacher is my passion and now I won’t divide my time to other things except being a teacher. Thanks to your ministry I can become better now. Everything here is very affordable. Many things are free! What a blessing! I’m shocked. The only thing I think about now is about learning more and moving forward. I admire your dedication and service beyond measure. I am happy that God has formed you to train teachers and teach children. All the teachings are very clear. I am surprised to finally meet someone who understands the seriousness and importance of training as a teacher and who understands how important children’s hearts are to God and how important it is to attend to their spiritual need. I pray to God that he continues to strengthen and help you in this ministry that he has placed in your hands. Thank you!!!
    This is one of the best resources I have ever known.

  24. Hello for NB, Canada 🙂
    I have a couple question about your 40 Days of Lent-Easter Activity for Families. We are a Baptist Church and wondered if this will fit with our teachings or if it is Catholic based? Also is the printing mostly black and white or colour as well. Sorry, one last question. With the purchase of the Church license do I have permission to post on our Social Media groups and pages?

    1. FutureFlyingSaucers

      Hello! This is not Catholic denomination based. It is mostly black and white, but the chain links do have color on them. Yes you have permission.

  25. Thank you for your free resources. I help put together kid’s program for “Freeway Ministries” in Missouri. Our outreach for adults is the addicted, homeless and anyone searching for Jesus. We have a very low budget so to have free items available makes it a blessing to teach these kids with creative ideas!
    We have 10 locations across the nation! Two just opened in Florida.
    https://freeway-ministries.com/

  26. Hi!!
    We just attended an online webinar where you gave a basic training on object lessons.

    We would live to have another session with you regarding that.

    We are in youth and kids ministry full time, and also train a lot of leaders to work with kids and youth.
    This info is so valuable!

    How would we go about setting up a session with you and what would it entail regarding costs etc.

    We are in South Africa and would be available to meet online.

    Very much looking forward to hear from you!!

    Kindly,
    Marilize

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