This weekend is such a special time for us to remember all that Jesus has done for us.
On Friday, we remember Jesus giving his life for us. He died on the cross. Whilst it is sad that Jesus died, we call this day "Good" because Jesus died for a good reason. He died so that we might have forgiveness for sin.
BUT...
Jesus didn't stay dead. He was buried in a tomb on the Friday evening, but on the Sunday morning that tomb was empty. Jesus rose again.
And because Jesus lives, we will live.
What a wonderful Saviour - that he loved us so much that he would die for us. And that he has power over sin and death and makes it possible for us to have forgiveness and eternal life.
That's awesome.
This week's Bible story has four readings - maybe read one each day over the weekend. Read them aloud with another family member.
You can find these verses in your Bible or look them up on Bible Gateway.
Luke 23:44-49
Luke 23:50-56
Luke 24:1-12
Luke 24:36-43
Bible Gateway https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+23%3A44-49%2C+50-56%2C+Luke+24%3A1-12%2C+36-43&version=CEV
This week's Bible Verse:
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
Bible Story Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgFZDCguR8E
Cross Craft Activities:
You will need: a piece of paper, oil pastels or felt-tip markers
1. Use black to draw a cross in the centre of your piece of paper.
2. Colour the cross in a solid colour.
3. Use black to draw lines from all the corners of the cross to the edges of your paper.
4. Use different colours to colour in each of the outside shapes.
5. Use blue tac to stick your cross picture up in a window to let the light shine through.
Rainbow Cross Project (Photo attached)
1. Draw a cross in the centre of your piece of paper.
2. Colour the cross in one colour.
3. Use a different colour to draw a line around the edge of the cross.
4. Continue using different colours for each layer until you reach the edges of the paper.
5. Use blue tac to stick your cross picture up in a window to let the light shine through.
Activities to print for Sunday Church:
https://sermons4kids.com/i_am_the_way_crossword.htm
https://sermons4kids.com/i_am_the_way_wordsearch.htm
https://sermons4kids.com/easter_surprise_crossword
https://sermons4kids.com/easter_surprise_wordsearch
Colouring Sheets
https://coloringhome.com/coloring-page/1183407
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The Cross Activities
