Note: This one is not an original, but I cannot find the source. If you know the source I would be happy to give credit.
Materials
a pencil and bandage
As Christians we celebrate one day of the year more than any other. Do you know what day? [Easter] Easter is the day when Jesus rose from the grave. Today …
The excitement and apprehension of the disciples on Easter day can be re-created among the children. One of the cardinal rules of most sanctuaries/churches is NO RUNNING. Imagine people running up to join the church or running up to take Communion! Begin the Easter story with Mary running to tell Simon Peter and the other disciple that the stone had …
The cross
Not just a symbol of Easter, the cross is probably the most common symbol of Christianity. It symbolizes the sacrifice Jesus made to die for the sins of mankind. An empty cross—without the figure of Christ crucified—reminds Christians of Jesus’ victory over death and the new life and hope this victory brings to those who choose to follow …
Materials
Nails, wood.
Activity
Ask kids what can be done with nails and wood. Ask them to give some examples of what you could build.
Debrief
Explain that nails and wood are very important to easter too.
– Does anyone know why?
Tell the story of Christ’s crucifixion. Then teach children the sign language for “I Love You.” Explain that …
Materials
Two large signs, one reading ‘possible’ and the other ‘impossible’
Your plan is to ask a number of questions to which the answer will be either ‘impossible’ or ‘possible’. Show the two cards and get two volunteers to come and hold up whichever the audience calls out. Be prepared with a list of questions. Here are some examples:
Can …
One day as a child and her grandmother were taking flowers to the cemetery they passed a newly dug grave. “Grandma, look!” Nicole exclaimed. “One got out!” Jesus Got out!
Materials
Before the meeting, hide deflated red, green, black, white, and yellow balloons in the room or outside. With each balloon, place a long piece of string.
Divide the participants …
This Easter egg was presented by Czar Nicholas II to his wife, Alexandra, on Easter Sunday, April 23rd, 1911. It was made to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of Czar Nicholas II’s accession to the throne.
The opalescent and opaque white enamel egg is encased within a grid-shaped cage work of gold and green enamel oval-shaped garlands bordered by diamonds, which …
Under the cover of darkness, this truly becomes a “hunt.”
Afterward, the eggs’ contents offer an opportunity for enlightening discussion.
Materials
Give the traditional Easter egg hunt a twist by staging it at night with flashlights. Set up a maze-type area outside, and then hide the plastic eggs. Put candy inside some of the eggs, and in others, flathead nails, …
The markings on a sand dollar represent aspects of Christ’s birth and death.
1. The five-point outline on the front of the sand dollar represents the star of Bethlehem.
2. The five holes in the sand dollar represent the pierced hands, feet, and side of Christ.
3. When the sand dollar is opened, it yields five small objects that look …
A man was blissfully driving along the highway, when he saw the Easter Bunny hopping across the middle of the road. He swerved to avoid hitting the bunny, but unfortunately the rabbit jumped in front of his car and was hit. The basket of eggs went flying all over the place. Candy, too.
The driver, being a sensitive man as …