What is Easter?

The church Pastor is giving the children his yearly Easter Children’s Sermon. Three of the children are more vocal than the rest.

The Pastor asks the first child, “WHAT IS EASTER?”

The child replies, “Oh, that’s easy, it’s the holiday in November when everyone gets together, eats turkey, and are thankful.”

“That’s Thanksgiving, not Easter”, replies the Pastor, and proceeds …

Peter Cotton Tail

The song by Steve Nelson & Jack Rollins, focuses on the Easter Bunny, also known as Peter Cottontail. In essence they have turned the Easter Story into a Spring Santa Claus, who goes gives gifts to children. For somebody, he’s got jellybeans, while for others; he is carrying a basket full of Easter joy.

Here’s the Lyrics:

Here comes Peter …

Easter Auction

Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of the family estate. The widowed elder man looked on with satisfaction, …

Jesus: His Ministry Today

If Jesus were to do His same ministry on earth over again today, He would be wanted by…

The FDA for turning water into wine without a license,

The EPA for killing fig trees,

The AMA for practicing medicine without a license,

The Dept. of Health for asking people to open graves, for raising the dead and for feeding 5,000…

Easter Holiday

Easter Holiday

Easter holiday is a celebration of the resurrection of Christ!
Jesus Christ, The Son of God bled and died for us in a sacrifice.

This spring day’s celebrated, generally in the month of April.
All of the bright and pretty colors, of the Easter outfits with frill.

Women and children will wear their Easter bonnets.
In the spring, …

Missing

“Missing”

Based on this verse in Matthew 28:4: “The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men”

Cast: 3 guards

If technically possible, start sketch with a flash of light or stage pyrotechnic explosion, and/or sound effect of explosion, earthquake, etc.

Scene: A garden; the guards are lying on the ground, 2 of them …

Youth Sunrise Service

Description
An Easter sunrise service for a family or youth group is a great way to do something a little different this Easter.

Resources

  • Bible
  • Blanket to sit on
  • Breakfast – Prepare a simple breakfast of boiled eggs, Hot cross Buns, rolls, juice, etc. Add a little fun to breakfast by packing a breakfast for each person in an individual

Easter Communion

Description
Do something special with your family or with your youth group this year by having an Easter Communion with them.

Resources

  • An easy to understand Bible
  • One loaf of unleavened Bread
  • One cup filled with Grape Juice

 

What to do 

  • Read through the Biblical account of the Jewish Passover and discuss what it meant to the Jews in

Valentine’s Day Treasure Hunt

Description
In this Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt, youth must find a series of valentine’s by following a set of clues. When they reach the final Valentine the youth will also find a very special Valentine Gift.

Resources
Buy a packet of inexpensive Valentines. These usually include a variety of simple valentines for youth and children to share with their school …