Easter Season - New Life
We experience new life in Christ, just as the earth wakes up from its rest in the spring. When flower bulbs wake up from their winter rest, they produce beautiful flowers that give joy to those who see them, and when we wake up to a life of following Jesus, we can show more kindness and bring more joy in the world. A great way that children can bring joy to others is by smiling at people, especially at those who seem to be in a hurry or maybe look sad.
Read It
Romans 6:4
Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. - NRSV
Romans 6:4
Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. - NRSV
Do It
Treasure Hunt Go outside and have a treasure hunt for signs of new life. Take pictures of them on your camera or phone so you can look at them again later.
Taking it farther: Post your collection of pictures on Facebook and share these signs of God with others, or create a book on Snapfish or Shutterfly so you can have a reminder year-round of the hope of new life that we have in Christ.
Treasure Hunt Go outside and have a treasure hunt for signs of new life. Take pictures of them on your camera or phone so you can look at them again later.
Taking it farther: Post your collection of pictures on Facebook and share these signs of God with others, or create a book on Snapfish or Shutterfly so you can have a reminder year-round of the hope of new life that we have in Christ.
Pray It
Thank you, God for the hope we have in you. Thank you that Jesus rose again, and thank you for giving us new life. Help us to remember to be kind to others and to spread your joy to those we meet. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you, God for the hope we have in you. Thank you that Jesus rose again, and thank you for giving us new life. Help us to remember to be kind to others and to spread your joy to those we meet. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Explore It
- An educator explains the importance of exploration, and gives ideas for taking the treasure hunt idea further: theeducatorsspinonit.com
- One mom's way of exploring nature with her family: tonya-serendipity.blogspot.com
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