Focus: Easter
Text: John 15:9 (NIV)
Object: Twigs made into a cross
Song: “Oh, How he Loves You and Me”
Boys and
girls, I’m glad to see you today. Isn’t it wonderful to come to
church this Easter Sunday? Today, we are learning how Jesus was
crucified on the cross, buried in a tomb and rose again on the third
day. He died for our sins so that we could have eternal life with him
in heaven.
Now, I want you to watch my hands.
Who can tell me what I’m holding? Yes, these are two twigs, one is
short, the other longer. I’m going to tie these together to form
another object (Make a cross with the twigs by tying in the center.)
Now,
what is the object I’m holding? Yes, it’s a cross.The cross
represents what Jesus did for us. He loved us so much that he
suffered and died for us — for you, for you and for you. (Point to
each child as you speak.)
Listen as I read John
15:9. “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in
my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as
I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love.” We honor
God when we do what is right. True happiness comes from following His
teachings.
Prayer: God, we ask you to guide
each boy and girl here today. May they follow your command and love
you with all their heart. Amen.
[Ask the pianist to play a stanza of “Oh, How he Loves You and Me” as children return to their seats.
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Carolyn Tomlin is a Ministry Wife and author in Jackson, TN.