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Gather

April 9 | Easter

Adventure Guides will create a welcoming and energetic space to grow in our faith!

Series: Choices Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Theme: Easter Sunday

Pathway to Gather 1. Have Music playing as the kids come into the worship space

“123 Jesus is Alive” -Music Video

2. Welcome the kids and introduce yourself as the Adventure Guide! The Easter story proclaims the mystery of faith—Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. There are some wonderful liturgical chants you can teach kids with these words!

3. Adventure Guide Reads  Say> Good news is hard to keep to yourself. Jesus told the women to go and tell the disciples that Jesus is alive! Let’s share some good news. Have the kids sit in a circle. Whisper one of the phrases below in someone’s ear. That kid then repeats it to the next person. Kids continue to whisper the news in each other’s ears until it makes it to the end of the circle. The last player then repeats what they heard out loud. Invite kids to tell their own good news. Everyone can tell the good news that Jesus is alive again! The huge stone was gone! The angel said, “Jesus isn’t here.” Share the good news: Jesus is risen!









“It’s A Happy Day” Music Video

























4. Song of the month: have kids watch and learn the motions to “It’s A Happy Day”








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Engage

Adventure Guides will help the kids dig deep into the Bible story.

1. Have the kids put their hands together in a prayer posture. O Lord, your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Give us grace to receive your truth in faith and love, and strength to follow on the path you set before us; through Jesus Christ, Amen.

Pathway to Engaging the Scripture 2. Play “Jesus is Risen: Christian Grilling” video to help introduce this week’s message

“Jesus is Risen: Christian Grilling” Video

A. How did Clara know Freddie? What did Freddie want to know about? Have you ever met someone who did not know about Jesus? Who? How did Victor help Clara? Who could help you answer someone’s questions about Jesus?

For Pre-School, Early Elementary _Story Bible & Young Readers _ Study Bible 3. Read from Whirl Kids Story Bible (hard cover) - Pg 330: Matthew 28:1-10 4. Guided Questions • Why were Mary and her friends sad? • What happened that made the women afraid? • How would you feel if you saw an angel? • Where was Jesus?





























• Who do you think the women told about Jesus?






APR 9 | WEEK EASTER

APR 9 | WEEK EASTER

THE NORTH CARROLL COOPERATIVE PARISH: A UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY

Activate

Help kids along their journey into that week’s theme with activities

He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where head lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, - Matthew 28:6-7

Pathway to Fun! Paper Plate Lazarus Materials: 2 Paper Plates Black Paper Yellow Paper 2 craft pins Paper and pencils to decorate an easter egg Scissors Glue Procedure:
































• Cut out the light from the Yellow Paper and glue it to the first plate. Cut out the cross from the Black Paper and glue it over the light. • Draw and decorate an Easter egg and glue it on the front plate. Cut the plate down the middle. Attach with pins to the first plate so that it slides open.

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Reinforce

At home activities to help families reinforce this week’s theme.

Kids X Club Reinforce | Apr 9_Easter

Parents: Talk it Over Easter is more than a day; it’s a season. How many days are in the Easter season? (50) We imagined what it might have been like on the rst Easter Day. Clara learned you don’t need to be perfect to share about Jesus. Everyone can tell the good news that Jesus is alive again.







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Dear God, help me tell others the good news! Jesus is alive! Amen





APR 9 | WEEK EASTER