Use these fun activities to celebrate the Advent season with your family or Sunday School class. Advent “Chain of Stars” (By participating in this activity throughout the four weeks in Advent, you will have a chain of 28 stars that can be used as a Christmas garland.) Supplies needed:… Read More

Luke was a careful historian, and his report of the Christmas story is no exception. Use these readings from Luke to reflect on the Advent season. Advent: Week 1 Wait Expectantly for the Lord Think About It: Have you ever waited for something to happen? What did… Read More

Use these activities to celebrate Epiphany with your family or Sunday school class. A Dramatic Reading of Matthew 2:1-12 Supplies needed: Bible; construction paper (assorted colors); glitter (optional); paste; pencils or pens; crayons or markers; scissors. Invite everyone to make a paper crown to be worn during the reading… Read More

Use this collage to remind you of Jesus Christ, our living hope, who rose from the dead on Easter. Supplies needed:  Wire coat hanger, 8-1/2″ x 11″ construction paper (assorted colors), hole puncher, string, pencil/pens, scissors.  Create patterns for various Easter symbols (cross, egg, butterfly, flowers, sunrise) and trace… Read More

Follow these instructions to make a mobile of Easter symbols. Use the mobile to remind you of the meaning of Easter throughout the season. Supplies needed:  Bible; 8-1/2″ x 11″ white construction paper; pipe cleaners; pencils; scissors; scotch tape. Invite everyone to trace their hands on white construction paper… Read More

Make your own lily bouquet to celebrate the Easter season. Supplies needed:  Bible; white construction paper; cross pattern (approximately 1-1/2″ x 3″); pens or pencils; scissors; hole puncher; string. To mark the 50 days of Easter, cut out a cross a day and link them with string. Read a… Read More

Easter is a time of rejoicing over Jesus’ resurrection. Use this montage to reflect on the joy of the holiday. Supplies needed:  Bible; poster board (approximately 17″ x 22″); old magazines; construction paper (assorted colors); markers; pens or pencils; scissors; glue or paste. Across the top of the poster… Read More

Make these fun cards to remind your family of the joy and celebration of Easter. Supplies needed:  Bible; 8-1/2″ x 11″ construction paper (assorted colors); Easter symbol patterns (butterfly, cross, egg, flowers, sunrise); pens or pencils; crayons; markers; glitter or stickers (optional); scissors; glue or paste. Fold a sheet… Read More

Celebrate Easter by reading and reflecting on these poems. There are many ways to celebrate the Easter season. One way is through poetry. Read these poems and reflect on the beautiful gift of new life that Jesus gives you. Thank You Jesus Thank you Jesus, for loving… Read More

Learn more about the symbols of Easter and try these fun activities to celebrate the holiday. What do the symbols of Easter mean? What do they have to do with the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Below is a list of some Easter symbols and their meanings: Easter Lilies Easter… Read More