Before Israel was ruled by a king, a series of judges controlled Israel. Check out this list of judges and their accomplishments. JUDGE YEARS OF SERVICE CHIEF ENEMY ACCOMPLISHMENTS SCRIPTURE PASSAGE Othniel… Read More

Use this prayer to guide your devotions during the Advent season. Lord God, we are waiting and watching. We wait, not knowing when you will come. We watch, not knowing where you will come. But you will come, just as you have promised. You have appeared to us in… Read More

Christians remember Pentecost as the day the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples. But Pentecost is also a Jewish holiday. Read more about the significance of Pentecost. The Birthday of the Church On the day of Pentecost all the Lord’s followers were together in one place. Suddenly… 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

Dig beyond giant bunnies, egg hunts and pastel-colored candy to find what Easter is really about. Easter is the celebration Jesus Christ’s being raised again to bodily life after he was nailed to a cross and died. Jesus’ being raised from death is called the Resurrection. According to the… Read More