This Easter we offered a family activity pack to help families explore Easter. If you missed out on a pack don't worry - here are all the activities (You will need to gather a few supplies)
Instructions:
You can do these in any order; however I have put them in the order that make the most sense to me. I’ve suggested ways that you can complete these activities; but feel free to change them to fit your family. Included in each activity is a Bible verse that sums up the key point, you may like to read these before you do the activity. Remember to have fun – and to take photos to add to our Facebook page!
Scavenger Hunt Worksheet arabahjoy.com/easter-scavenger-hunt/
2. God Loves Us And Wants To Help Us – Random Acts of Kindness
God knew we couldn’t get ourselves out of sin, and that’s why He sent Jesus to die for us (John 3:16). We can help others too. You may want to choose one act of kindness each – either to do all together or as individuals, or if you have less time you may choose to do only one to do as a family.
Random Act of Kindness Suggestion List: www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/printable-random-acts-of-kindness-calendars/
3. Jesus Died to Take Away Our Sins – The List
Our sins come with a punishment (Romans 3:23), but Jesus let himself be punished so we wouldn’t have to be. Each person should write or draw something they have done that they knew wasn’t right. Write your names at the tops of your paper (on the tape) with a felt pen. As a family pray and ask God to forgive you for what is on your papers. Wipe off your name (use a damp cloth) and write Jesus in its place. Now you can destroy your ‘sin lists’ in whatever way you chose – those sins have been forgiven!
The Sin List PDF
4. God’s Forgiveness is a Free Gift
YOU WILL NEED CHOCOLATE EGGS FOR THIS ACTIVITY
We don’t have to do or pay anything to receive God’s forgiveness – it’s a gift (Romans 6:23). Talk about the best gifts each of you have ever received, and why they were so special, as you enjoy eating your chocolate eggs.
5. We Have Hope Because of Jesus – Flower Seeds YOU WILL NEED FLOWER SEEDS FOR THIS ACTIVITY
Because of what Jesus did for us we have been given the hope of eternal life with God (Acts 2:25-27). We matter, and what we do matters, we are not just a bit of dust floating through space, we are God’s children. Plant the flower seeds in your garden or in a pot – just like we can’t see the result of our faith in God right now, but we have hope that we will be with him one day, we also can’t see the flowers yet, but we have faith that these little seeds will grow into beautiful flowers one day.
Instructions:
You can do these in any order; however I have put them in the order that make the most sense to me. I’ve suggested ways that you can complete these activities; but feel free to change them to fit your family. Included in each activity is a Bible verse that sums up the key point, you may like to read these before you do the activity. Remember to have fun – and to take photos to add to our Facebook page!
- Jesus Came To Save The Lost – Bible Verse Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt Worksheet arabahjoy.com/easter-scavenger-hunt/
2. God Loves Us And Wants To Help Us – Random Acts of Kindness
God knew we couldn’t get ourselves out of sin, and that’s why He sent Jesus to die for us (John 3:16). We can help others too. You may want to choose one act of kindness each – either to do all together or as individuals, or if you have less time you may choose to do only one to do as a family.
Random Act of Kindness Suggestion List: www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/printable-random-acts-of-kindness-calendars/
3. Jesus Died to Take Away Our Sins – The List
Our sins come with a punishment (Romans 3:23), but Jesus let himself be punished so we wouldn’t have to be. Each person should write or draw something they have done that they knew wasn’t right. Write your names at the tops of your paper (on the tape) with a felt pen. As a family pray and ask God to forgive you for what is on your papers. Wipe off your name (use a damp cloth) and write Jesus in its place. Now you can destroy your ‘sin lists’ in whatever way you chose – those sins have been forgiven!
The Sin List PDF
4. God’s Forgiveness is a Free Gift
YOU WILL NEED CHOCOLATE EGGS FOR THIS ACTIVITY
We don’t have to do or pay anything to receive God’s forgiveness – it’s a gift (Romans 6:23). Talk about the best gifts each of you have ever received, and why they were so special, as you enjoy eating your chocolate eggs.
5. We Have Hope Because of Jesus – Flower Seeds YOU WILL NEED FLOWER SEEDS FOR THIS ACTIVITY
Because of what Jesus did for us we have been given the hope of eternal life with God (Acts 2:25-27). We matter, and what we do matters, we are not just a bit of dust floating through space, we are God’s children. Plant the flower seeds in your garden or in a pot – just like we can’t see the result of our faith in God right now, but we have hope that we will be with him one day, we also can’t see the flowers yet, but we have faith that these little seeds will grow into beautiful flowers one day.