Lesson 21: Joseph Smith Matthew 1; Matthew 25; Mark 12-13; Luke 21

May 27-June 2
Lesson 21: Joseph Smith Matthew 1; Matthew 25; Mark 12-13; Luke 21
"The Son of Man Shall Come"

Materials: Signs of the second coming handout, Vide: "They that are wise" (link below), scavenger hunt handout, The following items prepared for scavenger hunt (scriptures, President Nelson's picture, church clothes, picture of the temple, pillow, water bottle, broom)

Opening Song: "I Wonder When He Comes Again" (Children's Songbook, 82)
Opening Prayer:
Scripture: JSM 1: 37 "And whoso treasureth up my word, shall not be deceived, for the Son of Man shall come, and he shall send his angels before him with the great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together the remainder of his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other."

Attention Activity:
Show a picture of an oil lamp from New Testament times like the one below. Explain people put oil in their lamps to act as fuel for the flame. When people did not have oil in their lamps, they did not have any light. What is light symbolic for? We've talked about how light is a symbol for the light of Christ or the light of the gospel. Today, we are going to talk about how we each need to have our lights ready with oil for the Savior's second coming. 

Lesson:

Before Jesus died, he told his disciples that he would come again at the end of the world. This is what is called the second coming. The second coming hasn't happened yet, but Jesus told us some signs to watch for. Whenever Christ mentions his "elect" he's talking about us, the disciples of Christ in the latter-days.

Have the following handout printed, cut out, and place each card face down in front of your family. Have each family member take turns flipping over a card. Explain what the card means and discuss if that sign has come to pass, is coming to pass, or has yet to happen.

Other prophets also spoke of signs of the second coming like the Restoration of the gospel and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. When all these signs have been fulfilled, Jesus will come "in the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory." (JSM 1:36)

Read JSM 1: 48. Jesus wants us to be ready for the second coming. Jesus gave the parable of the 10 virigns to his disciples to emphasize how important it is to be be prepared for  the second coming. Watch the video "They That Are Wise". 

In this video their were 10 women who were waiting for the bridegroom, or the Savior. When he came, only 5 had enough oil in their lamps to meet with him; 5 did not. What happened to the 5 virgins who did not have enough oil? The oil is symbolic for us being prepared for the second coming of the Savior. Just like they did not have enough oil to make their lights shine, we need to make sure we are spiritually prepared with the light of the gospel to meet Christ when he comes again. 

Activity:

Oil Scavenger Hunt

Have the following handout printed, cut out, and taped to each object listed at the top of the corresponding strip of paper.

How can we be prepared for the second coming? All around the house I have hidden clues which have drops of oil on them taped to things that will help us to be ready for the second coming of the Savior. Hold up a copy of the scriptures and let them see the first clue taped to the cover. Have them complete the scavenger hunt.

Bear your testimony of the second coming of Jesus Christ. He will come again "with power and great glory." We need to be prepared for His coming and ever watchful of the signs he and other prophets have given us.

Closing Song: "Israel, Israel, God is Calling" (Hymnal, 7)
Closing Prayer:

Refreshment:
Ritz Rolos

Lesson 20: Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12

May 20-26
Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12
"Behold, Thy King Cometh"

Materials: a picture of a crown, Picture of Zacchaeus (link below), video of the Triumphal Entry, Paper, scissors, glue and other craft materials to make paper crowns. 

Opening Song: "The Spirit of God" (Hymnal, 2)
Opening Prayer:
Scripture: Luke 19:38 "...Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest."

Attention Activity:
Show a picture of a crown like the one below. What is this? Who wears a crown? Kings are those who are born as royalty to rule and reign over a group of people. There are still kings and queens in certain countries today, but Jesus is also our King. As the first born son of our Heavenly Father, he was born divine and royal. Where is Jesus's kingdom? Jesus's Kingdom is the Kingdom of Heaven. 

This week we start discussing the events during the last week of the Savior's life. As we hear the stories during scripture study and Family Home Evening, pay attention to the ways the disciples showed respect for the Savior as their heavenly King. 

Lesson:
While Jesus was traveling on his way to Jerusalem, he passed through a town called Jericho. There was a man in Jericho named Zacchaeus who was a publican, that meant he collected peoples money and gave it to the government. Most people didn't like publicans because a lot of them lied and took more money than they should. 

Show picture Zacchaeus in the Sycamore Tree, by James Tissot

Zacchaeus really wanted to see the Savior walk through his town, but there were too many people and he was a short man. Zacchaeus climbed a nearby tree, so he could see Jesus. Jesus saw Zacchaeus up in the tree and said, "Zacchaeus make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at thy house." Zacchaeus came down from the tree. He was so excited to meet the Savior. The people did not like Zacchaeus because he was a publican, but Zacchaeus told Jesus that he was always honest in his job and gave a lot of his money to the poor. 

Jesus knew that Zacchaeus had a good heart and promised him "this day salvation come to this house." (Luke 18:1-9)

Jesus knows our hearts and he knows who is honest and who is not. He doesn't care if you are rich or poor as long as you are honest. Zacchaeus was so excited to see and worship the Savior as his King, he climbed a tree and let Jesus stay in his house.

After Jesus left Jericho, he went to Jerusalem. Ancient prophets had foretold that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Show the video "The Lord's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem" found on lds.org. Read Mark 11: 7-11 What did the people do to show respect for Jesus as their King? (put their clothes on the donkey, put their clothes on the road, and cut palm branches and put them down on the road, shouted "Hosanna", and "Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord" [Luke 19:38]). Read the following about the word Hosanna...

"A word from Hebrew that means “please save us” and is used in praise and supplication.
At the Feast of Tabernacles, which celebrated the Lord’s deliverance of Israel into the promised land, people chanted the words of Psalm 118 and waved palm branches. At the Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the multitudes cried “Hosanna” and spread palm branches for Jesus to ride upon, thus demonstrating their understanding that Jesus was the same Lord who had delivered Israel anciently (Ps. 118:25–26; Matt. 21:9, 15; Mark 11:9–10; John 12:13). These people recognized Christ as the long-awaited Messiah. The word Hosanna has become a celebration of the Messiah in all ages (1 Ne. 11:6; 3 Ne. 11:14–17). The hosanna shout was included in the dedication of the Kirtland Temple (D&C 109:79) and is now a part of the dedication of modern temples" (Taken from Scriptures, Study Helps, Guide to the Scriptures, 'Hosanna').

(We also shouted "Hosanna" at the April 2018 General Conference last year when President Nelson was sustained as our prophet, seer, and revelator.)

Jesus is our Savior and he is also our King. We should always try to show our respect for Jesus and worship Him as our Lord. Bear your testimony of the Savior.

Activity:
Make and decorate paper crowns. Write on the front "Jesus is my King". You can find printable crown templates here.

Closing Song: "Rejoice the Lord is King" (Hymnal, 66)
Closing Prayer:

Refreshment:

Copycat "Nothing Bundt Cake" Red Velvet Bundt Cake 
Decorate your bundt cake to look like a crown!

Ingredients

• For the cake
• 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix*
• 3/4 cup sour cream at room temperature
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 eggs at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• For the frosting
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup butter softened
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• *Note - If you can't find a red velvet mix use a white cake mix, plus 3 tablespoons cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons red food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a Bundt pan. (I use Crisco and lots of it.) Set aside.
2. Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix on low with an electric mixer until ingredients are combined, then turn up the speed to medium and beat for two minutes. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool.
3. For the frosting, add the butter and cream cheese to a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium for 2 minutes. Turn the mixer down to low and gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Once combined, turn the mixer up to medium and beat for another two minutes. Pour frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a standard plastic coupler (I used Ateco brand). Pipe onto cooled cake. Serve immediately. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Lesson 19: Matthew 19-20; Mark 10; Luke 18

May 13-19
Matthew 19-20; Mark 10; Luke 18
"What Lack I Yet?"

Materials: "The Family: A Proclamation to the World", picture of Adam and Eve (link below), temple marriage photograph, coloring page (link below)

Opening Song: "Families Can Be Together Forever" verse 2 (Hymnal, 300)
Opening Prayer:
Scripture: Matthew 19:5-6

Attention Activity: Show a picture of Adam and Eve like the one here. Who is this? Who created Adam and Eve? Adam was created by Heavenly Father on the sixth day, but Heavenly Father said it was not good for man to be alone, so he created Eve as "an help meet" for him. Eve was Adam's wife. 

Lesson:
Adam and Eve were the first people on the earth, and they were married. Marriage has been on the earth since the creation of the world. Jesus also taught about the importance of marriage.

Jesus was preaching in Judea when the Pharisees asked him a question about marriage. Read Mark 10: 6. God created both sexes male and female. Show "The Family: A  Proclamation to the World."  Explain that our modern day prophets and apostles have given us this proclamation as a way to teach the world about the sanctity of the family. Read paragraph two. In the pre-mortal existence we were there and we had the same genders as we do now. 

Read Mark 10: 7-8. Marriage is an important part of Heavenly Father's plan for us. When the time is right, we should seek out a suitable, righteous person to marry. Once we are married, Jesus said we should "cleave" together. That means that a married couple should be a team, love each other , and be one in purpose.

(Please adapt the following depending on your family situation and children's ages.) Marriage is sacred and is "ordained of God." One of the ten commandments is "thou shalt not commit adultery." Jesus also clarified, "But I say unto you, that whosever looketh on a woman [or man] to lust after her hath committed adultery already in his heart" (Matt 5:28) Our latter day prophets also have taught us to keep the law of chastity. In the Family Proclamation it states, "We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife."

There are people in the world who disagree or oppose the Lord's standard's regarding marriage and chastity. We must always remember to treat everyone with kindness, respect, and love, even if they do not believe in the same things we do. 

Show a picture of a couple in wedding attire outside the temple. You can use the one at lds.org here or your own if applicable. 

My husband and I on our wedding day at the Mount Timpanogos Temple

Read Mark 10:9. God wants our marriages to last forever. In "The Proclamation" it states, "THE FAMILY is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan." In order to receive all of the blessings Heavenly Father wants to give us, a couple must be sealed in the temple for time and all eternity. 

Show the video "Rennaissance of Marriage" Ask your family to pay attention to the tender way President Eyring talks about his wife and their marriage. 

Bear your testimony on how you know "marriage is ordained of God."  

Activity: Temple Marriage Coloring Page

Closing Song: "I Love to See the Temple" verse 2 (Children's Songbook, 95)
Closing Prayer:

Refreshment:
Mexican Wedding Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons water

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Stir in vanilla and water. Add the flour and almonds, mix until blended. Cover and chill for 3 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
3. Shape dough into balls or crescents. Place on an unprepared cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from pan to cool on wire racks. When cookies are cool, roll in confectioners' sugar. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

Lesson 18: Luke 12-17; John 11

May 6-12
Luke 12-17; John 11
"Rejoice with Me; for I Have Found My Sheep Which Was Lost"

Materials: Videos (links below), coloring page 
Opening Prayer:
Opening Song: "I Stand All Amazed" (Hymnal, 193)
Scripture: Luke 15: 6-7 "Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance."

Attention Activity:
Ask each family member to think of an object they have, which they truly love and cherish. (A toy, a blanket, a photo album, phone, etc.) How would you feel if it got lost? What would you do to find it?

Lesson:
Last week, we talked about how Christ is the Good Shepherd and we are His sheep. When we become lost, He wants to lead us back to the strait and narrow path. Today, we are going to learn about a parable Jesus taught about a young man who became lost. It's called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. 

Show one of the following videos about The Prodigal Son

Bible Video "The Prodigal Son"
or
For younger children watch this animated video. Part 1. & Part 2

What did the younger son do with his money? How did the father react when he saw his son again? Why was the older brother angry? The father explained that the older son would still receive all that his father had and that he should be happy for his brother's safe return home. 

Read Luke 15:7  Not all of us will waste our money on "riotous living" like the prodigal son. We may not fall away from the church, but we all need the Savior's atonement. We all make mistakes and there are times where we might have doubts and feel "lost".  ...In truth, there are none who 'need no repentance.' We all need rescuing. And we all can participate in the rescue, rejoicing together over every soul who is saved" (Come Follow Me Manual, 70). 

Show "The Prodigal Son" by Liz Lemon Swindle

Just like the father opened his arms and his home to his younger "prodigal son", our Father in Heaven is always waiting for us with open arms, ready to give us all that he has, and open his eternal home in heaven for us, when we are ready to return to him. The prodigal son had to first humble himself and agree to work before he was ready to rejoin his father. We must be willing to do the same, and Heavenly Father's arms will be open unto us as well. 

Activities:
Play a few rounds of hide and seek with your family. The seeker must give each family member a hug when they are found. 

Prodigal Son Coloring Page


Closing Song: "I'm trying to be like Jesus" (Children's Songbook, 78)
Closing Prayer:

Refreshment: 
Texas Sheet Cake



2 c sugar
1/2 t salt
1 c water
1/2 c sour cream
1 t baking soda
2 c flour
1 c butter
4 T coca
2 eggs

In large bowl or mixer put sugar, flour, and salt. In small heavy pan bring butter, water, and cocoa to boil. Take from heat and add immediately to dry ingrediants. Add sour cream, eggs, and baking soda. Mix well until blended. Batter will be very thin. Pout into lightly greased and floured 10x15 jelly roll pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 375. Test with toothpick. Don't over bake.

Frosting

1 c chopped nuts
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
6 T milk
4 T cocoa
1 cube butter

Boil milk, butter, and cocoa till bubbly. Mix in sugar, powdered sugar, and nuts, beating until smooth. Spread over slightly cooled cake.

Lesson 17: John 7-10

April 29- May 5
John 7-10
"I Am the Good Shepherd"

Materials: Good Shepherd worksheet, scriptures, "Lost No More" picture (found in Come Follow Me Manual), videos (links below)
Opening Song: "The Lord is My Shepherd" (Hymnal, 108)
Opening Prayer:

Attention Activity: Tell a story about a time when one of your children was lost or a time when you were lost. Was it scary? Ask your family what it feels like to be lost. What should you do when you become lost?

Lesson: 
Hand each member of your family a copy of the worksheet below. Tell them you are going to read one of Jesus's parables today. As you read the parable of the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18), color each picture as Jesus teaches about each person/item. Stop frequently to explain what Jesus taught about each element of the parable. 

Shepherds in Israel would put their sheep in pens at night. These pens or "sheepfold" would have a door or gate. At night the shepherd would often sleep at the door of the pen to keep out predators like wolves. "The Savior’s statement, “I am the door,” makes clear that He was willing to “lay down [His] life for the sheep” (John 10:7, 15), and that He ultimately will decide who will enter the kingdom of heaven (New Testament Student Manual).

Show Lost No More by Greg Olsen 

Christ says in the parable, "I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine" (John 10:14) We are like the sheep; Christ knows each one of us. He was willing to lay down his life for us. And He will always be there to usher us back into the fold when we become lost. Sometimes we lose our way and become lost; sometimes the wolves get the better of us. We sin and we make mistakes. When we are "lost sheep" we can always find our way back to the fold by looking for and following the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Through His atonement and through His gospel we can reenter the fold and be put back on the strait and narrow path. "For the Son of Man is come to save that which was lost." (Matt. 18:11)

Optional Videos: 
Jesus Declares the Parable of the Lost Sheep
The Good Shepherd and Other Sheep I Have


Closing Song: "I Feel My Savior's Love" verse 3 (Children's Songbook, 74)
Closing Prayer:

Refreshment:
No Bake Sheep Grahams Recipe Here

Lesson 16: Matthew 18; Luke 10

April 22- 28
Matthew 18; Luke 10
"What Shall I Do To Inherit Eternal Life?"

Materials: a robe, a cup, a cloth or rag, something that can be used as money, costumes (optional)

Opening Song: "I'll Walk With You" (Children's Songbook, 140)
Opening Prayer:
Scripture: Luke 10: 27 "And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself."

Attention Activity: 

Lesson: 
Jesus was talking with his disciples when a lawyer asked him, "What shall I do to inherit eternal life?" (Luke 10:25) Jesus asked what the scriptures say and the lawyer answered by saying, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself." (Luke 10:27) The lawyer then asked Jesus, who is my neighbor? Instead of answering him directly, Jesus shared the parable of the Good Samaritan. We are going to act out the parable for Family Home Evening today. 

Activity: The Good Samaritan Play
(This play requires 3 people but there are optional parts for additional family members as needed)

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The Good Samaritan: A Play For FHE

Cast: Narrator, Man, Samaritan

Optional Cast: Thief or Thieves, Priest, Levite, Innkeeper

Props Needed: a robe for the man, a cup, a cloth or rag to bind the wound, something that can be used as money

Narrator: A man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when thieves came and robbed him.

Thief: (threatening) Give me all of your money! (Take robe off of man) This looks nice I think I’ll keep this! (Pretend to hit the man)

Narrator: The thieves stripped him of his clothes, beat him, and left him half dead.

Man: (Groan)

Narrator: By chance, there came a priest down the road. When he saw him lying on the ground, he passed by on the other side.

Priest walks by and sees the man lying on the ground. He goes around the man passing him on the other side. 

Narrator: Likewise, a Levite came down the road and looked at the man. He also passed by on the other side of the road.

Levite walks by and looks at the man lying on the ground. The Levite passes the man on the other side. 

Narrator: Then a Samaritan came down the road on a journey. He came to the spot where the man lay. And when he saw him, he took compassion and went to him.

Samaritan walks by and sees the man lying on the road. He runs up to him and looks over his body. 

Samaritan: (worried) Are you okay? What happened to you? (Lovingly)Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you.

Samaritan takes a cloth and ties it around the man’s head. He gives the man a drink.

Narrator: After, the Good Samaritan had bound the man’s wounds. He poured oil and wine and put the man on his own horse, and brought him to an inn and took care of him all night long. In the morning the Samaritan prepared to leave and found the innkeeper.

Samaritan: (to the innkeeper)Here is two dollars. Please take care of this man. If this is not enough money, I will pay you more when I come back. 

Innkeeper: Okay

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For further clarification you could watch: The Parable of the Good Samaritan LDS Bible Video

Three people passed by the robbed man on the road: the priest, the Levite, and the Samaritan. All of these men were the man's neighbor, because we are all children of God. Only one, the Samaritan, was a good neighbor. He represented what it means to "love thy neighbor as thyself" by showing compassion and mercy on the robbed man. 

Show The Good Samaritan, by Walter Rane

Who are our neighbors? How can we be like the Good Samaritan? Discuss with your family members if there is someone at work or school that might need help or a friend. What can we do to be more loving to our neighbors?

Bear your testimony of how being loving and showing charity to our fellow men can help keep us on the path to inherit eternal life. 

Optional Activity: Coloring Page

Closing Song: "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief" (Hymnal, 29)

Closing Prayer:

Refreshments:

No Bake Cookie Dough Fudge Recipe

Lesson 15: Easter

April 15-21
Easter
"O Grave, Where is Thy Victory"

Materials: a plastic Easter egg, a real egg, an egg dying kit, hard boiled eggs. Any videos or books you would like to use to tell the story of Easter.

Opening Song: "He Sent His Son" (Children's Songbook, 34)
Opening Prayer:
Scripture: Matthew 28: 1 "He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."

Attention Activity:
Hold up a plastic Easter egg. What is this? What holiday is coming up on Sunday? Eggs are a symbol of Easter. Hold up the real egg. What is inside this egg? Eggs have new life inside of them; this is why they are symbolic for Easter. At Easter time we celebrate how Jesus was resurrected and made alive again. When you look at Easter eggs, try to remember Jesus and how he was resurrected. 

Lesson: 

Share the story of Easter with your family starting with the events of the Atonement. You can use a book, a church video (see below), use your own words, or use the simple story I provide below. 

Video Links: 

"The Lamb of God" video  An overarching view of the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. This is the video I grew up watching every Easter put out by the Church in 1992. (approx. 26 min)

"He is Risen" Part of the newer "Bible Video" series put out by the Church in 2016. (approx. 7 min)

Easter Story: 
On a Thursday night, Jesus had a special feast to celebrate the Jewish holiday of the Passover with His apostles. At the end of their dinner, He took out bread and wine and gave the apostles the first ever Sacrament. Show In Remembrance of Me, by Walter Rane

After the Sacrament, He took Peter, James, and John with Him to the Mount of Olives to a garden called, Gethsemane. When he got there he went off by himself to pray. As He prayed, he suffered for all of our sins and felt all of our pain. This is what we call, the Atonement. Have your family repeat the words "The Atonement". Jesus was in so much pain, He actually bled. After this special prayer, He met back up with the apostles and was approached by Jewish guards. With the help of Judas Iscariot, they arrested Jesus and threw Him in jail. Show O My Father, by Simon Dewey

The next day, Jesus was put on trial and many bad things were done to him. He was whipped, beaten, and had a crown of thorns put on His head. After all this was done to Jesus, the soldiers took him to a hill and nailed his hands and feet to wood shaped like a cross. On the cross Jesus said, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34) Then Jesus died. Show The Crucifixion, by Harry Anderson



Jesus' body was wrapped in special fabric and his family and disciples put ointments on Him so his body wouldn't stink. They put His body in a tomb, which is a room made to bury the dead. A big stone was rolled in front of the entrance so that no one could get in or out. On Sunday, Mary Magdalene, one of Jesus' disciples, went to visit Jesus' tomb. When she got there, she saw the stone had been rolled away and the tomb was empty. When Mary turned around she saw a man.  It was the Savior. He called her by name. Jesus had been resurrected. Mary went and told other disciples that she had seen Christ and spoke with Him. Later, other disciples saw the Savior resurrected and made alive again. Show He is Risen by Greg Olsen


Discussion:
Hold up the plastic egg again and open it. Just like the egg is empty on the inside, the tomb where Jesus was buried was empty after Jesus' resurrection. Sometimes we find hidden things like candy or other treasures inside our Easter eggs. This too is symbolic. Jesus Christ was resurrected and because of his sacrifice, we can all be resurrected too. That means that one day, after we die, we will be resurrected just like the Savior was. This is Heavenly Father's gift to us. The treasure inside our Easter eggs symbolizes the gift of eternal life.

Activity: 

Dying Easter Eggs

Easter Eggs were originally died red to remind us of Christ's blood which was shed for us. Now we dye them all sorts of fun colors. Have hard boiled eggs prepared as well as everything you need to decorate them like an egg dying kit from your local store. As you dye your eggs, have your children repeat to your why the egg should remind us of Easter and the Resurrection. 

Closing Song: "Did Jesus Really Live Again" (Children's Songbook, 64)
Closing Prayer:

Refreshment:

Resurrection Rolls recipe here These are another fun way to teach your kids via object lesson about the "empty tomb" and Easter.