Draw a Picture

Have your kids draw a picture of Jesus after He rose from the dead, and bring it in to Bible Trek on Sunday!

 

 

“So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples” ~ Matthew 28:8

Pass the Prayer Cross

I was browsing Pinterest this afternoon and I came across this idea, and thought I'd pass it on!  It's a family prayer cross - - this woman made it to be passed around the table during prayer time so that the kids would start to understand how to wait their turn to pray (and not interrupt each other), and to help them focus on Jesus as they prayed.  What a clever idea!

 

 

Find the instructions at this site: http://www.inlieuofpreschool.com/pass-the-prayer-cross/

Jelly Bean Prayer

Photo credit: http://churchhousecollection.blogspot.com/2012/03/jelly-bean-prayer-coloring-pages.html

10 Ways to Teach Kids about Easter

This is seriously an amazing blog post!  10 great ways to help your kids grasp the story of Easter.  I highly recommend it!  Just follow this link: http://www.leeanngtaylor.com/teach-kids-about-easter/#sense

Easter Break 2014

Bible Trek will resume on Sunday, April 27, 2014.

Resurrection Rolls Recipe

{Photo credit for all photos used in this post goes to the beautiful blog called Eat at Allie's}

 
Today we made Resurrection Rolls in Bible Trek, and we'd like to share the recipe with you here.  Try making them at home, and perhaps use it as a way to connect with your kids spiritually!
 
Ingredients:
Marshmallows {Body of Christ}
Crescent Rolls {Tomb}
Butter {Oils to anoint Jesus' body for burial}
Cinnamon {Spice to anoint Jesus' body for burial}
Sugar {Spice to anoint Jesus' body for burial}

 
Step One: Anoint Jesus' Body for Burial
Cover the marshmallow in melted butter, then roll in mixture of cinnamon and sugar.

 
Step Two: Place Jesus' Body in the Tomb
Wrap the marshmallow in the crescent roll and pinch all openings together tightly.  Bake according to package directions.

Step Three: Arrive at tomb to find it empty!
Once baked, the marshmallow will have melted and your tomb will be empty!  Jesus is alive!

Verses to read while baking together

~ Matthew 27:57-28:4 {This is the end of the passage we talked about in Bible Trek today}
~ John 20:1-18

Reading the Bible Together

In this week's Field Guide we asked you to ponder this question: How can you make reading the Bible together part of your regular routine?

This is something that does not always come naturally.  First, someone has to take the initiative to make it happen.  Then, everyone else in the family has to get on board (boy, what a feat that can be!).  And once everyone is convinced, there are so many logistical questions to be answered: When will we do it?  How long will it take?  What devotional will we use, or how much of the Bible will we read each day?  It can all be so overwhelming - - and even if you get past all of these hurdles, it's tough to stick with it.

Let me tell you one simple thing that makes it all worth it, though:

YOU are the greatest influence on your kids.

That's right - - YOU!

Not Pastor Gloria.  Not Ms. Elizabeth.  Not your child's coach.  YOU.

That's why we send home Field Guides each week: because we know that one hour in Bible Trek each week is not going to make lifelong followers of Christ.  We plant seeds in Bible Trek, but you cover them with soil and water them and give them sunlight.

So I strongly encourage you to think about how you can foster spiritual growth in your child at home.  You already have a great start, bringing your kids to church!  Bring Jesus home with you, and you will be amazed at what you see happen in your family!

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