Young Believers’ Discovery Zone
The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Happy Easter everyone! The Easter season lasts for 50 days until Pentecost. During these joyful days we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, his rising up into heaven on Ascension, and the gift of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost to Jesus’ followers which enabled them to spread the faith in many languages. Our Lenten discipline is finished. We get to say and sing “Alleluia” once again! We know Jesus always lives in us and loves us and hears our prayers. Take time to thank Jesus for all he has done for you!
I hope you have a joyful and blessed Eastertide!
Miss Nancy
Easter eggs are a symbol of the Resurrection
Do you know why we color eggs at Easter? It is an ancient tradition. Eggs are a symbol of Resurrection. Think about an egg. It has a hard outer shell and when the chick comes out of the egg, it is alive. It reminds us of Jesus being in the tomb and then coming out the tomb alive. There are many ways to dye or decorate eggs. In the countries of Ukraine eggs are often decorated with many colors and beautiful designs and are works! Here are some paper egg patterns to color to make your own paper pysanky.
If you want to use real eggs:
Real pysanky are made by first piercing small holes in the top and bottom of the egg using a shard pointed tool, blowing out the liquid egg, and then letting the shell dry out before decorating. The eggshells are very fragile!
You could draw designs on hardboiled eggs with a wax pencil and then dye the eggs. The dye will not stick to the wax pencil designs. Or you can use paint pen markers to paint designs on hardboiled eggs or wooden eggs you can get at a craft store!
Design Your Own Easter Egg Coloring Page
Pre-K/Kindergarten
Elementary School
This corner is all about discovering who God created you to be and designing a life full of His light. Whether you’re looking for a new way to pray, a creative craft to build, or a story that makes you think, you’ll find it here. Take a deep breath, grab your supplies, and let’s see what God is doing today!
BUILD IT!
A great activity workbook about what happened in the days after Jesus arose from the tomb. Have fun!
COLOR IT!
Thomas with Jesus Coloring Page
Road to Emmaus Walk Coloring Page
He is Risen Breakfast by the Sea Coloring Page
Jesus with Children Coloring Page
He is Risen Happy Families & Church Bells Coloring Page
Women Visiting Tomb Coloring Page
WRITE IT!
WALK IT!
THINK IT!
Middle School & Young Adult
So, what happened after Jesus rose from the dead until he ascended into heaven? After he rose from the tomb, he was seen first by Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb. She did not recognize him until he called her by name (read the Gospel according to John 20: 11-18). He then appeared four more times in the Gospels after he was risen:
On the road to Emmaus where he joined up with two of his followers walking on the road. They did not recognize him until he sat at dinner with them and blessed and broke the bread! Then they knew who he was and he then disappeared. (read in the Gospel according to Luke 24:13-35).
In the upper room where he showed the disciples (except for Thomas who was not there) the wounds in his hands and feet and where he breathed on them and told them they had received the Holy Spirit {read in the Gospel according to John 20:19-23}. 8 days later, he appeared again to the disciples and this time the doubting Thomas was there. Only after Jesus showed Thomas his hands and feet did he realize it truly was Jesus standing in front of him. (read in the Gospel according to John 20:24-28)
At the seaside where he appeared to Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, James, John and two others. They were fishing and having no luck catching anything. Jesus called to them and told them to dip the net into the other side of the boat where they caught so many fish they could barely haul it to shore. John was the first to realize it was Jesus telling them how to catch the fish. On the shore, when Jesus blessed and broke the bread the disciples recognized him. It is here that Jesus commanded Peter to tend and care for those who follow Christ. (read in the Gospel according to John 21:1-19}.
In his appearances after rising from the tomb, Jesus is preparing his disciples to continue to spread God’s word throughout the world with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
LISTEN & BREATHE
CREATE & DESIGN
He is Risen Resurrection Cross Coloring Page
ASK & DISCOVER
Have you started a faith journal yet? Perhaps you would like to think and write about how Jesus has impacted your life and consider some ways you can share His love and message with others. We are all called to be His disciples!
CONNECT & SHARE
Suggested Books for Reading
The Good News of Easter: Celebrating the Glory of the Resurrection Story Rousseaux Brasseur; art by Sian James. Harvest Kids Publisher. ISBN -13 9780736989237. Ages 4-8. In our library. Available in hardcover or Audiobook/CD.
R is for Risen- an ABC Easter Story Crystal Bowman & Teri McKinley; Illustrated by Jacqueline L. Nunez. Tyndale Kids Publisher. ISBN-13 978-1496487292. Ages 3-6. Available hardcover, Kindle. In our library.
The Easter Story written and illustrated by Carol Heyer. Ideals Children’s Books. ISBN -13 978-082484397. Ages 2-6. Hard cover and paperback. In our library
The Easter Story Stephanie Jeffs; illustrations by John Haysom. Abingdon Press. ISBN -13 978-0687087402. Ages 7 and up. Available paperback and hardcover. In our library
Journey to Easter – Carol Bergt illustrations by Anton Petrov. Concordia Publishing. ISBN-13 978-0758606303. 4 and up. Hardcover available used. In our library
The Easter Lamb John Greco; illustrations by Sian James. Zonderkidz publications. ISBN-13 978-0310152156. Ages 4-7. In our library. Available hardcover or Kindle. Ages 10 and up
The Thornbush Michael Laughlin; illustrated by Richard Sterguez. Thomas Nelson, Inc, publisher. ISBN-13 978-0849959684. Ages 3-8. Hardcover. In our library.
A Christ-centered Easter Emily Belle Freeman. Shadow Mountain Publisher ISBN-13 978-1629724188. Available hardcover, paperback, Kindle. Ages 4-6. In our library. Available hardcover, paperback and Kindle.
Easter Stories for Teens Loveleen Blue. Independent publication. ISBN-13 979-825111791. Paperback or Kindle. Ages 10 and up. In our library.
You Were Made to Make a Difference Max Lucado; illustrations by Jenna Lucado Bishop. Tommy Nelson Publisher. ISBN-13 978-1400316007. Ages 13-18. Available paperback, Kindle, Audiobook. In our library.
The Holy Bible in our library and available at booksellers everywhere and e-book readers!
