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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Test of Faith: Garden of Gethsemane Week 4

As we think about the Easter season, the most important thing we can do is tell others about how Jesus died for them.  But even better, He conquered the grave!

Use the printable story book below to spread the good news.  Print, color, and assemble.  There are two copies...one for you...and one to share!

Printable Book Pages

Printable Book Cover

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Test of Faith: Garden of Gethsemane Week 3

As we prepare for Easter in the coming days, use this site to print and make an Easter wreath which tells the full story including:

1. Jesus enters Jerusalem (palm branch and donkey pictures)

2. The Last Supper (bread and wine pictures)

3. Jesus Prays in Gethsemane (praying hands picture)

4. Jesus is Crucified (cross picture)

5. Resurrection (empty tomb picture)

6. Ascension (Jesus in clouds picture)

7. Holy Spirit Comes Down (dove and flames pictures)

It has printable scriptures for you to include and read together as you make this decorative reminder of what Easter is all about.

Easter Wreath

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Test of Faith: Garden of Gethsemane Week 2

This unit we are learning about the Garden of Gethsemane, but praise God that's not the whole story! Help your child(ren) to understand that the story of Jesus praying in the Garden is part of the whole Easter story. Visit the online picture story and read it together! After reading, print out the book mark and use that as a gift for someone who doesn't know about Jesus.

Online Picture Book Story

Printable Bookmark

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Test of Faith: The Garden of Gethsemane Week 1

This unit is all about the test of faith Jesus experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane.

The link below offers a printable puzzle for your child to color and cutout.  It is a picture of Christ in the Garden.  As you work on this puzzle together, be sure to help your child understand the importance of this place and its importance in the Easter story.

Printable Puzzle