Room B

April 24th

CHRIST IS RISEN!

HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA!

Our Bible story this week comes from

Matthew 28

English Standard Version (ESV)

The Resurrection

28 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. ² And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. ³ His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. ⁴ And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. ⁵ But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. ⁶ He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he^[a] lay. ⁷ Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” ⁸ So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. ⁹ And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. ¹⁰ Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”

This story can also be found in Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20.

Major Points for PDO: Jesus had died on the cross and was buried in a tomb.

That Sunday some women came to visit His tomb.

The tomb was empty!

An angel said that Jesus was alive!

Mary Magdalene saw Jesus alive!

Jesus is alive!

Major Points for Adults:

Easter celebrates Christ's victory over sin, death, and the devil, as well as the promise of our justification and everlasting life.

Song:

This Is The Day

This is the day (This is the day)

That the LORD hath made (That the LORD hath made.)

I will rejoice (I will rejoice)

And be glad in it (and be glad in it)

This is the day that the LORD hath made.

I will rejoice and be glad in it!

This is the day,

This is the day, that the LORD hath made

These are a few of the activities we have planned for this week:

*He is Risen craft

*Painting a purple picture of choice

*Making a butterfly book

*Read the Very Hungry Caterpillar

*Making our own caterpillars

*Color matching and lacing big buttons

*Fine motor work with stickers

*Creating with purple play doh

*Exploring the rice table with Easter Eggs

*Patterning with crosses

*Playing games to reinforce our colors, numbers and shapes

*Taste testing and charting Jelly Beans

Exciting Zion School Announcement:

Seeing changes outside, but wonder what is happening inside the walls?  Lots! Mark Lekar, Marc Debrick, and others will be conducting tours to members and school parents interested in seeing the progress inside the school’s construction zone. 

The tours will take place this Sunday, April 27 from 10:30 – 12:30 pm  The building will be open during those times and we will ask entry into the new buildings to be through the school hallway doors adjacent to the kitchen and Miss Limback’s room (inside the main school building).  Please, no access by crossing any fence lines (too many obstacles and possibly mud if you cross a fence). You will be free to roam once inside and several folks will be present to answer questions. Please be cognizant that this is a construction site and all smaller children must be kept in check to avoid any possible injuries – we want all to visit and enjoy the excitement but caution that all must be careful while the site is open.

Check out the fun we had today:

Free choice purple painting

Play doh fun

Counting and stamping butterflies to make a counting book

Matching patterns using crosses

Creating beautiful butterflies after reading

 The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Free choice play time

We love to use our imaginations and play with our friends.

These are some of the ways we pray

 We fold our hands, close our eyes and calm our bodies when we talk to God. Each child may choose the best position for themselves. We are learning everyday how much God loves us and how happy He is when we come to Him in prayer.