Jesus Lives!

Story telling

Our April Messy Church was a beautiful, powerful journey through the Easter story, walking step by step with Jesus from Palm Sunday to the resurrection. The children brought the story to life through drama, prayer, songs, and crafts, reflecting on the great sacrifice Jesus made so that our friendship with God could be restored.

We began with Jesus’ triumphant arrival in Jerusalem , the children acted out the scene, laying down palm leaves and cheering for the King riding on a colt. The atmosphere then shifted as we followed Jesus through His trial, His long walk to Golgotha, His death on the cross, and His burial in the tomb.

But that wasn’t the end of the story, joy filled the room as we reached Sunday!
We celebrated the new hope we have through Jesus’ sacrifice and victory over death.

Creative Prayer

🌱 During our Creative Prayer, we planted sunflower seeds as a symbol of hope and transformation.
Each child filled their pot with soil and gently placed in a seed, learning that just like a seed must “die” to bring forth a beautiful flower, Jesus’ sacrifice brings new life to us all. We prayed together, thanking Him for making a way for us to grow, change, and become more like Him.

Songs of the Day

🎶 Our songs for the day were full of joy and meaning:

• Jesus Strong and Kind
• Jumping Up and Down (I’m Gonna Praise the Lord)
• Alive, Alive
• The Best Thing About Easter https://youtu.be/FBliyIsUdfI?si=cToJWdc8FydnULat

Craft Time

🎨 For our crafts, the children created:

• A full Easter scene using an Easter kit from Baker Ross

• A mini “empty tomb” using a doughnut, icing sugar, and flowers — complete with the stone rolled away!

Verse of the Day

The key verse we focused on was:

“Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” — John 12:24

Next Messy Church Session:

We’d love if you could join us for our next Messy Church Session. For details of when and where, please visit our events page: https://lovemessychurch.co.uk/events/list/ Can’t wait to meet you there!

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Session Blueprint (For Leaders & Volunteers)

• Theme: The Sacrifice and the Resurrection
• Bible Focus: Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem, crucifixion, and resurrection
• Key Verse: John 12:24

Songs:

• Jesus Strong and Kind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5Y8s-Sz_ac
• Jumping Up and Down https://youtu.be/O2u_w5rcFqY?si=BibX3okDnuPVfRZ1
• Alive, Alive https://youtu.be/LXYr0IswMQg?si=KivhYKQgFdo8Dfuu
• The Best Thing About Easter https://youtu.be/FBliyIsUdfI?si=cToJWdc8FydnULat

Storytelling Format:

• Children acted out Palm Sunday (laying palm leaves)
• Walked through the Easter story to resurrection, elements of the story in an outdoor space (dependant on location and weather)

Creative Prayer:

• Planting sunflower seeds to reflect new life through sacrifice
• Thanking Jesus for restoring our friendship with God and helping us grow in love

Crafts:

• Easter scene using Baker Ross kits Easter kit from Baker Ross
• Empty tomb food craft (doughnut, icing sugar, Oreo’s, flower petals)

Faith Focus:

• Jesus’ sacrifice brings hope and new life
• We are invited to grow into people who reflect His love

Refreshments:

• Doughnut “tombs” with decorative elements to symbolise the resurrection
• Hot Chocolate, Water and Juices.