Do you know where the most pretzels are made in the United States? Pennsylvania makes 80% of America's pretzels!! But who invented pretzels? There are lots of ideas and most people think they started out as a part of something religious. One of the ideas is that an Italian priest made them as a prize for children who learned their prayers. He made them to look like folded arms as in prayer. That's kind of a good prize for the children, isn't it. Why is it important to pray? Because Jesus told us to pray. He even gave us an example of how to pray. But prayer is just talking to God like we would talk to our friend. It would be pretty sad to go a long time without talking to our friend, wouldn't it? God wants to talk to him often. He's really interested in hearing you say that you love Him and that you need His help. Go eat a pretzel, and then spend some time talking to God today.
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Do you know any two people who really look alike? How about Carl and Caleb, they look alike! This is their special day. It is also a fun day to dress just like your friend or sibling. Maybe you and your mom or dad can do your hair the same today. Have fun with this day! It reminds me that the Bible says we were created in the image of God. That doesn't mean that we look like Him, it means that we have some of the same qualities as He does. But the Bible also says that we become a Christian we should be "imitators of God." (Eph 5:1). That means that we should strive to copy Him. Just like Jesus, we should be filled with the fruit of the spirit. Can you sing the song? Can you name them in order? I can hear you singing "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness,goodness, and self-control." That's what we want to look like today, and every day! It is Easter and the grass is turning green and the Easter candy is almost gone from the Walmart shelf. I heard someone say that Easter is canceled this year. OH NO IT'S NOT. We still are celebrating Jesus but we just can't be together. Look at the picture. Do you see that white cloth hanging on the cross. That is what we are celebrating. That is the fabric that was wrapped around Jesus' body, but He doesn't need it anymore. He is risen! What are you going to do today since we can't go visiting with our family and friends? Does that make you sad? or mad? or just going crazy cuz you want to go somewhere - anywhere? Just remember that this will all be over soon (we hope) and then you can remember back to all that is happened. I hope that you have had more time with your family and realize more now how much we have to help each other. Happy Easter Here's a fun Easter children's video you could watch together with your siblings. (link) |
AuthorWriten by Sue Van Hal, Children's Church Leader Archives
July 2020
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