Helping Kids Experience the Significance of Easter
BY CHRIS CORBETT
My family knew Easter had something to do with Jesus but that knowledge did not make a difference in our celebration of the Easter holiday. While coloring Easter eggs and waking up Easter morning to baskets filled with candy are wonderful, they must not distract from the true meaning of Easter. As leaders, we must ensure that the kids in our ministry understand the significance of Easter, and we must provide opportunities for the Holy Spirit to draw kids into a deeper relationship with their Savior.
Imagine yourself standing on a hillside watching the crucifixion of Jesus and then walking to the tomb Easter morning and discovering the disappearance of the body of Jesus. How would you feel? What types of smells would you experience? What would you see?
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