eKids Junior

...Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 

John 13:34 (NLT)


Say With Me Ages 2-3

1. Say Together: Love everyone!

2. Say Together: Jesus loved first!


Q&A Ages 4–Kindergarten

1. Who showed love to all of us? Jesus

2. Why do we show love to others and give them what they need? 

Because Jesus loves us.


Family Challenge

Jesus didn’t just show love to the people He liked. He showed love to everyone. He will help you show love to everyone, just like He did!


You’ll Need

• Pictures of lots of different people

Directions

1. Find pictures together of lots of different people in books, on the Internet, at the library, or around your house.

2. Look at the pictures together.

3. Each time you look at a person, ask, “Should I show love to this person?”

4. Answer together, “Yes! I show love to everyone!”


eKids JR Take Home Page

eKids

Review the Point: Jesus loves you. Copy Him and love others.


Review the Verse: Ephesians 5:2 NLT Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. ...


Going Deeper Questions:

  • What do you think you can do to love others the way Jesus loves us?
  • When is it difficult for you to put others first?
  • When do you think it’s okay to keep something foryourself instead of giving it up?

Wrap Up

  • Think of someone you need to show love to and share what you can do for them.
  • Ask kids what they’d like to talk with God about.
  • Pray together

Activity Page Easter

Encounter Student Ministry

Review the Point: Everyone sins, but God’s grace wins.


Review the Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.


Going Deeper Questions:

• What do you think it means to sin?

• All people sin, including you and me. How do you think sin hurts us?

• What do you think God’s grace does for us when we choose to follow Jesus?

• What do you think is wrong with saying, “It’s okay to sin because God will just give you grace anyway.”


Wrap Up

• Pray together.

Sunday Morning Worship

Question #1: What does it really mean when Pastor Chris asks Do You Know Him (Jesus)? Is there truly a difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him personally? Can you honestly say that you know Him in a personal way? If not, what steps can you take today to form that personal relationship with Jesus?


Question #2: How would you have responded in the moment if you were the Roman soldier that was mentioned in Mark 15:39? How does the crucifixion impact your life today?


Question #3: Pastor Chris stated, “The problem for many in today’s culture is that the name Jesus has been downgraded to that of a curse word or an explicit expression.” How do we, as Christians, counteract this in our culture today? 


Question #4: If Jesus is truly the King that rules over all things, how does this impact your daily life? What effect does it have on your family, decisions, and future? Have you allowed Jesus to be the King over all of your life? If not, what is keeping you from doing so?


Question #5: How would you have responded if you were with the women at the tomb that the Angel of the Lord spoke to in Matthew 28? What impact does the fact that Jesus rose from the dead just as He had stated have on your relationship with Him?


Question #6: Romans 5:8 tells us that Jesus died for us while we were sinners. Does knowing this have any impact on your relationship with Him? Why or why not?


Challenge: 

  1. The depths of your relationship with Jesus begins by answering the question, “Do You Know Him?” Take a moment to honestly answer that question today.

  2. Take a moment to evaluate your relationship with Jesus. Make the needed adjustments today. 

  3. Take the needed steps this week to allow Jesus to be the King of every area of your life.