"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5)

Quotes from the Lord's Word (selected quotes relating to Joy Comes in the Morning)

Teaching the Spiritual Concept (talking with children about the Lord at Easter time)

Family Talks:

"Mary Magdalene and the Risen Lord" by the Rev. David Holm
"With Great Joy" - author unknown
"Where the Lord Can Be Found" by the Rev. Lorentz Soneson
"Coming Early to the Sepulcher" by the Rt. Rev. George De Charms

Projects and Activities:

Activities

Prayers for Children (PDF)
Blessings (PDF)
Jumping for Joy (ages 4-8) (PDF)
Story Line: Is the Easter Story Happy or Sad? (ages 8-14) (PDF)
An Easter Representation (ages 8 and up) (PDF)
Easter Crossword Puzzle (ages 9-14) (PDF)
Poster of The Lord God Jesus Christ Our Creator, Redeemer & Savior (ages 9-up) (PDF)
Catching the Light Photography Experiment (ages 10-up) (PDF)
Forcing Flowering Branches (ages 12-up) (PDF)
Imagine the Lord's Joy! (ages 12-up) (PDF)

Projects

Decorating Easter Eggs (all ages) (PDF)
Easter Morning at the Tomb (ages 4-8) (PDF)
Picture the Lord's Ascension (ages 5-10) (PDF)
The Lord Lost and Found (ages 6-10) (PDF)
The Lord Ascending (pinprick project) (ages 6-12) (PDF)
Miracles of Easter Window Wheel (ages 6-12) (PDF)
The Lord Ascends to Heaven (ages 7-10) (PDF)
Angel at the Tomb (paper plate project) (ages 7-12) (PDF)
Picture the Sunrise (ages 7-up) (PDF)
Collage of Seeing the Angel (ages 8-12) (PDF)
Easter Diorama (ages 9-14) (PDF)
Decorate a Quote: "Lo, I am with you..." (ages 10-14) (PDF)
Comparison of Easter Story in 4 Gospels (PDF)
Easter Displays for the Home (PDF)

For more Projects see the Sunday School lessons and projects.

Coloring Pages

The Lord and Mary in Garden (with coloring tips) (PDF)
Two Angels Show that the Lord Is Risen (PDF)
The Lord and Mary Magdalene by Lisa Buss (PDF)
The Angel at the Tomb by Robert Glenn (PDF)
Peter and John Running to the Tomb by Donald Morehead (PDF)

Family Activities

Overview of Projects and Activities for Families (html)

Overview of Projects and Activities for Families (PDF)


Sunday School:

For ages 6-9

Sunday School Lesson 1.33: Easter (PDF)

Religion Project - Easter (PDF)

For ages 9-12

Sunday School Lesson 15: The Easter Story in John (PDF)

Sunday School Lesson 39: Resurrection (PDF)

Easter Sunday School Lesson and Story Strip Project (PDF)

Songs:

Morn of Joy and Morn of Praise by the Rev. Frank Sewall (PDF)
When Very Early in the Dawn (PDF)
The Lord Is Risen Again (PDF)
Lift Up Your Heads, Rejoice (PDF)

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