Hello Friends!
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! In the church year, the Easter season lasts 50 days, all the way until the Day of Pentecost. We have a lot to celebrate! Jesus is alive and his resurrection gives us hope, peace, and joy. During this strange time of social distancing, our normal lives have been upended, but Jesus’ love for us is unchanging. To help your family grow in faith during this time, there is a great resource called “Family Sunday School” that is being offered by Sparkhouse, the Lutheran publisher of the Spark Story Bible.
Each video is about 12 minutes long, and you can stop and start it for discussion or to do the activities. There are downloadable coloring sheets and discussion starters along with the video at the link above. The Bible stories might not match up exactly with the Bible passages in our worship services, but they are all stories that are great for this Easter season.
You and your children can take part in this online Family Sunday School any day of the week. Take a look at it when it is convenient for you, or when you need a bit of inspiration and encouragement! I hope that Family Sunday School will help deepen your faith and give you tools for talking about Jesus’ resurrection to new life. As always, feel free to get in touch with me anytime. You can let me know how things are going, tell me some good news about how God has been at work in your life, and share how you’ve been participating in Family Sunday School! Reformation’s bonds as a church family remain strong, even though we are separated for a time. We are here for you.
Your friend in Christ,
Pastor Paige