He Is Risen!

I wanted to do a craft with the kids this Easter that was fun and significant. After looking up different crafty websites my friend Kelly thought paper mache eggs looked cute. When she showed me the picture she saw eggs, I saw a tomb! We had the Hanson fam over last Wednesday and created our egg-tombs. After the Good Friday service the kids and I put our little felt "Jesus" in the tomb. We took the tomb with us to Simi Valley and sure enough the first thing Ben asked about Sunday morning was if Jesus was still inside. OF COURSE HE WASN'T because Jesus is ALIVE! The egg-tomb became the center piece on the table with the opening kept uncovered to show everyone that Jesus is no longer in the tomb. It was a really neat way for the kids to have a little visual of a very big concept, one I hope they will grow to understand and cherish more and more every year.

Justin, Jack, Addison and Ben hard at work.



After about 15 minutes Kelly and I became the egg makers.


Ben wanted to draw a face on Jesus. At first he wanted to make a sad face because "he is dead", but then he decided to make a happy face because "he is nice". I thought that was a good idea, seeing as how he doesn't stay dead for very long, and he really is very nice. :-)


Comments

Wendy said…
Oh sweet Addie Girl! He has Risen Indeed! Preach it!
12:14 PM
Julie Snell said…
What a cool idea! I am glad I got to see the finished craft!
3:33 PM
Anonymous said…
What a blessing Addie is ... could the message be any more simple than when spoken by a 2 year old??

Mom
6:33 PM
Anonymous said…
VERY cute. We did the same craft, except we left the Jesus part out. :( [sigh]. no, but seriously we made the egg but put a little marshmellow birdie inside with easter egg grass. Reagan loved her little birdie nest. Of course your ressurected Jesus is MUCH better and MUCH more spiritual, and I'm sort of kicking myself for not thinking of it. But I look forward to next year so I can change it up!! :)

He is Risen!! Isn't this the most blessed time of year?

XOXO
11:50 PM
Dan said…
Sarah, what a wonderful, creative way to communicate THE MESSAGE! It is a beautiful display of your heart, the kids' joy, and God's faithfulness and love for us! Brilliant! I think it is a very marketable idea....of course you would expect the capitalism coming out of me, huh! Think about it though...Love you! dad
8:47 PM
Shae said…
You are so creative. I'd love to know how you did that so we can try it next year (or maybe soon, the Easter message can be taught at anytime of the year!). I miss seeing you!! I have a very sick Braden today, but maybe we can see you later this week. Love and hugs!
6:34 PM
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