Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, the day Jesus entered Jerusalem. On Thursday, he attended the Last Supper and shared the bread and cup with his disciples. Later that evening, Jesus spent a long night in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. On Good Friday, Jesus was betrayed, crucified, and
Lent is a season of preparation for Easter and an important time to remember why Jesus died for us. It’s a season when we spend extra time reflecting on the depths of God’s love for us and remembering our need to turn from sin. Activities like making crafts, writing prayers,
Lent is a great opportunity to teach kids about the importance of service. You can help create a service project for your students. You can help them collect donations for people in need, participate in a clean-up day, or spend time volunteering at a food pantry. Empowering kids to serve
Lent enables Christians to take a special pause and reflect on their spiritual journey. It teaches us the importance of repentance, self-discipline, and putting others before ourselves. It encourages us to practice intentional prayer and recognize our need for God in our lives. It provides an opportunity to draw nearer
Lent is a great opportunity to make prayer and reflection central aspects of your family’s life. As with any Christian practice, it is important for the adults in the family to be involved in both praying for their own sake as well as teaching their children how to pray. Spending
Are you looking for Ash Wednesday Lutheran ideas? Teachers can introduce the Ash Wednesday tradition and discuss its spiritual significance with their students. They can read and reflect on scripture passages from the Old and New Testaments related to repentance, forgiveness, and renewal. Encourage your students to focus their prayers
How do you help your students understand what Ash Wednesday means? There are a few different physical means that allow us to remember this season. We begin with the ashes that remind us of our identities in Christ. It also signifies the beginning of a time of fasting or giving
Jesus’ miracles are such a special part of His ministry as His divine nature was put on display. However, it can sometimes feel like these miracles are just a distant part of history. Yet, they are a vital reminder of his loving and compassionate nature. Five Two Ministry Have you
What does it look like to go and make disciples? In Lutheran schools, we teach students daily about God’s Word. That is the first step to developing a disciple. Second, we correct students to help them grow in their faith and actions. Lutheran schools also have role models who help
Do you need a new school activities list for NLSW? I love the culture and community of my ministry. As our school grew, the staff set high standards for student behavior. When new kids come into our school, they are welcome by kind friends who show them the love of
