Holy Week resources for reflection
During the week leading up to Easter Sunday, when we celebrate that Jesus is risen from the dead and alive today, we want to provide some resources to help us reflect on the journey to the cross and the empty tomb. Each day will be different and some days will be aimed at all ages and some days just at adults. Keep checking back daily!
Catch up on our Easter Sunday All Age Service HERE .
Updated Easter Sunday 12 April
This Easter many of us will be feeling trapped or hemmed in - by circumstances, by loneliness or isolation, even by our own feelings. But what can the Easter story tell us about hope that can sustain us through this time? Could there be a better story for us being written whilst we feel so in limbo - God's brilliant, beautiful, transformational story? A prayer for all of us this oh so unusual and unexpected Easter Sunday.
Saturday 11 April
Thoughts on ‘Holy Saturday: Easter doubt and the Coronavirus pandemic’ from Patrick Regan (who heads up Kintsugi Hope)
Friday 10 April
Here is a challenge for the Easter weekend, why not try designing a scene from the Easter story in lego. Maybe you could then email info@ebe.org.uk a photo so we can share with others.
Thursday 9 April
Easter will be very different for us this year! But for thousands of Christians feelings of uncertainty, fear and even loss are only too common – especially at Easter. Join with the persecuted church in praying for protection, and in claiming the hope which we all have through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
On the Open Doors website, you can download a resource to help you pray for persecuted Christians throughout Holy Week, join with a family in Sri Lanka praying Psalm 23, and download a Sri Lanka colouring sheet for children.
Wednesday 8 April
OFFENSIVE GRACE - How deserving are others of your grace & love? Watch this short video clip of Esther sharing on the FuelCast. Why not subscribe to receive these daily video clips for free from the amazing team at FuelCast. Find out more here.
Tuesday 7 April
Below is a music video to help us all reflect today. Activity sheets are downloadable for children HERE.
Monday 6 April
Below is a video of an Easter garden that was made by Rosemary Reed. If you want to have a go at making one, then check out this blog post HERE explaining why and what to do.
LECTIO 365 is a daily devotional resource produced by 24-7 Prayer, that helps you pray the Bible every day. The theme during this week is *The Cross and The Crisis* and today we look at “The Cross and The Crisis of Loneliness.” Check out how to download the app - https://lectio365.24-7prayer.com/share?devotional=2020-04-06
Sunday 5 April - Palm Sunday
Prayer Spaces in Schools have produced an amazing resource called ‘Prayer Space at Home’ - why not give this Palm Sunday activity a try? All you need is some leaves or paper will do and then get creative discussing the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem. Full details here - https://buff.ly/2X7RnZA
A thought on palm Sunday: why its ok to be finding this tough - watch this video.
