Easter Egg Blessing Milestone Moment
Posted on March 24, 2016 by spiritofjoy No comments
At the heart of equipping people for their lifelong faith formation are the Four Keys for practicing faith. These faith practices are central to every milestone and integrated into people’s daily lives as well as the life of the local congregation. These four daily faith practices are simple, doable, and practical: Caring Conversations, Devotions, Service, and Rituals and Traditions.
Faith in Jesus Christ is at the center of our lives. This includes in the midst of our conversations and texts with others. Gather around a meal or snack and use this Four Keys outline.
Caring Conversations
Process these thoughts and questions:
What are some memories you have about coloring Easter eggs?
Have you ever gone to an Easter egg hunt? Tell a story about that experience.
How do Easter eggs remind you of the message of Easter?
Devotions
Read John 11:25-26 (CEV)
Jesus then said, “I am the one who raises the dead to life! Everyone who has faith in me will live, even if they die. And everyone who lives because of faith in me will never really die. Do you believe this?”
What question would you like to ask Jesus about the resurrection?
Coloring Easter eggs is more than a fun activity. The eggs and the colors remind us of new life filled with joy in Christ. How do you experience the joy of the resurrection in your daily life?
Suggested Songs: Jesus Loves Me and Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Service
Schedule a time to color eggs together with family and friends. Fill plastic eggs with candy or other gifts. Deliver these eggs in baskets to those who are home bound or in nursing and assisted living homes. Take time to engage in caring conversations and prayer with those you visit.
Rituals and Traditions
Place an egg in each person’s hand as you bless them with this prayer:
Dear God, we thank you for the gift of Easter eggs, a sign of new life and of Christ’s resurrection. May the joy of Easter be a reminder of the joy we have in you now and always through Christ’s death and resurrection. Christ is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia.
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