Parent Newsletter

In our ‘Because He Loves Us’ series, children will discover the incredible love of Jesus shown through His journey to the cross and beyond. We’ll walk through key moments leading up to Easter, from Jesus predicting His death to His sacrifice on the cross and His victory over the grave. Children will learn that Jesus willingly gave His life so we can live in relationship with God. Our prayer is that children begin to understand the depth of Jesus’ love—that even while we were still sinners, He chose us. And because of that love, we are forgiven, made new, and called to share His love with others.

This week, children learned why Easter is such an important celebration. They discovered that sin separates us from God, and that before Jesus, God’s people offered sacrifices over and over again. Children were introduced to Jesus as the “Lamb of God” who came to take away the sin of the world (John 1:29) and make a way for us to be close to God again. Through an interactive object lesson using water, pepper, and soap, they saw a picture of how we cannot remove sin on our own, but Jesus cleanses us completely. We also read Matthew 27:50-54 and 28:1-10 and celebrated the good news that Jesus did not stay dead, but He rose again! Children were reminded that Jesus chose to do this for us—because He loves us—and that through Him, we can be forgiven and live in relationship with God.

Foundational Verse:
“Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”
John 1:29 NLT

Our heart is to partner with you in nurturing your child’s faith. We believe discipleship begins in the home, and when families talk about God together and involve Him in daily life, it makes a lasting impact. These simple ideas can help you keep the conversation going throughout the week:

When it’s time to bathe/shower or wash hands, remind your child of the object lesson we did in church. Talk about how we can’t wash away sin on our own, but Jesus cleans our hearts. You might say, “Just like soap washes away dirt, Jesus washes away our sin!”

Throughout the week, point out moments of love (e..g, helping a sibling, sharing, or showing kindness), and connect it back to Jesus. Ask, “Why did Jesus die and come back to life?” and encourage them to answer, “Because He loves us!”

Use simple, ongoing conversations to help your child remember and apply what they learned. This can be easily incorporated in your day-to-day routine. Try asking these questions during dinner, in the car, or right before bed:  

• “Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God?” Talk about how people used to offer sacrifices, and how Jesus became the perfect sacrifice for us.
• “What does it mean to you that Jesus made a way for us to be close to God? How can we stay close to God in our day-to-day life?”