APRIL 2021

Week One

Matthew 26:20-30; 27:45-50; 28:1-7

People hurt Jesus so bad that He dies, but on the third day, Jesus comes back, just like He said.

Week Two

John 21:1-14

Jesus makes breakfast for His friends, the disciples, so they can see that He is alive.

Week Three

Acts 2:42-47

Giving people clothes, food, and a place to stay when they need it are ways we can love like Jesus.

Week Four

Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus told His friends to tell everyone that He loves them and He wants to be their friend forever.

REMEMBER THIS

"How wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ."

Ephesians 3:18, NIV

SAY THIS

Who wants to be your friend forever? Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Morning Time

When you go into your child's room, say, "Good morning! We have SO much to celebrate because Jesus is alive and He wants to be our friend forever!"
 

Drive Time

As you drive or take a walk, talk about how Jesus did special things for His friends, the disciples, like make them breakfast on a beach. Next, talk about things you both can do to be a good friend. Jesus wants to be our friend forever and He wants us to be a good friend, too

Cuddle Time

Cuddle with your child this month and pray, "Dear God, [name of child] and I want to love people the way Jesus taught us to love people. Please help us see the needs of others and be willing to share our clothes, food, and home to help others. Thank You for giving us Jesus to be our friend forever, and teach us how to be a good friend. We love You, God. In Jesus' name, amen."
 

Bath Time

Grab some bath crayons and take turns drawing pictures on the tub. Each time one of you draws a picture, tell each other all about it. As you dry your child off, tell them that Jesus has something He wants us to go and tell. Jesus wants us to go and tell everyone everywhere that He loves them and He wants to be their friend forever!