APRIL 2022 - Overview
Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
WEEK ONE
Walking On Water
Matthew 14:22-33
Jesus walks on water and saves Peter when he begins to sink.
WEEK TWO
Palm Sunday
Matthew 21:1-11, 15-16
The people spread coats on the road and shout, “Hosanna!” when they hear that Jesus is coming.
WEEK THREE
Easter
Matthew 26:21-30; 27:1-2; 28: 1-7
Jesus dies and is buried in a tomb, but three days later, He comes back. Jesus is alive!
WEEK FOUR
Breakfast on the Beach
John 21:1-14
After Jesus comes back, He makes breakfast on the beach for His friends, the disciples.
MEMORY VERSE
“I am with you always.”
Matthew 28:20, NIV
DO THIS:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning! Who is always with [child’s name]? Jesus is always with [child’s name]!”
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, ask your child what they are looking forward to most about Easter.
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, thank You that our friend, Jesus, is always with us. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
BATH TIME
Add plastic toy figures/animals to bath time. Show your child how to make them walk on water. As your child plays, talk about how Jesus really did walk on water. Jesus can do anything, like always be with us.
Week 1 | 3 April - 9 April
Walking On Water
Jesus walks on water and saves Peter when he begins to sink.
SCRIPTURE:
Matthew 14:22-33
DO THIS (MORNING TIME):
When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning! Who is always with [child’s name]? Jesus is always with [child’s name]!”
MEMORY VERSE
“I am with you always.”
Matthew 28:20, NIV
Week 2 | 10 April - 16 April
Palm Sunday
The people spread coats on the road and shout, “Hosanna!” when they hear that Jesus is coming.
SCRIPTURE:
Matthew 21:1-11, 15-16
DO THIS (DRIVE TIME):
While on the go, ask your child what they are looking forward to most about Easter.
MEMORY VERSE
“I am with you always.”
Matthew 28:20, NIV
Week 3 | 17 April - 23 April
Easter
Jesus dies and is buried in a tomb, but three days later, He comes back. Jesus is alive!
SCRIPTURE:
Matthew 26:21-30; 27:1-2; 28: 1-7
DO THIS (CUDDLE TIME):
Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, thank You that our friend, Jesus, is always with us. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
MEMORY VERSE
“I am with you always.”
Matthew 28:20, NIV
Week 4 | 24 April - 7 May
Breakfast on the Beach
After Jesus comes back, He makes breakfast on the beach for His friends, the disciples.
SCRIPTURE:
John 21:1-14
DO THIS (BATH TIME):
Add plastic toy figures/animals to bath time. Show your child how to make them walk on water. As your child plays, talk about how Jesus really did walk on water. Jesus can do anything, like always be with us.
MEMORY VERSE
“I am with you always.”
Matthew 28:20, NIV