Easter Ministry & Outreach Resources
The Good News about Lent, Passover, Palm Sunday, Good Friday & the Resurrection of Jesus
"Christ died for our sins ... was buried ... was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures ..." (1 Cor. 15:3-4) These resources are intended to help you remember and communicate the true Easter message.
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History & Symbols of Easter
Articles:
- Are the Symbols and Customs of Easter of Pagan Origin?
- Easter Christian - Significance, History
- Easter History
- Easter Symbols and Their Meanings
- Easter Symbols - bunny, colors, eggs, lilies
- Is Easter mentioned in the Bible?
- Is the Date of Easter of Pagan Origin?
- Is the Name "Easter" of Pagan Origin?
- What Day is Easter (Resurrection Sunday)? And how is it determined?
- What ... Why ... When ... is Easter?
- What is Holy Week?
Books:
- A Biblical and Historical Look at Easter by Roger Patterson and Dr. Benjamin J. Montoya
- Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter by Ace Collins
Lent
Articles:
Resources:
- Bulletins: Ash Wednesday
- Curriculum: He Chose the Nails Study by Max Lucado
- Curriculum: The Path to the Cross Discovery Guide with DVD: Embracing Obedience and Sacrifice by Ray Vander Laan
- Devotional Readings: On Calvary's Hill: 40 Readings for the Easter Season by Max Lucado
Palm Sunday
Articles:
Misc. Resources:
- Bulletins for Palm Sunday
- Hosanna Banners
- Palm Sunday to Easter: PowerPoint CD-ROM
- Palm Sunday Weaving Activity Kit
- Polyester Palm Leaves
Passover - How It Points to Christ
- Christ in the Passover Pamphlets
- Christ in the Passover (PowerPoint Presentation)
- Passover Seder Plates
- The Messianic Passover Seder Preparation Guide
- The Path To The Cross Discovery Guide, Faith Lessons DVD Lessons
Good Friday
Misc. Resources:
Tracts:
- 10 Reasons Jesus Came to Die Tract - pack of 25
- He Did This Just For You Tract - pack of 25
- Six Hours One Friday Tract - pack of 25
Death & Resurrection of Christ (Apologetics)
Articles:
- Did Christ Really Rise from the Dead?
- Easter Story? - Ask "What If" Questions
- Evidence for the Resurrection
- If I Had Faked the Resurrection
- Medical Aspects of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
- Questions About Easter
- Ten Reasons to Believe Christ Rose from the Dead
- The Science of the Crucifixion
Books:
- Evidence for the Resurrection by Josh McDowell, Sean McDowell
- In Defense of Easter: Answering Critical Challenges to the Resurrection of Jesus by Tim Chaffey
- Is Jesus Alive Today? The Evidence and Why It Matters to You
- The Case for Easter by Lee Strobel
- The Case for the Resurrection by Lee Strobel
Misc. Resources:
Children
Resources for Children's Ministry During the Easter Season:
Articles:
- 3 Simple Ways to Prepare Your Family for Easter
- 6 Steps to Planning an Easter Party for Kidmin
- Easter Child Safety Tips
- Easter Story Eggs
- Five Ways to Prepare Children for Easter
- How to Explain Easter and the Resurrection to Children
- How to Teach Your Child about Easter
- Resurrection Cookies
Books:
Coloring Activities:
- Bookmark: Jesus Is Our Savior! Color Me Easter
- Color Your Own Bracelet: He Lives
- Color Your Own Placemat: He Lives
- Coloring Books for Children
- Creative Easter Coloring Cards
- Free Easter Coloring Pages
Crafts Kits & Activities Ideas:
- Book of Ideas: Easter Crafts and Activities by Gospel Light
- Book of Ideas: The Un-Bunny Book: A Complete Easter Week Celebration for Your Church by RoseKidz
- Idea: Easter Week Wreath - A Palm Sunday to Easter
Craft Kits for Palm Sunday:
- 3D Color Your Own Jesus Enters Jerusalem Craft Kit
- Jesus Enters Jerusalem Pop-Up Palm Sunday Craft Kit
- Palm Craft Kit
DVDs:
- Animated Bible Classics: He Is Risen, DVD
- Animated Bible Classics: He Is Risen, Interactive DVD
- Animated Bible Classics: Worthy Is The Lamb Interactive Video On DVD
- Other Easter DVDs for Children
Lesson Ideas:
- Book: Speaking With Signs: Children's Object Lessons For Lent And Easter
- Download: ABC Easter Lessons (ESV Lesson Set 1) by Answers in Genesis
- Download: ABC Easter Lessons (ESV Lesson Set 2) by Answers in Genesis
- The Gospel Project for Kids: Easter Edition DVD Leader Kit by Lifeway
- 6 Palm Sunday Activities That Preschoolers Will Love
- Easter Egg Prayers
- God Will Always Love You - for preschool age
- Jelly Bean Gospel Poem
- Jesus Has Victory Over Death - for elementary age
- Palm Sunday Lesson for Children
- Palm Sunday Ideas - for ages 6-9 years
- Easter Preteen Ministry Lesson
- Preteen Lesson on the Resurrection being the Foundation of Our Faith
- Two Easter Object Lessons for Preteens
- Using Jelly Beans to tell the Easter Story
Misc. Resources & Ideas:
- Easter Skits for Children & Youth
- Free Easter Play Scripts for Your Children’s Ministry Dramas
- Music for Easter
- Resurrection Eggs
Teaching Resources:
- Bible Big Book: Peter Tells the Easter Story
- Bible Big Book: The Miracle of Easter
- Bulletin Board Set: Alleluia He Lives
- Bulletin Board Set: Easter Egg
- Easter Story Cube
- Game: Jellybean Prayer Easter Egg Hunt
- Felt Story Set: Easter Beginners Bible
- He Lives Felt Play Mats
- Object Visual: Crown of Thorns, 7-8 inch
- Object Visual: Nail Replica
- Sticker Scenes: He Lives
- Stickers: He Lives Cross-Shaped Giant Sticker Scenes
- Stickers: Variety of Other Easter Stickers
Tracts:
- Easter - A Day That Changed The World Tract For Kids - pack of 24
- Easter Plan of Salvation Tract - pack of 24
Misc. Easter Programming Resources for Children's Ministry:
Lessons
Devotionals, Sermons, Teaching Ideas for Easter
Articles:
- Easter Is . . .
- Easter Points to the Grace of God
- Easter Points to a Holy & Righteous God
- Easter Points to the Love of God
- Easter Points to the Power of God
- Easter Points to the Wisdom of God
- The Resurrection Does All That??
Devotionals:
- From the Grave: A 40-Day Lent Devotional by A. W. Tozer
- On Calvary's Hill: 40 Readings for the Easter Season by Max Lucado
- The Easter Code Booklet: A 40-Day Journey to the Cross by O. S. Hawkins
- More Easter Devotionals
DVDs:
Illustrations, Quotes - Helps for Sermons, Teaching:
- 6 Preaching and Teaching Tips for Easter
- Classic & Contemporary Excerpts
- Expository Easter Sermons
- More Classic and contemporary excerpts
- Reflections
- Reflections: Easter Sunday
- Words from some of history's greatest preachers
Lessons - Curriculum, Discussions:
- ABC Easter Lessons (ESV Lesson Set 1) by Answers in Genesis - includes lessons for Preschool through Adult
- ABC Easter Lessons (ESV Lesson Set 2) by Answers in Genesis - includes lessons for Preschool through Adult
- He Chose the Nails Study by Max Lucado
- Risen: Without a Doubt featuring Eric Hovind and Tim Chaffey
- The Death & Resurrection of the Messiah Faith Lessons by Ray Vander Laan
- Messy Easter: Three Complete Sessions and a Treasure Trove of Ideas for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter
- "What Ifs" from the Garden of Gethsemane Adult Discussion Guides by Ministry Tools Resource Center
Programming Ideas:
Outreach
Outreach Tools & Resources to Use at Easter
Articles:
- 6 Unique Stations for an Unforgettable Easter Outreach Event
- As you prepare for Easter: four necessary things to do with your website to make it ministry effective
Misc. Resources:
Tracts:
- Easter Plan of Salvation Tract by Memory Cross
- He Arose Tract (Pack of 25)
- The Hope of Easter Tract (Pack of 25)
- More Tracts for Easter
Resources
Bookmarks for Easter
- Cross - Celebrate the Risen Savior (1 John 5:11, KJV) Bookmarks (pack of 25)
- And When I Think God His Son Bookmark
- More Easter Bookmarks
Church Supplies for Easter
Classroom Supplies for Teaching & Decorating Related to the Holiday Season
Bulletin Board Sets:
- Alleluia He Lives Bulletin Board Set
- Easter Egg Bulletin Board Set
- He Is Risen! Bulletin Board Set
- He Lives! Bulletin Board Set
- Holy Week Bulletin Board Set
Classroom Decorations:
- Easter Church Decorating Kit - 8 pcs.
- Easter Classroom Decorating Kit - 86 pcs.
- Easter Door Decor Set
- Easter Poster Set - 6 pcs.
- Holy Week Poster Set - 6 pcs.
- Holy Week Window Clings (25 pcs.)
Teaching Tools:
- DIY Giant Puzzle Cross Cutout
- Object Visual: Crown of Thorns, 7-8 inch
- Object Visual: Nail Replica
- Tomb And Rock Roll Away Cardboard Stand-Up
Music for Easter
- 25 Hymns of the Cross and Jesus' Blood, Accompaniment CD
- Accompaniment Tracks on CDs of Easter Music
- Accompaniment Tracks on MP3 of Easter Music
- Easter Choral Music
- Easter Program Builders
- Lent & Easter Musicals
- More Easter Music - CDs & MP3s
- Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter by Ace Collins
Miscellaneous Easter Resources
May the true meaning and significance of this holiday be ever before you. Use these Easter Ministry Resources as outreach tools to proclaim the Good News of salvation made possible through Jesus' death and resurrection.