Easter Ministry & Outreach Resources
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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:
- Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter by Ace Collins
Lent
Articles:
- Countdown to Easter: Forty ways to celebrate the greatest event in history
- Discover the History of Ash Wednesday
- Lent: It's Not Just About Fasting
- What is Lent?
Resources:
- Ash Wednesday Bulletins
- Ashes to Glory: An Easter Devotional on DVD
- He Chose the Nails Study by Max Lucado
- On Calvary's Hill: 40 Readings for the Easter Season by Max Lucado
- The Path to the Cross Discovery Guide with DVD: Embracing Obedience and Sacrifice by Ray Vander Laan
Good Friday
Bulletins:
- Bowing His Head Good Friday Bulletins - pack of 50
- Father Good Friday Bulletins - pack of 50
- He Was Wounded For Your Transgressions (Isaiah 53:5) Bulletins - pack of 100
- Jesus How Great the Sacrifice Bulletins - pack of 100
- "With lines of love and promise" Bulletins - pack of 100
Misc. Resources:
Tracts:
- Six Hours One Friday Tract - pack of 25
Palm Sunday
Articles:
Bulletins:
- Blessings Palm Sunday Bulletins - pack of 50
- Hosanna - Palm Cross Bulletins - pack of 50
- Hosanna Palm Sunday Bulletins - pack of 50
- Palm Sunday - Hosanna Bulletins - pack of 100
Misc. Resources:
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
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
- Top 7 Evidences of Christ's Resurrection
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
- Bringing Easter into focus for children
- Easter Child Safety Tips
- Easter Story Eggs
- Five Ways to Prepare Children for Easter
- Resurrection Cookies
- Teaching Your Child about Easter
Books:
- Easter Crafts and Activities by Gospel Light
- Easter Extras: Faith-Filled Ideas for Easter Week by Group Publishing
- Easter Bunny, Are You for Real? (for ages 3-8 years)
- Speaking With Signs: Children's Object Lessons For Lent And Easter
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
- Greatest Heroes & Legends - Last Supper Crucifixion and Resurrection
Lesson Ideas:
- Easter Egg Prayers
- Jelly Bean Joy
- Palm Sunday Lesson for Children
- Palm Sunday Ideas - for ages 6-9 years
- Easter Preteen Ministry Lesson
- Two Easter Object Lessons for Preteens
- Using Jelly Beans to tell the Easter Story
Teaching Resources:
- Activity Set: The Beginner's Bible Easter Story
- Bookmark: Jesus Is Our Savior! Color Me Easter
- Bulletin Board Set: He Is Risen!
- Coloring: Creative Easter Coloring Cards
- Coloring: Inspirational Color-Your-Own Stickers for Easter
- Coloring: Free Easter Pages
- Craft: Easter Week Wreath - A Palm Sunday to Easter
- Felt Story Set: Easter Beginners Bible
- Resurrection Eggs
- Stickers: Crosses Dazzle
- Stickers: Easter Passion Shape
Tracts:
- Easter - A Day That Changed The World Tract For Kids - pack of 24
- Easter Plan of Salvation Tract - pack of 24
- Jesus Is Alive Tracts (pack of 25)
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:
- Walk with Jesus: A Forty-Day Journey to the Cross and Beyond by Charles R. Swindoll
- More Lent & Easter Devotionals
DVDs:
- How Jesus Died: The Final 18 Hours DVD
- The Passion of the Christ DVD
- The True Easter Story: The Promise Kept - DVD
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:
- 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
- "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:
Misc. Resources:
Tracts:
- Easter Plan of Salvation Tract by Memory Cross
- He is Alive Tract (Pack of 25)
- The Hope Of Easter Tract (Pack of 25)
Resources
Bookmarks for Easter
- Cross - Celebrate Easter Bookmarkers (pack of 25)
- Cross - Jesus is Alive Bookmarkers (pack of 25)
- Easter: The Gift Of God Is Eternal Life Bookmark (pack of 25)
- Happy Easter Bookmarkers (pack of 25)
- Happy Easter Deluxe Bookmark - These bookmarks can be personalized, imprinting church or ministry name/logo.
- Jesus is Alive Bookmarkers (pack of 25)
- The Lord Is Risen Indeed! Bookmarkers (pack of 25)
Church Supplies for Easter
Bulletins:
- Because He Lives ... Bulletins - pack of 100
- Christ Was Raised Up Bulletins - pack of 100
- Grace Hung on the Cross (John 3:16) - pack of 100
- He Lives Easter Bulletins - pack of 50
- Resurrection and the Life Bulletins - pack of 100
Letterhead Stationary:
- Alleluia! Our Savior Lives! Letterhead - pack of 100
- He Isn't Here Easter Sunrise Letterhead
- Jesus Has Risen! Letterhead
Offering Envelopes:
- Easter Miracle (Matthew 28:6) Offering Envelopes (pack of 100)
- Jesus Has Risen Offering Envelopes (pack of 100)
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 Anthems & Choir Songs
- Easter Program Builders
- 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.
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