Luke 24:1-12
Script:
Pastor: Good morning boys and girls! Welcome! Let’s say good morning to our friend Sammy. Ready? One, two, three: Good morning, Sammy!
Sammy: Good morning!
Bartholomew: Good morning and Hoppy Easter!
Sammy: It’s the Easter bunny!
Bartholomew: Hi Sammy! Hi boys and girls! My name is Bartholomew.
Sammy: Wow! Hey, Pastor, did you know that a celebrity was coming to church today? Can I have your autograph? Did you leave eggs outside for us?
Bartholomew: Hang on a second, Sammy. I am here to tell you about Jesus. He is risen! Our focus today isn’t on me—I’m just a little bunny. Our focus is on Jesus.
Pastor: That’s right, Bartholomew. Jesus died on the cross and rose again. Today we celebrate that he is alive. He beat death!
Bartholomew: Eggs-actly.
Sammy: But what does that mean?
Bartholomew: Jesus took on our sins and died in our place. Now, all people who believe in him get to live in heaven with him forever. He beat death. And because we have faith in Jesus, we get to beat death, too.
Sammy: That’s cool.
Pastor: Yes it is. Today is a big day of celebrating that Jesus is alive. Boys and girls, what are some of the things that you get to do on Easter?
[Allow time for responses]Sammy: So, Bartholomew, did you leave eggs for the boys and girls to find after church?
Bartholomew: Yes I did. After church, we will head outside for an egg hunt for all of the children. And I have special bags for you, too. But I want you to remember that the eggs you find are a symbol of the new life we receive in Jesus. Remember Jesus loves you today.
Sammy: Thanks, Bartholomew. I am so glad that Jesus was willing to die for me and that he is now alive.
Pastor: Well, let’s close in prayer. Can everyone please fold your hands and bow your heads? Dear Jesus, thank you for the power of your name. You are the King of Kings. You are the Lord of Lords. You are God. We thank you for choosing us. We thank you for coming down from Heaven for us. We love you. Amen.
Bartholomew: Bye, everyone! Hoppy Easter!
Sammy: Bye, boys and girls! See you next week!
