Kids in the Divine Service

Children’s activity pages are available in the baskets at both church entrances. They reinforce the concepts and themes for that week’s worship service in a kid-friendly format. Also, be sure to guide your child through the “Kids in the Divine Service” page found on the last page of each bulletin (also reproduced here).

Kids in the Divine Service
Why do we have a week called “Holy Week?”
Why would we refer to a week as being holy? The word “holy” means that it is from God. That’s why we call the Bible “holy.” It isn’t just any book. It is God’s living Word given to us for our salvation! The same goes for Holy Week. This is “God’s Week.” This is the week in the Church Year when Jesus actually paid for our sins and won our salvation!

Which days are in Holy Week?
There are particular days during Holy Week that are extra special. During Holy Week we celebrate Palm Sunday, when Jesus went to Jerusalem and people celebrated His arrival; Maundy Thursday, when Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper; Good Friday, when Jesus died on the cross; and Holy Saturday, when we await His resurrection on Easter Sunday!

Parents
During worship, help your children to look for other things in the church that are considered holy (i.e. God’s Word, the Sacraments, etc._ Ask them: “How does God use these things to give us His forgiveness?”