Easter is a pretty important time for churches. Besides the obvious reasons (like Jesus coming back from the dead) it's one of the most-attended Sundays we'll have all year long. So be prepared to see some new faces this week!

Here are a few things coming up in our ministry . . .

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: EASTER ESCAPADE
This spring, we're planning an Easter event for the whole family! We hope to see you there!

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: VOLUNTEER MEETING(S)
It's almost time for our final meeting of the year! We hope to see you there as we learn about [add your own topic(s)] together.

LEVEL UP: A 4-WEEK SERIES ON EASTER
WEEK 2 BIG IDEA: Jesus beat death. 

SERIES OVERVIEW:

Video games are something today's kids are familiar with. . . maybe even too familiar! Games are played on every platform from game consoles to handheld devices/phones, and there are a ton of different games to choose from. But the constant across this diverse gaming universe is that every game has levels of increasing difficulty. When a player "levels up," they are usually met with more challenges but also with more rewards. Through this series, we are challenging kids to "level up" their faith by examining the events surrounding Jesus' death and resurrection. Even though they might be facing difficulties and adversity of their own, kids will find the greatest rewards in their faith when they fix their eyes on Jesus. Because Jesus trusted God, Jesus beat death! When we doubt and have questions about God, Jesus helps me believe, and even during those times, Jesus is always with me.

Easter is almost here! If you're a small group leader or teacher, have you thought about how you'll celebrate with kids? If you do, you're going to need some supplies, so here are 10 weird candies you might want to snag for your Easter celebrations.

Do you have a cool story about something that happened this Easter? Reply to this email and let us know!