Hey team! I am so excited to tell you this story. [Tell your volunteers about a recent win in your ministry.]

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 3 BIG IDEA: Jesus helps me believe.  

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 might be over, but that doesn't mean we can't keep celebrating! If your kids need to burn off a little extra energy this week, try playing an Easter-themed minute-to-win-it game. You could play this one with Easter eggs instead of ping pong balls!

We know you're learning a lot about kids while you lead them, so we'd love to learn alongside you. What's one thing you've learned this year that every volunteer should know?