Ages 5-8 Easter Matthew

Palm Sunday: The King Comes Riding

Jesus came as a king, but not the kind anybody was expecting.

Bible passage: Matthew 21:1-11

Memory verse

“Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.”

Matthew 21:9

Roman Urdu Hosanna Ibn-e-Dawood ko! Mubarak hai woh jo Khudawand ke naam se aata hai.

Activity

Palm procession. Cut palm branches from green paper. The whole class processes around the church or the yard waving branches and singing, with one child leading. Invite the smaller classes to watch — the noise is part of it.

Craft

Paper palm branch with the memory verse written along the stem, cut with fringed edges so it rustles when waved.

Closing prayer

Lord Jesus, You came as a humble King on a donkey. Hosanna — save us now. Help me to follow You on the hard days and not only cheer on the easy ones. Amen.

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