04/04/2023
Over the last 6 weeks, the GROW Kids have helped add items to our Lenten Display. All of the symbols that we’ve added so far tell the story of Jesus and the sacrifice he made at Easter time when he died on the cross. We’ve walked with Jesus for 40 days in the wilderness where he was tempted by Satan to turn stones into bread. Our bronze snake on the stick reminds us of Jesus being lifted up on a cross to save us, and the importance of faith. The water showed us that in order to live a Godly life the only water we need is Jesus as our ‘living water’, and the candle reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world. Our bandage, from the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, reminds us that Jesus has the power over death and He too rose again. On Sunday we added our last item - palm leaves. They mark the celebration of Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. Jesus came to Jerusalem as King, a king who will ultimately bring peace to the world through his death and resurrection.