FAMILY NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 24CELEBRATING EASTERThe remembrance of Christ’s death and resurrection is central to a Christian’s faith. For this reason, we will be celebrating and teaching about Easter every year at Street 2:52. Each year we will pick a different focus on the story.

This year, students will be learning about Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem on the Sunday before His death. Our teaching focuses on the Kingship of Christ, the long awaited answer to prophecy, the historical setting of the story and our continued wait to have Jesus return again one day.

Christians all around the world still celebrate Palm Sunday as a part of their Holy Week traditions. In fact, the final day of this rotation is Palm Sunday. This means that after learning about the story for 5 weeks your children will get to join you for the actual Palm Sunday service.

WHAT IS STREET 2:52?

AND JESUS GREW IN WISDOM AND STATURE AND IN FAVOR WITH GOD AND MAN. LUKE 2:52

STORY IN FOCUS:Jesus’ Triumphal Entry: Luke 19: 28-44 The story is also found in Matthew, Mark & John.

MEMORY VERSESWhen He came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” (Luke 19: 37-38 NIV)

Young children Adaptation:Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!

Bonus Verse:Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zechariah 9:9)

PALM SUNDAY

“Street 2:52” is the children’s program at Zion Baptist Church. It’s a place where kids:

•experience the teachings and stories of the Bible

•grow in knowledge and understanding of God

•nurture a lifelong transforming relationship with God

•experience community

FOOD ALERTListed below are the foods that will appear during this rotation. If your child has allergies, sensitivities or restrictions, it is the parent’s responsibility to provide an alternative food option. If you have any further concerns please talk with Andrea or Marla at least one week prior to the session of concern.

LOAVES & FISHES COOKING CO:• Grape Juice• Salt• Celery• Matzah - flat bread • Parsley

• Apple sauce

PALESTINE PRODUCTIONS:• Pretzels• Fruit Juice

Have a question? Want to volunteer for an upcoming rotation? Want to make asuggestion? Please contact Marla or Andrea at:street252@zbcc.ca

PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN- GRADE TWO

GRADE THREE& GRADE FOUR

GRADE FIVE& GRADE SIX

February 24th9:30

KICK - OFF SUNDAYALL AGES IN THE CHAPEL

February 24th11:30

SCIENCE @LOAVES & FISHES

COOKING CO

FISHERMANS.NET SOUL STATION GAMES @BIBLE TIMES SQUARE

March 3rd9:30

GOSPEL STREET @BIBLE TIMES SQUARE

LOAVES & FISHESCOOKING CO

THOU ART!STUDIO

PALESTINE PRODUCTIONS

March 3rd11:30

GAMES @BIBLE TIMES SQUARE

SCIENCE @LOAVES & FISHES

COOKING CO

FISHERMANS.NET SOUL STATION

March 10th9:30

PALESTINEPRODUCTIONS

GOSPEL STREET @ BIBLE TIMES SQUARE

LOAVES & FISHES COOKING CO

THOU ART!STUDIO

March 10th11:30

SOUL STATION GAMES @BIBLE TIMES SQUARE

SCIENCE @LOAVES & FISHES

COOKING CO

FISHERMANS.NET

March 17th9:30

THOU ART!STUDIO

PALESTINE PRODUCTIONS

GOSPEL STREET @ BIBLE TIMES SQUARE

LOAVES & FISHES COOKING CO

March 17th11:30

FISHERMANS.NET SOUL STATION GAMES @BIBLE TIMES SQUARE

SCIENCE @LOAVES & FISHES

COOKING COMarch 24th

9:30LOAVES & FISHES

COOKING COTHOU ART!

STUDIOPALESTINE

PRODUCTIONSGOSPEL STREET @

BIBLE TIMES SQUARE

March 24th11:30

WRAP UP SUNDAYALL AGES JOIN THEIR FAMILY FOR THE PALM SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE.

KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR A SPECIAL FEATURE SHOWCASING THE LAST FEW WEEKS ON STREET 2:52!

WHERE AM I GOING ?

VOLUNTEERSCHEDULEMar 3 - Mar 249:30-10:45Hall Monitor: Angela HodgsonPreschool Buddy: Ruth LaflecheK-Grade 2 Buddy: StreuPalestine Productions: Debbie StreuLoaves & Fishes: Andrea AnderstThou Art! Studio: Miranda LeeGospel Street: Rena Bruins

Feb 24 - Mar 1711:30-12:15Hall Monitor: Preschool Buddy: K-Grade 2 Buddy: Loaves & Fishes - Science: Mike ChristensenFishermans.Net: (Preschool & K-2): Darin Bruins(Grade 3-6): Jordan YeoSoul Station: Marla JongedykBible Times Square: Becca Yeo

VOLUNTEERSCHEDULEApr 14 - May 59:30-10:45Hall Monitor:Volunteer RequiredPreschool Buddy:Volunteer RequiredK-Grade 2 Buddy: Miranda LeePalestine Productions: Deanna FuelbrandtLoaves & Fishes: Olga HammondThou Art! Studio: Deb WernerGospel Street: Sylvia Wesner

Apr 7 - Apr 2811:30-12:15Hall Monitor: Volunteer RequiredPreschool Buddy: Volunteer RequiredK-Grade 2 Buddy: Volunteer RequiredPalestine Productions (Movie): Volunteer RequiredFishermans.Net: Andrea AnderstSoul Station: Volunteer RequiredBible Times Square: Volunteer Required

PARENTS CORNERWe encourage you to join in the learning adventure! While we are excited for the journey kids will take at Street 2:52, we know that parents play the most influential role in their child’s faith. Take some time to get to know the story we’ll be studying during this rotation. Knowing the story will give you a peek at what your kids are learning and also help you take the learning journey into your home throughout the week. Who knows, maybe you’ll discover something fresh for yourself and hear God speaking in a new way. God’s word is for all generations!

READ THE STORY:Luke 19:28-44Read the passage of Scripture. Underline, circle or otherwise mark text if it will aid your study.

REFLECT & ASK YOURSELF:The following questions have been adapted from Anne Graham Lotz. Consider writing your reflections down as a way to focus your thoughts.

• List the Facts: What does the passage say? What is happening in the story? What is the context of the story - what happened before this story took place?

• Learn the Lessons: What does the passage mean? Who is God in this passage? How are His people responding? What is God trying to teach us?

• Listen to His Voice: What does the passage mean to you? What could you take away from this reading? How is God asking you to respond to His teaching?

• Live in Response: Pinpoint what God is saying to you from the passage. How will you respond? Write down an action that you will take.

WANT TO LEARN SOME MORE?There are many resources you can check out to learn more from this passage. Here are a few you may want to take advantage of:

CLICK HERE to read a Palm Sunday Sermon: NT Wright is a well known New Testament theologian. He writes a fantastic sermon on the story of Palm Sunday. CLICK HERE to search some Bible CommentariesCLICK HERE to visit Bible.OrgSimply enter your passage to the search bar and you can find Bible studies written by well known authors and theologians.

SEIZE THE MOMENT and take some time to ask your kids about what they are learning at Street 2:52. Here are some discussion topics you could explore:

• Discuss how the people of Jerusalem had been waiting a long time for a savior. What had they expected in a king?

• If Jesus showed up today, what would He be travelling in, what would people think or say?• What is it like to be waiting for Jesus today? What will be the first thing you ask, say or do

with Jesus when you see Him?• Ask your kids to discuss how their friends at school feel about and respond to Jesus. There

may be some similarities to Jerusalem - some accept Jesus, some are sceptical about who He is, some don’t understand and others completely reject Him.

• Discuss ways you as a family can tell people about Jesus and share His love.• Practice the memory verse(s) together.• See how much of the story they can remember. Ask them to teach you the story!

QUESTIONS FOR THE CAR

DIG INTO GOD’s WORD AS A FAMILY

We are confident that after 5 weeks of studying Palm Sunday at Street 2:52 your children are going to know the story VERY well! There are more stories that your family can read together to expand the learning experience. Use the next 5 weeks to read all about the Holy Week!

You can find accounts of the Holy Week in all 4 gospels.Here’s a quick summary of Holy Week:Palm Sunday: Accompanied by His disciples, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt, while crowds of people covered the streets ahead of Him with their cloaks and with palm branches.Monday: Jesus chased the money-changers out of the Temple.Tuesday and Wednesday: Jesus preached and taught in Jerusalem.Thursday: After washing the feet of the disciples, Jesus celebrated the Feast of the Passover, His last supper. This was also the first commemoration of communion. After the supper, Jesus and His disciples went to Gethsemane to pray. Jesus was arrested by the Temple guard and taken to the Sanhedrin.Good Friday: Jesus was taken into Roman courts, before Pontius Pilate and Herod Antipas, who sent Him back to the Jewish court. Roman soldiers took Him to Golgotha, the place of the skull, where He was crucified.Saturday: Jesus rested in the tomb while His disciples observed the Sabbath.Easter Sunday: An angel met Mary Magdalene and “the other Mary” (perhaps Mary, the mother of James and John) at the tomb to tell them that Jesus was risen from the dead.

THEMES TO EXPLOREPreschoolers:

• Jesus is our true King• We can praise Jesus• Focus on Jesus’ Resurrection

Kindergarten - Grade 2: • God keeps His promises• Jesus is our true King - the king that God promised since the beginning• Jesus died on the cross so that our sins would be forgiven. He rose again!• We can learn from Jesus• We can praise Jesus

Grade 3 - Grade 4: • God’s plan has always included Jesus and we are also in that plan• Story sequence and placement in the Bible• Jesus was the Passover lamb - Discuss the history of sacrifices for sin and that Jesus was the

final sacrifice for sin.• We are waiting for Jesus to return• The Bible teaches us God’s plan for our lives

Grade 5 - Grade 6: • Jesus was the pure and blameless Passover lamb and was sacrificed for the sins of the world.

Discuss the history of sacrifices for sin and that Jesus was the final sacrifice for sin • The consequence of sin is death and our redemption is found in Christ• God has always had a plan and still has a plan for us• There has always been and always will be people who do not understand who Jesus is or

choose to condemn Him• We can choose to praise Jesus, even when it is unpopular or misunderstood

Young children may benefit from theuse of illustrated story book Bibles. If you need suggestions for resources click the email button and ask away!

Looking for another type of resource to teach your kids with - ask us - we might have a suggestion or can go looking on your behalf.

FAMILY RESOURCESThe resources posted on this page may contain links to information created and maintained by third parties. These links are provided solely for your convenience. The views and opinions of authors do not necessarily state or reflect those of Zion Baptist Community Church. If you have questions or concerns please contact Andrea or Marla.

Does your family have Easter traditions that help to remember the death and resurrection of Jesus? Traditions are a great way to leave a lasting legacy with your children! We’ve provided a few ideas below to help enhance your Easter celebrations.

Resurrection EggsSet your Easter table with 10 eggs that help to tell the resurrection story. This website even provides free printables.

Passion Tree

Ann Voskamp provides a full Easter devotional that can guide your family through the 17

days leading to Easter. Included are the full text of the day’s Bible reading, a verse to prayerfully linger over, a short, simple action point for the day and a full color ornament to hang on your own passion tree. Her site is also full of many other ways to encourage spiritual growth as a family.

Lenten LightsEight Biblical Devotions to Prepare for Easter to be read during Holy Week.

A Week of ActivitiesFocus on the family provides activities/crafts for everyday of Holy Week!

Another sample here...

Resurrection GardenCreate one as a family!

Decorate Make decorations as a family and decorate your house for Easter. Design banners, build a wooden cross or carve wooden nails, make a crown of thorns or use clay to create a tomb.

You might want to consider making

a whole Easter scene, similar to what you might have set out in your house for a nativity scene. Be creative and encourage participation from the whole family!

Bake Resurrection

Rolls!

Curriculum Resource TeamWe are looking for 1-3 people to join a Curriculum Resource Team for Street 2:52. This is a behind the scenes volunteer opportunity with extreme flexibility and no minimum contribution required. Wondering if this would be of interest to you? Check and see if any of the following apply to you:

• You enjoy surfing the internet for ideas/resources• You have experience teaching children• When teaching kids in the past you have found yourself adjusting the provided

material to create a more engaging lesson• You consider yourself a creative thinker• You enjoy planning or organizing• Working independently and on your own schedule appeals to you• You would find it rewarding to study the Bible in a fresh and exciting way

We are passionate about giving our kids the best teaching opportunities we can when they come to Street 2:52. Many of our lessons are developed by accessing resources online and when an excellent idea just can’t be found we write our own. As a Curriculum Resource Team we work together to gather and write the best lessons we can. Training is provided as well as easy to use templates and a list of searchable resources. You can write lessons directed at a specific area of interest (Cooking, Drama, Games, etc) or choose a story of interest. Maybe you can write one lesson a month or complete several over the course of a year. Your level of involvement is completely up to you.

If this type of role interests you please contact Andrea Anderst to ask questions and learn more.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Celebrate easter with this fabulous family event and Invite your friends and neighbours to join along! Featuring fun filled activities, crafts, & Goodies! Interested in volunteering?

Check out the bulletin board in the church foyer or for more information contact debbie streu.