Church School Lesson: Alive After Dying

John 11:25
I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.

Objective:
To teach that there is life after death; that some time the bodies of all the dead will be raised, and Christians will go to be with Jesus forever.

Lesson:
Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick. His sister expected Jesus to come quickly. Jesus said the sickness wouldn't end in death and waited two days. He told the disciple Lazarus was dead and they went to see him. Martha and Mary wondered why Jesus didn't come immediately to save Lazarus. Jesus said Lazarus would rise again. He said Christians never really die. Jesus wept as He went to the grave He told them to take away the stone Lazarus came out when Jesus called him. All Christians' bodies will be raised and face judgement when Jesus returned.

Craft:
1. Prepare two circles (different colour) and one ice-cream stick for each child. I chose yellow as happy face and blue for sad face. You can have your own choice of colour.
2. First let the children roll the creep paper and stick on the circle paper as eyes, then let them colour it using poster colour.
3. I use red foam for my mouth. You can cut any shapes you like, as long as it shows happy or sad expression.
4. Then get the children to stick both side of faces together. You can use glue or double sided tape.
That's it! Another simple craft for toddler.

Whether we're happy or sad, Jesus knew and understand us. He can help us no matter what situation we're in. Trust in HIM.