April Theme: Celebrate!
Resurrection is in the air! What an exciting month and time to celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior! This month, that’s what we’re teaching in Superkid Academy, from the babies all the way up to 5th grade. We’ll teach the children all about the significance of Resurrection Sunday, starting with salvation through Jesus, Palm Sunday, His resurrection, and what we’ve gained through the finished work of the cross! Below are each weeks Bible stories that we are teaching in class.
Weekly Topics:
April 6th – Zacchaeus (Luke 19)
April 13th – Triumphant Entry (Matthew 21)
April 20th – Jesus is Alive (Matthew 27-28)
April 27th – We are Blessed (Ephesians 1)
Memory Verse:
“For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16 NIV
SKA Camp:
Attention all 1st-5th graders, get ready, get set, for Superkid Academy Camp 2025 May 25-29! Our theme this year is Light of the World! Matthew 5:14 says, “You are the light of the world- like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.”
Camp will kick off on Sunday, May 25th in the sanctuary and students will return on Thursday, May 29th. Camp will take place on the beautiful grounds of Forest Glen Camp in Huntsville, TX. Check-in for in-town families will be Saturday, May 24th from 9am-11am. And check-in for out-of-town campers will be Sunday, May 25th from 8:30am-9:30am.
Click the link below for more information and to register!
All-Star Volunteer of the Month:
Kate Hollstrom
Kate serves with our Supertots and always brings a smile! She is very attentive to our Supertots, ensuring that they receive the care and attention they need. Kate takes initiative in the classroom and is such a strong member of our team! Ms. Kate, thank you so much for all that you do!
Jr. SKA Resurrection Parade:
Parents, we would like to invite your Jr. Superkids to participate in the Resurrection Sunday Parade on Sunday, 4/20.
Details:
- Please check-in your Jr. Superkid to their classroom no later than 9:45am.
- Dress them in their Sunday Best: dresses, suits, khakis, etc. We want to dress up for Resurrection Sunday and show honor to our Savior!
- Parents of Superbabies: You will need to carry your child through the sanctuary during the parade. Please stay with your baby after checking them in.
- If you do not want your child to participate in the parade, please check them in after the parade around 10:20am.
1st – 5th grade will be in SKA Studios for Sunday morning service.
Please contact your Service Team Coordinator with any questions you may have.
Wednesday Nights in April:
Our 1st and 2nd graders will continue learning about faith foundations on Wednesday nights with engaging group activities, crafts, games, and snacks!
Meanwhile, our 3rd-5th graders will dive into the character traits of our faith heroes. Oftentimes, the focus is on their testimonies or the rewards they earned, but we’ll take a closer look at WHY God selected these individuals for extraordinary kingdom tasks. We’ll learn about the faith heroes listed below, highlighting the key character trait that defined them and why they were chosen by God to do extraordinary things:
Abraham: His Trust in God
Ruth: Her Faithfulness
David: His Willing Heart
Mary: Her Obedience
Special Forces Team Tryouts – Sunday, April 27th:
Our Special Forces are a team of Superkids who minister to their peers on Sunday mornings through segments such as offering lessons, prayer and pledge, memory verse readouts, and helping in the kitchen and lab segments—plus so much more! Each year, we hold tryouts for this team. If your Superkid is already part of the Special Forces, they don’t need to try out again. But if they’re not on the team and want to join, please have them sign up in class. We’ll then send parents the tryout script for their child to prepare. Tryouts are scheduled for Sunday, April 27th, at 8:30 AM in Classroom B (located across the hall from SKA Studios).
April Special Events:
Children’s ministry will be provided during the events below. Go to emic.org/events for more information.
Radiant Women: April 10th
Latino Service: April 12th
Special Guest – Jonathan Shuttlesworth: April 25th
SKA Dance Practice:
If your Superkid is part of the SKA dance team, we will have practice on Tuesday, April 15th from 4:30-5:30pm in the SKA studios. Practices include a discipleship time and practice of the dances for the upcoming month.
Spring Family Activities:
With spring comes wonderful opportunities to get outside, enjoy time with your family, and remember the purpose of this month’s celebration, which is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus! Below are family-friendly activities you can do together to make memories during this season:
Resurrection Scavenger Hunt (Indoors or Outdoors)
Find the items below and discuss how they represent various parts of the Resurrection Story.
- Something Black: Our Sin
- 2 Sticks: The Cross
- Something Red: Jesus’s Blood
- A Rock: The Tomb
- 3 of Something: 3 Days in the Tomb
- Something Empty: He is Risen (Matt. 28:6)
- Something White: Forgiveness of Sin
- Something Green: Growth in Christ
- Something New: New Life in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17)
Resurrection Cookies
Simple meringue cookies that are hollow inside to represent the empty tomb and how Jesus rose from the grave! Please search “Resurrection Cookies” to find the recipe online!
Resurrection Story Snack Mix
Combine the ingredients below to make a snack mix full of items that represent various parts of the Resurrection Story!
- Pretzel Sticks: The Cross
- Raisins: Jesus’s Blood
- White Popcorn or Marshmallows: Our Sins are Washed Away
- Goldfish: Be Fishers of Men
- Sweet Treat: Taste and See that the Lord is Good
