I came across this wonderful idea (on Ann Voskamp's site), which I find beautiful and maybe even doable... maybe even at my house... I had to share it with you. Click here:
http://www.aholyexperience.com/2009/03/make-easter-garden-visual-parable.html
I have friends of all beliefs. This idea reflect my own beliefs very well. If you have other ideas, other beliefs, you might adapt it. But do check it out ... so sweetly done, so pretty, so full of life... and that is the Easter story - it's about life!
If I do this (and I still doubt my green ability here), I would review the facts of the story while making this with the children: the prayer in the other garden, the death (age-appropriately, of course), the stone rolled in front to keep Him in... which didn't work, of course, and then the greatest part, the Resurrection! which proved He was who He claimed, and what it all means to us. It means so much! It means our life, now and forever! It is such a great story, and we who believe must share it with the children... this seems such a good way to do that. Besides, it will serve as a focal point and reminder all through the season.
And if I could keep the plants alive, it would be a spot of beauty in the house. Who can't use some beauty in the house?
But, you know... big "if" right there.
What do you think... should I try it? Or should I have someone else try it for me??
I like it! I think we may have to do this over here, too. Thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteIf you do, I would love to see pictures!
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