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Last Sunday Discovery Point:  Holy Spirit - Jesus promises a helper Jesus gave His disciples a wonderful promise – that a helper would come and show them how to obey God! Jesus also told them what the helper would do and what He would give to those who believe. The Holy Spirit is the promised helper, and He works in our lives as believers: He testifies about Jesus, helps us live an obedient life, gives us peace, teaches us how to love like Jesus, and guides us in the truth. And because the Holy Spirit lives inside believers, we should share with unbelievers that they too can experience the joy and peace of the Holy Spirit by trusting in Jesus. (Scriptures used: John 14:15-21, 25-27, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15) Memory Verse: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 NIV Suggested Parent/Child Activity: Guide your child while taking a walk, making a chall

Last Sunday Discovery Point:  The Character of Easter - Jesus Easter is a celebration of the new life we have in Jesus Christ. Without His death (crucifixion) and resurrection, we wouldn’t have the hope of salvation, the opportunity to have a personal relationship with Him, or the gift of eternal life in Heaven. Today we learned about the major events that God ordained to bring salvation to mankind through His Son, Jesus, whose death paid the penalty for our sins and resurrection proved that He is God’s Son. Jesus’ sacrifice provides salvation to those who choose to believe in Him and repent from their sins. And while salvation is available to everyone, we must decide if we will personally have faith in Him and become a Christian. Scriptures used: Luke 23:26-34, 44-49, 24:1-9, 36-48 Memory Verse: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself f