This feed my lambs Easter outreach activity is straight from the pages of Scripture. Just as Jesus told Peter to “feed [his] lambs,” kids will do that for their community.
Feed My Lambs Lesson and Outreach
Scripture: John 21:4-6, 12-13, 15-17
You’ll need:
- Bible
- small, clean plastic jars
- jelly beans
- colorful paper
- hole punch
- markers
- ribbons
Easter Outreach Idea: Food to Spare
In the weeks leading up to this activity, collect small, clean jars and remove labels.
Gather your kids in a circle. Then say: After Jesus came back to life, he appeared to his disciples. He even made them breakfast!
Ask:
- Tell about a time you were really hungry.
Say: Then Jesus told Peter how to show that he really loved Jesus. Read John 21:15-17.
Ask:
- Tell about a time you shared food with someone.
Say: Some people in our town would love for us to share food or treats with them. And we can show Jesus’ love as we feed his lambs a special Easter treat—jelly beans!
For this Easter outreach, have kids fill the jars with jelly beans. Then have them write notes or poems on colorful paper. Punch a hole in the corner of each card and string a piece of ribbon through the hole. Tie one note around each jar just underneath the lid.
Give the goodies to a local food pantry. Workers can distribute the treats along with Easter food baskets. Another idea: Have kids take the jars home to give to neighbors as an outreach.
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