51. Offer a free gift if they return.
Send them a coupon they can redeem for a free gift the next time they return. We do this on a weekly basis for guests and see a good number come back.
52. Show them the value of consistent attendance.
Reach out to your CEOs and share with them the importance of consistent attendance.
53. Plan a special event or big day the weekend after Easter.
I have seen this work. We did this at one church I served at and had a larger attendance the weekend after Easter than we did for Easter.
Easter Sermons and Ideas for Children/Family
54. Host a family photo booth (via The Creative Pastor)
“This is one of my favorite things to do at big events at our church. Whether you do a fun booth with props or take a more “portrait” kind of approach, people love it! The most successful method we’ve used is having a professional photographer in place to take the photos plus a volunteer who can offer to take a picture on the guest’s phone. We post all of these photos in an album on our Facebook page after the service.”
Easter is all about Jesus and we don’t want to lose the life-changing miracle of a risen Savior in the middle of a big event. To focus on the real meaning of Easter, set up several stations that families will rotate through to hear the truths of Easter. (for example: The Last Supper, Jesus praying in the Garden, Jesus’ Trial, The Cross, and the Empty Tomb.) Decorations can be minimized because the message is what is most important at these stations. Kids receive an egg from each station with a scripture and candy included. The last station can be designed as an empty tomb where children can collect several eggs.
Turn the tables on a morning or afternoon egg hunt and plan a glow-in-the-dark-hunt at night. Purchase cheap glow bracelets at a dollar store or in bulk online and tie them in a knot and put in translucent eggs. Hide these eggs at night challenging kids to look for the light in the darkness. After the hunt, gather kids and talk about how Jesus is the light of the world and because He is alive we can have new life through Him. Kids can leave with a glow necklace as a reminder that Easter is all about Jesus.
57. Easter Activities for Older Kids and Teens
Minute-to-Win-It games like The Egg Drop, JellyBean Toss, and Pencil Toss.
58. A Basket Full of Easter Ideas
These fun Easter ideas include a family art show, a cute egg guessing game for preschoolers, an egg-breaking ice-breaker, an amazing race themed Easter egg hunt, and more!
59. How to Make a Stuffed Peep
These are super easy to make and how cuddly are they? It’s a fun idea to put in your kids’ Easter Baskets that won’t be the same thing they always get.
60. One Hundred Ways to Decorate Eggs!
Here you’ll find over 100 ways to decorate eggs. Metallic, water colored, marbled, leaf printed, glitter, lace, and so much more!
61. Salt Dough Easter Egg Ornaments
The great thing about these salt dough easter egg ornaments is that they last for years!
This craft is a great reminder for your kids of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It not only looks great, but its fun to make.
Easy and delicious!
Create pure magic and enjoy the wonder of your child’s imagination as they watch these Magic Jelly Beans grow into their own special Lollipop Garden.
Easter craft ideas like this Paper Plate Tomb bring Sunday school lessons and Easter sermons to life!
He came to Earth – He lived a perfect life – He died on the cross – He is risen!
67-76. Add to the joy with these “egg-scelent” Easter puns from churchleaders.com:
Easter is just around the corner and chances are high your kids are already eggs-cited (Caution: once you start with the Easter puns it’s hard to stop!). Humor is a great way to help kids get into the celebration of Easter. Below, we’ve listed puns involving rabbits and eggs in question and answer format. These can make a great icebreaker that allows your kids to get all their giggles out before you launch into your Easter message.
Q: What do you call a rabbit housekeeper?
A: A dust bunny.
Q: Why was the Easter Bunny so upset?
A: He was having a bad hare day.
Q: What kind of music do bunnies like?
A: Hip Hop.
Q: How do bunnies stay healthy?
A: Egg-ercise.
Q: What day of the week do eggs hate most?
A: Fry-days!
Q: Why did the Easter egg hide?
A: He was a little chicken!
Q: What do you call ten rabbits marching backwards?
A: A receding hareline.
Q: What did the rabbit say to the carrot?
A: It’s been nice gnawing you.
Q: What do you call a sleeping egg?
A: Egg-Zosted!
Q: What kind of jokes do eggs tell?
A: Yolks
