Sunday, May 16, 2021

Ascension of the Lord: Ascension of the Lord (B) 58B

Key Passage

A spirit of wisdom and revelation (Eph 1:17)

Questions

Adults: Who do you know who has passed away yet whose spirit is still alive and making an impact on others?

Children: Who do you know in heaven? How might they still be helping us?

Activities related to Ascension of the Lord

Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 44: Jesus Rises to Heaven • p.92-93 • Mt 28:16-20; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 48: Jesus Taken to Heaven • p.183-186 • Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11
The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 69: Jesus Returns to Heaven • p.104

Readings

First Reading • Jesus' Final Instructions and Ascension

Acts 1:1-11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Drink Unmix • p.120 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Power From Presence • p.130-131 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Stick-With-Me Catch Game • p.168-171 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Shadow Puppets • p.176-179 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 50: The Ascension • p.120-121 • Mk 16:19; Lk 24:50-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 90: Jesus Returns to Heaven and Sends His Spirit • p.219-220 • Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11, 2:1-41
FreeBibleImages: Jesus ascends to heaven (Good News Productions Int.)
- 12 images: Jesus instructs His disciples then ascends to heaven. • Lk 24:44-49; Acts of the Apostles 1:10-11
FreeBibleImages: Jesus went back to heaven (Lambsongs)
- 9 images: Jesus goes back to heaven and promises to return. • Acts of the Apostles 1:3-12
FreeBibleImages: Jesus ascends to heaven (LUMO project)
- 16 images: After many appearances to His disciples over 40 days, Jesus ascends to heaven. • Acts of the Apostles 1:1-14
FreeBibleImages: Jesus ascends to heaven (Sweet Publishing)
- 11 images: Jesus ascends to heaven from the Mount of Olives. • Acts of the Apostles 1:1-26
Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 44: Jesus Rises to Heaven • p.92-93 • Mt 28:16-20; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 48: Jesus Taken to Heaven • p.183-186 • Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11

Psalm

Psalms 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • The Church as Christ's Body

Ephesians 1:17-23 or 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • The Ascension

Mark 16:15-20 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

FreeBibleImages: The story of Easter (Lambsongs)
- 8 images: Jesus is arrested, dies on a cross then rises from the dead. • Mt 26-28; Mk 14-16; Lk 22-24; Jn 18-20
FreeBibleImages: The Risen King (Bible Pathway Adventures)
- 16 images: Jesus rises from the dead and appears to His disciples. • Mt 27-28; Mk 15-16; Lk 23-24; Jn 19-21
FreeBibleImages: Jesus is alive again (Sue Bentley)
- 10 images: Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, two disciples walking to Emmaus, the disciples and Thomas. • Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-20; Lk 24:1-53; Jn 20:1-29
FreeBibleImages: Jesus is Alive! (LUMO project)
- 19 images: The resurrection of Jesus and the empty tomb • Mt 28:1-15; Mk 16:1-20; Lk 24:1-47; Jn 20:1-29
FreeBibleImages: Doubting Thomas (Rev. Henry Martin)
- 6 images: When Thomas hears the disciples have seen Jesus alive, he will not believe unless he sees Jesus also. • Mk 16:9-18; Lk 24:33-49; Jn 20:19-31
FreeBibleImages: Jesus appears to the disciples then Thomas (Sweet Publishing)
- 12 images: Jesus appears to His disciples. • Mk 16:9-18; Lk 24:33-49; Jn 20:19-31
FreeBibleImages: The resurrection of Jesus (James Tissot Collection (Brooklyn Museum))
- 18 images: Jesus rises from the dead and appears to His disciples. • Mt 28; Mk 16; Lk 24; Jn 20-21
52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 45: The Disciples: Commissioned by Christ • p.62 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-20; Jn 24:36-53
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Drink Unmix • p.120 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- With Us Always • p.130 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- With Us Always • p.130 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Power From Presence • p.130-131 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Stick-With-Me Catch Game • p.168-171 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Shadow Puppets • p.176-179 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 50: The Ascension • p.120-121 • Mk 16:19; Lk 24:50-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11