Ascension of the Lord
Key Passage
So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19)
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
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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
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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
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The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 69: Jesus Returns to Heaven • p.104
Readings
First Reading
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Jesus' Final Instructions and Ascension
Related activities & tools
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Gospel
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The Ascension
Related activities & tools
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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