Easter Mountain

For several years now I've been wanting to implement Noel Piper's Easter Mountain idea- we finally did it!

We made a hill out of flour/salt/oil/water...poked holes in it, baked it, painted it. Then we made pipe-cleaner people.

 On Thursday, the kids acted out the story, starting with the last supper and ending with Jesus being taken away by the soldiers and all the disciples deserting him. On Friday Jesus was tried, flogged, crucified...

...gave up his spirit, died...

...and buried, with a Roman guard watching over the tomb.  Saturday was quiet. The disciples were hiding, sad, confused and scared.

Sunday- He is risen!!! 

Berea was so excited, she couldn't help yelling, "Daddy!!! Jesus is aLIVE! That means it's EASTER!"

 All dressed up to celebrate!