Newsletter March 2026
The True Meaning of Passover: Sharing the Story of Our Savior
In a world where truth seems no longer certain, and the line between the world and God’s kingdom is blurred, we took a week to celebrate the truth of Passover.
We remembered that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior, came from Heaven to Earth. He lived as a man, without sin, blessing us with His life, and sacrificed Himself as the perfect Lamb, the ultimate offering for our sins. Through Him, we can all have eternal life in His kingdom.
This is the message—not chocolates, not bunnies, not eggs—but a perfect offering that washes away our sins.
It is a challenging concept to explain, especially to small children and to our Avodah members with intellectual disabilities. Yet each of our programs tailored the story to ensure the Good News of Jesus was shared clearly.
If you do not yet know this story, join us on this journey—from a King traveling to Jerusalem on a humble donkey, to the Last Supper, washing of feet, His time in Gethsemane, to the capture, trial, and crucifixion. The truth of every part of this story is significant for every Christian, because this is the truth of our Savior.
Via Dolorosa
The Jews wanted a king to save them from Roman rule. But Jesus came not only to save the Jews; He came to save the whole world!
He entered Jerusalem on a colt—a donkey. Why is this significant?
- Kings rode horses when going to war
- Kings rode donkeys when coming in peace
Jesus came as a King of peace, not of political power.
Washing of Feet
In our programs, we had the opportunity to wash each other’s feet.
In Jesus’ time, only servants washed feet. His act showed us how we should serve one another in humility, on our knees.
The Last Supper
The Last Supper took place during Passover, a remembrance of God saving the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Jesus came to save us from the slavery of sin.
Our Avodah members recreated the Last Supper by breaking bread and sharing juice. At this meal, Jesus revealed to His disciples that the bread and wine represented His body and blood:
- Bread = His body
- Wine = His blood
The disciples did not yet fully understand that He would be flogged, die, and shed His blood for the sins of the world. This moment became the foundation for Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, which Christians practice today.
Bringing the Last Supper to Life Through Art
After the Avodah group finished acting out the Last Supper, we moved into a creative activity that helped bring the lesson to life in a practical way. Together, we went outside to collect feathers, which we then used as a gentle introduction to watercolour painting.
The members were guided to hold the feather lightly, dip it into water, add a small touch of paint, and softly brush it onto a clean canvas. This was an important exercise, as many of our members tend to press too hard with their brushes, causing the bristles to spread and lose shape.
Through using feathers, they learned the value of working gently and with control, developing both their skill and confidence. Once they understood the technique, they moved on to using soft watercolour brushes to complete their beautiful Last Supper paintings.
Jesus Praying in the Garden of Gethsemane
In quiet and reflective moments, the Avodah group spent time in prayer, remembering Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane.
Jesus was deeply distressed in Gethsemane. He prayed and asked God if the cup might pass from Him. Why was He scared?
- He knew that in death He would be separated from God
- He knew the crucifixion would be horrific
- He would bear the full weight of the world’s sin
Yet He did not run from the cross. He went toward the cross in obedience to God, even unto death.
Jesus on the Cross
Our Children’s Ministry shared the story of Jesus’ death from another angle. We focused on the cross as the ultimate act of love, not merely pain and suffering.
- John 3:16:
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Each child took a stone, that represents our sins and placed it at the foot of the cross.
Because of His love, Jesus moved toward the cross and obeyed God, dying for the sins of the world.
Each child made their own cross with red yarn representing Jesus’ blood, sealed with a heart to understand His love. Each child also received a second cross to take home, with the message:
“God loves you so much that Jesus died for you.”
They were encouraged to give it to someone at home, sharing the good news of Jesus.
The greatest Miracle
The tomb was empty! Jesus rose from the dead, having conquered death. He is alive!
We celebrated with singing and worship, children praising the King coming to gather all His children who believe in Him. Flags waved, hands clapped, and hearts rejoiced as we gave praise to our God!
The True Meaning of Passover: More Than a Story—A Life-Changing Truth
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