One day, a man named Jairus came to Jesus with a desperate request. Jairus was an important leader in the synagogue, but that didn’t matter to him in that moment. His young daughter was very sick, and he believed Jesus could help her. Jairus fell at Jesus’ feet and asked Jesus to come to his home.

While Jesus was on the way, some people arrived with terrible news. They told Jairus that his daughter had already died and that there was no reason to bother Jesus anymore. But Jesus looked at Jairus and said, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” Jairus trusted Jesus and continued on with him. When they arrived at the house, Jesus took the girl by the hand and told her to get up—and she did. She was alive again.

What We Learned

• Faith means trusting Jesus even when things seem impossible.
• Jesus listens to everyone, no matter their background or status.
• God’s love brings hope even in the hardest moments.
• Trusting Jesus helps us face fear with courage.

Easter will be here before we know it! That means it’s time to get ready for our Easter egg hunt. We still have lots of eggs that need to be stuffed for the Easter Bunny, so we appreciate everyone who can help. On Easter morning, the egg hunt will take place before church, so be sure to come early and join the fun. During worship, the kids will enjoy an Easter movie with popcorn and juice so everyone can share in a joyful morning together.