Kirk of Kildaire
Welcome to Faith Quest
Doubting Thomas
After Jesus died on the cross, his disciples were afraid, so they sat in a room with the door locked. Suddenly, Jesus appeared in the room. He showed the disciples the scars in his hands and his side. They knew that he was not dead any more. Jesus was alive!
One
of Jesus' disciples, Thomas, was not there that night. So the others told him,
"We saw the Lord!" But Thomas did not believe his friends. He wanted
proof!
A week later, Jesus’ disciples were together again. This time, Thomas was with them. Jesus appeared in the locked room. He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and look at my hands. Put your hand here in my side. Stop doubting and have faith."
Thomas replied, "You are my Lord and my God!" He knew it was true–Jesus was alive! Then Jesus told Thomas, "You believe because you see me. The people who believe without seeing me are the ones who are truly blessed.”
Our Memory Verse is:
“Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof
of what we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 (CEV)
What we will learn:
- Jesus is alive.
- Jesus is our Lord and our God.
- Even though we have not seen Jesus, we can believe in him.
- It’s normal to have doubts, but you can ask for help.
- Jesus helps us to have faith.
What is happening in Faith Quest Workshops?
Taste, smell, feel, see and hear in Apostle's Playhouse
What’s green, then blue and tastes like cherry? Find out in Good News
The doubting Praising Puppets find comfort in Jesus
In Holywood, Thomas believes that Jesus is alive when he sees Jesus
Feel, touch and ask questions to find out what the object is in Antioch Arcade
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Family Time and Prayer:
Read: John 20:19-31
Reflection: Jesus appears to Thomas to help him believe. When we have doubts, what can we do? Who can you talk to about Jesus? What book tells us about Jesus and God?
Prayer: Dear Jesus, help us remove our doubts. Help us have faith and believe in you. Help us know you are with us always. Amen.
Offering: Your offering will go to help build homes for Habitat for Humanity. Please bring your offering to the jar in the Great Hall.
Thank-you to our Doubting Thomas Workshop Leaders:
Creation Station - Susan Frazier
Holywood – Lisa Van Genderen
Praising Puppets – Terri Fleming
Good News – Laura Heintschel/John Leonard
Antioch Arcade – Kristin McClure
Apostle’s Playhouse - Catherine Devins
Thank you to our Curriculum Design Team: Carole Rhodes, Lee Smith, Sara Ridings, Allison Connors, Angela Farthing, Robin Morris, Catherine Devins, Amy Woynicz, and Lori Houck.