Children's Easter Resources

STORY OF BENJAMIN BURRO

VT1218
This is the story of the little donkey who carried Jesus in procession on Palm Sunday. Through the puppet's eyes the story of Jesus' last days is told in a way that is understandable to children. With music and drama, see the little burro's friendship with Jesus and a touching story of Holy Week. It is particularly meaningful during the latter part of Lent. Puppet Play.
25min
Church Use Permitted

AGONY IN THE GARDEN

VT2865
Tape 21 of 26 in Jesus .. A Kingdom Without Frontiers series.
Jesus prays to the Father for relief from the suffering He knows He must endure. Jesus is arrested in the garden and Peter denies Him three times.
30min
1997
Church Use Permitted

EASTER IS...

VT0192
Benji must make a poster portraying the meaning of Easter. Frustrated for lack of good ideas, he pushes Waldo, his dog and pal, away. When Waldo later becomes lost, Benji's dad tells how the disciples thought they would never see Jesus again. In the end the good news of Easter is shared - that just as Waldo comes back to Benji on Easter morning.
20min
1987
Church Use Permitted

DONKEY'S TALE, THE

VT2374
Our narrator is Moshe, the donkey that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Plam Sunday. He leads us through the events surrounding Jesus' life. The video is ideal for Christmas preparation, but use it again during Lent and at Easter. This video can be used at any time during the year to indtroduce Jesus' life for elementary grade children.
15min
Church Use Permitted

SELFISH GIANT

VT2215
Oscar Wilde's allegory about selfishness and sharing is recreated in this animated film. When a giant builds a wall around his castle garden to keep the children away, his home is invaded by ghostly personifications of snow, wind, frost and hail. This perpetual winter lasts until the children creep back inside. All but one of them, a strange little boy, run away at the sight of the giant. That little boy asks the giant to help him climb a tree, and hugs the giant for his help. Years later, the mysterious little boy returns. It is the Christ child, and he leads the giant away to the garden of heaven. Children of all ages will be enchanted by charming story and its strong Christian message. Discussion questions are printed on back of the case.
25min
Church Use Permitted

JESUS' SUFFERING, DEATH AND RESURRECTION

VT0285
Tape 11 of 13.
This video introduces children to the story of Jesus' death and resurrection based on biblical accounts and interpreted at a child's level. This animated cartoon shows that Jesus comes before Pilate and is condemned to death on the cross.
23min
1993
Church Use Permitted

EASTER CAROL

VT3025
Ebenezer Nezzer is filling the city with plastic Easter eggs and is on a rampage to make Easter "bigger than ever!" In just one unforgettable day and night, Cavis, Millward and a music box angel named Hope must convince Nezzer that Easter is about more than just candy and eggs. Inspired by Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol, this film explains why millions of Christians around the world celebrate Easter past, present and future.
HOME USE ONLY
50min
2004
For Home Use Only
VEGGIE TALES SERIES

RESURRECTION OF JESUS, THE

VT2868
Tape 24 of 26 in Jesus .. A Kingdom Without Frontiers series.
Jesus is taken down from the cross and is laid in the tomb. Three days later, He rises from the dead and appears to Mary Magdalene.
30min
1997
Church Use Permitted

MAGIC BOY'S EASTER

VT2213
Josh is a street-smart young boy who is hospitalized for a degenerative bone disease and refusses to have surgery. Josh resists all attempts to comfort and guide him until he encounters Lazarus and Joanna in His dream - both healed by Jesus. His dream ends as Christ, on His way to the cross, takes the time to heal Josh. Upon awakening from his dream, Josh consents to surgery, knowing Jesus will never leave him.
30min
Church Use Permitted

RETURN OF THE KING

VT2724
Using breathtaking animation and colorful characters, these two Bible-based stories are told in parable form. Tape 1 of 2.
This program teaches children about the death and resurrection of Jesus and the attribute of forgiveness.
Synopsis: Splash and his sister Coral have long awaited the return of the great whale King. Splash lets a secret slip that gives the evil Krakken an advantage. The great whale King sacrifices himself in order to save his school of fish, but later returns when the breath of life is given to him.
25min
Church Use Permitted