You need the free printable file (linked below), two different colors of cardstock paper, and tape or a stapler. Why do we celebrate Easter? Because Jesus left His throne in Heaven and lived a sinless life on this earth so He could die in our place.Īs we journey to the cross with Christ, I thought it would be appropriate to study the names of Jesus, so we can see how incredible Jesus really is as we anticipate the single most incredible thing ever done for us: death on the cross.Ĭreating Your Names of Jesus Easter Countdown So I created a simple Easter countdown that not only brought with it anticipation of the most important holiday of our faith but also taught my kids the real meaning behind the holiday to begin with. If done right, it also helps children to fully understand the meaning behind it all. An Easter countdown is such a wonderful way to build anticipation, teach God’s truth, and bring the focus of the holiday to the right place every single day as we await that celebration. We count down to everything: Christmas, first day of school, time until vacation. Surely it deserves at least a tiny bit of the pomp and circumstance we give other holidays (especially Christmas!). Of course, we spend Easter Sunday at church, and we certainly make the day about Jesus, but this day is a celebration of the most significant thing in our lives. And yet, Easter usually comes and goes with little more than a few last-minute baskets of candy and a ham dinner.įor years, I felt a little guilty about this. Somewhere between New Year’s Resolutions, Valentine’s dates, and summer break lands what should be the MOST important holiday of the year. Churches, faith groups, unions, Pacific peoples and some Māori shared concerns for employees who would lose a guaranteed day off if more shops were to open and the need to retain time for rest, family, religious and cultural activities in support of the status quo.Do you ever feel like Easter is the holiday that somehow just gets left in the pollen dust? (haha).Business highlighted the importance of the principle of freedom of enterprise, and protections in the Act for employees who do not wish to work if more shops were to open.68 per cent in the public engagement survey supported the status quo.55 per cent in the research survey supported more shops opening.There was a contrast of views between a demographically representative research survey and a self-selecting public engagement survey: We also received emails and a submission. a demographically representative research survey.This feedback helped us make our decision on whether to propose a policy to allow all shops to open for trade on Easter Sunday. What Aucklanders think about Easter Sunday tradingįrom May to July 2017 we asked Aucklanders what they thought about trading on Easter Sunday. a shop employee who does not wish to work on Easter Sunday.įor more information on the rights of employees and employers, see:.an employer wanting a shop employee to work on Easter Sunday.You must follow specific processes if you are: If you receive unfair treatment for refusing to work, you can take a personal grievance. You can refuse to work on Easter Sunday without giving a reason. If you are working on Easter Sunday you will be paid your normal rate - not time and a half or a paid day off (time in lieu). Please contact Employment New Zealand on 0800 20 90 20 with any queries or complaints in relation to Easter Sunday trading. appliance, computer and electronics shops. The following types of shops are not legally allowed to open for trade on Easter Sunday and could be liable for a fine up to $1000 for trading on Easter Sunday: shops on Parnell Road from 10am-6pm due to an exemption granted under Section 18(2) of the Shop Trading Hours Act (1977).Only shops selling certain goods can legally trade on Easter Sunday in Auckland.
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