Bible — Breakthrough Resources

In Their Shoes

Step into the shoes of six people in the Easter story and look at what happened through their eyes.

Most Popular, Editor's Picks, All AgesAnnette OsborneMarch 13, 2023Easter, Lent, Easter 2023, Bible, Jesus, New Zealand, Aotearoa, Free

A simple Easter activity for family and whānau

A simple way to bring your family and whānau together around the Bible… and create a piece of art in the process. Free to download.

Most Popular, Children and Families, Editor's PicksAnnette OsborneFebruary 22, 2023Easter, Lent, Easter 2023, Bible, Jesus, New Zealand, Aotearoa, Free

Nativity in a Tin

This is a simple activity to take on the road with you this Christmas season and share the story as you travel. Download the booklet and the nativity figures to create your very own ‘Nativity in a Tin’.

All Ages, Children and FamiliesAnnette OsborneNovember 8, 2022nativity, tin, Bible, Scripture Union, New Zealand, Aotearoa, Christmas, Free, free resource

A Tiny House Advent Calendar 2022

A unique, Aotearoa Advent Calendar for 2022. This beautiful resource is created by Andrea Lukin at SUNZ, and consists of 24 tiny houses that can be printed off, coloured in, filled with Christmas treats and enjoyed by families in the 24 days leading up to Christmas.

Editor's Picks, Most Popular, All Ages, Children and FamiliesAnnette OsborneNovember 7, 2022Christmas, Advent, Children, whānau, New Zealand, free, printable template, Bible

Bible Month

All Ages, Most PopularAnnette OsborneJune 14, 2022BIble Month, Bible, Bible Society NZ, Bible Society, Intergenerational, Encounter God, children, young people

Palm Sunday (online)

A service outline for Palm Sunday (online) with all the generations together

All AgesAnnette OsborneFebruary 25, 2022Palm Sunday, Online church service, online, zoom, Easter, Lent, Palm, Bible, God, Children, families

Holy Week in the Home

A simple but profound way to mark the 7 days of holy week, using the ancient practice of Tenebrae. Suitable for families of all ages.

All Ages, Children and Families, Editor's PicksLiz EichlerFebruary 17, 2022Lent, Easter, Intergenerational, Church, New Zealand, families, whanau, Bible, free resource, download

God's Big Story

ThriveAnnette OsborneMay 5, 2021Thrive, God's Big Story, Bible, children, young people, church, explore, New Zealand, Aotearoa

Breakfast on the Beach

Ever wanted to pass a fish around in church? Try this intergenerational church service!

All Ages, Children and Families, Editor's PicksAnnette OsborneMarch 10, 2021Lent, Easter, Intergenerational, Generations together, Bible, Church, New Zealand, Free resource, downloadable

The Colours of Sunday

Explore the events of Easter Sunday using colour to describe the emotions the followers of Jesus experienced, and how that continues to impact us today.

All Ages, Children and Families, Editor's PicksAnnette OsborneMarch 3, 2021Lent, Easter, Intergenerational, Generations together, Bible, Church, New Zealand, Free resource, downloadable

The Mercy Tree

Explore the events of Easter Friday through the use of coloured ribbon, scripture and music.

All Ages, Children and Families, Editor's PicksAnnette OsborneFebruary 24, 2021Lent, Easter, Intergenerational, Generations together, Bible, Church, New Zealand, Free resource, downloadable

The rocks will cry out

This interactive service will bring the story of Palm Sunday to life for all ages in your church community.

All Ages, Children and Families, Editor's PicksAnnette OsborneFebruary 17, 2021Lent, Easter, Intergenerational, Generations together, Bible, Church, New Zealand, Free resource, downloadable

A ship's doctor, an earthquake and a Scripture Union story

The 3rd of February 1931 saw a major earthquake hit Napier. It also brought Dr John Laird ashore, to oversee the development of Christian groups in schools.

All Ages, YouthAnnette OsborneFebruary 13, 2021Easter, Church, New Zealand, families, whanau, Bible, free resource, Napier earthquake, John Laird, Dr Laird, Crusader Groups in schools, schools

Under the Olive Tree

We have a range of resources to help you run intergenerational services this Easter and Lent season.

All Ages, Children and Families, Editor's PicksAnnette OsborneFebruary 5, 2021Lent, Easter, Intergenerational, Generations together, Bible, Church, New Zealand, Free resource, downloadable

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