The Great Surprise ~ Saturday, April 8, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

At The Great Surprise to be held at Immanuel Lutheran, kids and their families will experience hands-on fun with a variety of surprising activities and free WOW experiences.

What are Wow Experiences?

• The Amazing Animation Station where everyone hears the Easter story in a clear, compelling way.

• The Extraordinary Energy Station where energy sticks spring to life as participants' grasp hands.

• The Fantastic Flotation Station where kids and grown-ups guess what floats and what sinks, and every child gets a Bible Tag featuring a key Jesus-centered verse.

• The Confounding Creation Station where guests tuck colorful powder into molds and watch the powder transform into bright, bouncy balls - a reminder of the surprise and joy of Jesus' resurrection.

• The Fantabulous Foto Station where silly props make for memorable family portraits.

• The Surprising Snack Station where families pause for snacks and interact with the engaging Toss & Talk discussion-starter posters which give them surprising things to talk about while enjoying their snacks.

• The Marvelous Mirascope Station where small items appear to float in the air.

Experience these & more fun activities at the Great Surprise! Register today at ImmanuelPalatine.org.

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, a fixture in the Palatine community for nearly 150 years, offers a variety of programs and services to the people of Palatine, as well as weekly worship services. Immanuel is located at 200 North Plum Grove Road (at Wood Street) in downtown Palatine, just two blocks east of the Palatine Metra Train Station. For more information, please contact Trephina at 847-359-1549 or email tbedell@ilcp.org.