The Legend of the Sand Dollar Song

The Legend of the Sand Dollar Song

There's a lovely little legend
That I would like to tell
Of the birth and death of Jesus
Found in this lowly shell.

If you examine closely,
You'll see that you'll find here
Four nail holes and a fifth one
Made by a Roman's spear.

On one side the Easter lily,
Its center is the star
That appeared unto the shepherds
And led them from afar.

The Christmas poinsettia,
Etched on the other side
Reminds us of His birthday,
Our happy Christmastide.

Now break the center open,
And here you will release
The five white doves awaiting
To spread Good will and peace.

This simple little symbol,
Christ left for you and me
To help us spread His Gospel
Through all eternity.

Author Unknown

Chorus: Sand Dollar Choir Theme Song

Sand Dollar, Sand Dollar Help Me Tell The Story, Sand Dollar Sand Dollar Help Me Tell The Story...How He Lived, How He Loved, How He Died, and Rose Again.

Over Twentyfive Years Ago....I wrote a chorus to this poem. I posted it to my blog. It is no longer there. Somehow it is not on my blog any longer. I'm trying not to say someone removed it. I came up with the name Sand Dollars for our children's choir. Our Church had a sea theme. They still do as far as I know. The last I heard the choir is still called the Sand Dollars, though we are no longer there. It's a good easter song to sing.

I chose to use this song because this poem was no longer used or read for some reason and had no owner.

I can still sing this song with no trouble at all.

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026©

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✝️ THE ENTIRE STORY OF EASTER

✝️ THE ENTIRE STORY FORM OF EASTER

THE STORY BEGINS IN THE QUIET OF A GARDEN

The night was still.

The moon hung softly over the olive trees of Gethsemane, where Jesus knelt alone.

His disciples, tired from the long day, had fallen asleep nearby.

Jesus knew what was coming.

He knew the pain, the cross, the betrayal — and yet His heart was steady.

He whispered a prayer that would echo through all eternity:

“Not my will, but thine, be done.” — Luke 22:42 (KJV)

In that moment, Jesus chose you.

He chose love.

He chose the cross.

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🔥 THE ARREST — WHEN DARKNESS TRIED TO WIN

Suddenly, the quiet garden filled with the clatter of swords and the glow of torches.

A crowd of soldiers pushed through the trees.

Jesus did not hide.

He stepped forward.

“Whom seek ye?” He asked.

They answered, “Jesus of Nazareth.”

And with calm authority, He said:

“I am he.” — John 18:5 (KJV)

The soldiers fell backward at His words — because even in chains, Jesus was still the King.

He allowed Himself to be taken, not because He was weak,

but because He came to save the lost.

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” — Luke 19:10 (KJV)

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✝️ THE TRIAL — LOVE ON TRIAL BEFORE MEN

Jesus was taken from place to place — questioned, mocked, beaten.

People lied about Him.

Crowds shouted for His death.

Yet He never argued.

Never fought back.

Never stopped loving.

Like a lamb before its shearers, He was silent.

“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth.” — Isaiah 53:7 (KJV)

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🌑 THE CROSS — WHERE LOVE PAID THE HIGHEST PRICE

At last, Jesus was led to Calvary.

The sky grew dark.

The earth trembled.

The Savior suffered.

Nails pierced His hands.

A crown of thorns pressed into His brow.

But it wasn’t the nails that held Him there.

Love did.

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8 (KJV)

As Jesus hung on the cross, He looked at the world with compassion —

even forgiving the very people who hurt Him.

Finally, He cried:

“It is finished.” — John 19:30 (KJV)

The price for sin was paid in full.

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🌘 THE SILENT TOMB — A WAITING WORLD

Jesus’ body was placed in a borrowed tomb.

A heavy stone sealed the entrance.

Roman soldiers stood guard.

To His followers, it felt like hope had died.

The world seemed quiet, cold, and broken.

But heaven knew something the world did not.

The story was not over.

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🌅 THE RESURRECTION — THE MOMENT EVERYTHING CHANGED

Early Sunday morning, before the sun rose, the earth shook.

A bright angel rolled the stone away.

The tomb was empty.

Jesus was alive.

“He is not here: for He is risen.” — Matthew 28:6 (KJV)

Death had lost.

Sin had been defeated.

Hope had returned.

The greatest victory in history happened in a quiet garden at dawn.

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👣 THE RISEN SAVIOR WALKS AGAIN

Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, calling her by name.

He walked with two disciples on the road to Emmaus.

He entered a locked room and said, “Peace be unto you.”

He ate with them.

He taught them.

He comforted them.

More than 500 people saw Him alive.

“I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore.” — Revelation 1:18 (KJV)

The risen Savior proved that nothing — not even death — could stop His love.

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🌍 THE GREAT COMMISSION — THE STORY CONTINUES WITH US

Before returning to heaven, Jesus gave His followers a mission:

“Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel.” — Mark 16:15 (KJV)

The Easter story didn’t end at the empty tomb.

It continues every time someone shares the good news that Jesus lives.

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🌸 WHAT MAKES EASTER SPECIAL

Easter is special because:

• Jesus kept His promise.
• Love conquered death.
• Hope became unbreakable.
• We can be forgiven.
• We can live forever with Him.
• The Savior who died… now lives forevermore.

Easter is the day the world changed —

and the day our hearts can change too.

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💡 A TRUTH TO REMEMBER

“Easter isn’t about what’s in the basket.

It’s about what’s not in the tomb.”

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🙏 CLOSING PRAYER

“Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us so deeply that You died for our sins and rose again. Help us to remember the true meaning of Easter and to share Your love with others. Amen.”

Here’s a more in‑depth, heartfelt closing prayer and invitation that beautifully expands your original thought, George — written in your warm, ministry style and suitable for any age group.

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🙏 Closing Prayer and Invitation — “He Is Risen!”

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for loving us so deeply that You came to earth, lived among us, and gave Your life upon the cross. Thank You for bearing our sins so that we could be forgiven and free. Thank You for rising again, proving that death has no power over You — and that Your love is stronger than anything in this world.

Lord, help us to remember that Easter is not just a day, but a promise — a promise that You are alive, that You walk beside us, and that Your grace is enough for every heart that believes.

Fill our minds with Your truth, our hearts with Your peace, and our lives with Your joy.

If anyone listening has never truly received You as Savior, may they hear Your gentle call today.

You are still saying, “Come unto Me.”

You are still opening the door of mercy and hope.

You are still offering forgiveness and eternal life to all who will believe.

Jesus, we come to You now — thankful, humbled, and amazed by Your love.

Teach us to live in the light of Your resurrection, to share Your love with others, and to walk each day in the victory You have given.

In Your precious name we pray, Amen.

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026©

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