Parent’s Corner- August 12, 2018

Being a Fly on the Wall

“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”  Colossians 2:6-7 ESV

Being a fly on the wall. . . As much as my boys try to convince me that this is “creepy” and “sketchy”, I prefer to look at it as an opportunity for unexpected and unpredictable observations.  I had such an encounter with the unexpected last weekend, and I am so excited to share it with you!

Serving in Children’s ministry is not just about working with the children in our care.  It also gives us an opportunity to develop relationships with those with whom we serve.  Last week I overheard a conversation between two parents:  one was a volunteer in the room, and one was the parent of a junior helper in the same room.  The adult volunteer was expressing appreciation for the junior helper. . . a student who was once a T&T participant under his leadership.  The growth and development of the junior helper was evident, and worth mentioning to the parents.  It warmed my heart to see these relationships changing, growing, and developing. . . just like the children we serve!

Side note and shameless plug. . . if you have a spouse or friend with whom you would like to serve, feel free to recruit.  If everyone recruited one, we would double our volunteer force!

This Week in Sunday School-

2/3s- A Girl Named Rebekah

Scripture- Genesis 24

Lesson- Children learned about God’s provision and faithfulness in giving Rebekah to Isaac as his wife.

Aims for the children- to know the following

1.     Abraham wanted a wife for his son, Isaac.

2.     Abraham wanted her to love God.

3.     God provided for Abraham and Isaac in the gift of Rebekah.

 

4s-K-  God Offers Israel Healing From Sin

Scripture- Numbers 21:4-9

Lesson Goal- Students will learn of the judgment and mercy of God.

Bible Truths-

1.     Israel complained about God’s provision of manna.

2.     God punished Israel for complaining by sending fiery serpents to bite the people.

3.     The people admitted that they had sinned against God and against Moses’ leadership.

4.     God had Moses make a bronze snake; anyone who looked at it woud live.

Key Verse-

“Then the Lord said to Moses, ’Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole; and it shall be that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, shall live.’” Numbers 21:8

Catechism #48

 

1st-2nd-, 3rd-5th Grade-  God Offers Israel Healing From Sin

Scripture- Numbers 21:4-9

Lesson Goal- Students will learn of the judgment and mercy of God.

Lesson Objectives- Students will be able to

1.     Describe Israel’s sin.

2.     Recount God’s response to Israel’s sin.

3.     Tell the people’s response to the judgment of God.

4.     Describe how the people received God’s mercy.

Key Verse-

“Then the Lord said to Moses, ’Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole; and it shall be that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, shall live.’” Numbers 21:8

Catechism #48

 Children’s Church will resume on Sunday, September 9, 2018,