Waiting

Parent’s Corner- January 5, 2010

“I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined to me and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 ESV

Waiting is hard for everyone.  In His wisdom, the Lord makes different people wait different lengths of time for different answers.  In this week’s lessons, there were many different examples of people who waited for God to answer their prayers.  Ask your children about those they learned about who had to wait, and then tell them about a time in your life when you had to wait.  Maybe the Lord answered your prayer, and maybe you are still waiting for that answer.  Either way, it can be a great example of waiting for your child to see from one of the people they love most! 

This week in Sunday School. . .

2s and 3s- Anna Waits

Scripture- Luke 2: 36-38

Lesson Truth- Jesus was a very special baby- someone worth waiting for!

Aims for the Children- to do at least one of the following during the lesson:

1.     Wait to do something special

2.     Tell about something they’ve had to wait for

3.     Tell for whom Anna waited

4s-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- Various lessons including review of previous lessons

Next Week- Jesus Defines Discipleship, Mark 8:27-38

Children’s Church- God Sends Baby Isaac

Scripture- Genesis 21:1-14

Lesson Goal- Students will learn that God is faithful to keep His promises.

Bible Truths-

1.     God kept His promise by sending Isaac.

2.     Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born.

3.     Sinful people cannot stop God’s promises.

4.     God keeps all His promises.

Key Verse- “And the Lord visited Sarah as He had said, and the Lord did for Sarah as He had spoken.”  Genesis 21:1

Application-

1.     Trust God to keep His promises to you.

2.     Be patient to wait for God to fulfill His promises.

3.     Keep the promises you have made to others.