At an acceptable time

Parent’s Corner- March 8, 2020

“But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD.  At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love, answer me in your saving faithfulness.”  Psalm 69:13

Prayers can take many forms and can be offered in a variety of ways.  They can be outpourings of love and thankfulness.  They can be cries of the heart.  They can be questions on confessions, seeking wisdom and understanding.  All of these prayers are received and heard by our Loving God.  He has promised to hear and answer our prayers.  We need to trust in His timing for that answer.  What a wonderful concept for our children to understand. . . God knows you.  God hears you when you pray.  God will answer you! 

In our lessons today our younger students learned about the importance of thanking God for the blessings He gives us. Our older students studied the importance of prayer in their lives, learning from the prayers of Jesus Himself.  May they all know that God loves them, and that He loves to hear their prayers. . . and answer them!!!

This week in Sunday School. . .

2s and 3s- Jesus Heals Ten Lepers

Scripture- Luke 17:11-19

Lesson Truth- Jesus wants us to thank him for everything he gives us.

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

1.     Tell what the nine lepers forgot to do

2.     Tell how Jesus feels when we forget to thank him fr the things he gives us

3.     Mention some things we should thank Jesus for

4.     Thank Jesus for something

4s-K- Review of the Life of Jesus

1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- A lesson on Prayer

Children’s Church- God sends plagues on Egypt

Scripture- Exodus 7-10

Lesson Goal- Students will praise and trust God because of His awesome power.

Bible Truths-

1.     Moses and Aaron told Pharaoh to let the Israelites go.

2.     God used 10 plagues to punish Egypt.

3.     Pharaoh repeatedly disobeyed God. 

4.     God used the plagues to show His power.

Key Verse- “But indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth.” Exodus 9”16

Application-

1.     Do not harden your heart.  Submit to God’s great power.

2.     Trust God’s awesome plans.

3.     Tell others about the greatness of God.