Share the Secret!
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Parent’s Corner- September 19, 2021
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the Peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
With our family’s schedules, it is very rare that we are able to sit down and watch a movie together at the same time. The same goes for sporting events. We often rely on our DVR or pause button to play “catch up”. Now that we are in different states, sometimes the time zone is an issue, or perhaps an evening class gets in the way. . . heaven forbid if someone has an evening class on Mondays or Thursdays during football season! It’s not uncommon to have one or both of my older sons on FaceTime or speaker while watching a game. A common plea. . . “don’t tell me what happens!” Keeping that mystery and element of surprise is appropriate for the ending of a movie, or the final quarter of a football game, but we should be free to “spoil the surprise” in Sunday school. Let me explain. . . it would be very easy for a child to become concerned after today’s Sunday school lesson. “God punishes sin. We are sinners.” What would be the logical conclusion. . . we can all guess what that might be, but we have good news! Jesus came to pay the cost for our sins! That is always good news to be shared at any time, especially if one is concerned about dealing with the consequences of his/her sins. You don’t have to! Once you have accepted the gift of Jesus, your sins will be forgiven! That is great news, and news that should be shared freely and often!
This Week in Sunday School. . .
2s/3s- Moses and the Red Sea
Scripture- Exodus 14-15
Lesson Truth- God is Powerful!
Aims for the Children- to do at least one of the following during this lesson:
Act out the Bible story
Participate in various celebration activities
Thank God for His power
4s-5th Grade- Man Rebels Against God
Scripture- Genesis 2:15-17;3:1-24
Principle- God will punish those who do not obey Him
Ask your Child- How did Adam and Eve sin against God?
Apply- By trusting God in all things
This Week- As a family, read Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-24
Next Week- Genesis 4:1-15
Children’s Church- God Preserves Joseph
Scripture- Genesis 37
Principle- God cares for His people.
Ask Your Child- How did God preserve Joseph?
Apply- By trusting and honoring God even when he/she has problems with others.
This Week- As a family, read Genesis 37
Next Week- Genesis 39-50