Parent’s Corner- October 16, 2022

“But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘you shall be holy, for I am holy.’”

1 Peter 1:15-16

What does it mean to be holy?  Certainly God doesn’t expect us to be absolutely perfect all the time.  He knows we are sinners!  This often creates questions in the minds of children, and honestly, in many adults as well!  How are we supposed to be holy?  It seems impossible!  

I was so encouraged to see a page in our teacher’s book this week that gave specific examples of how children (and all of us!) can strive to be holy.  Follow the letters of the word “holy”. . . 

Honor God

Obey God

Listen to God’s commands

Yearn to be holy

God doesn’t expect perfection, but He does appreciate the effort!  As you go about your week this week, encourage each member of your family to do his or her best, knowing that that effort will please and honor the Lord! 

This Week in Sunday School. . . 

2s/3s- The Story of Hannah and Answered Prayer

Scripture- 1 Samuel 1

Lesson Truth- God answered Hannah’s prayer

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

• Learn a prayer of thanks to god

• Identify whom we pray to

• Affirm that God hears our prayers

• Identify things that we pray for

4s-5th Grade- God Establishes the Priesthood

Scripture- Leviticus 8-10

Principle- God must be treated as holy.

Ask Your Child- What happened to the two priests who disobeyed God’s commands?

Apply- By worshiping God with the right attitudes and actions.

This Week- As a family, read Leviticus 8-10

Next Week-  Leviticus 11-16

Children’s Church- God’s Glory Fills the Temple

Scripture-   Kings 8:1-9:9.

Principle-  Christians must learn to depend on God’s faithfulness.

Ask Your Child- How was God faithful in today’s lesson?

Apply- By rejoicing that God is faithful.

This Week- As a family, read  Kings 8:1-9:9.

Next Week- 1 Kings 11:1-43