Every Sunday morning at 9:00 am
Every Sunday morning our Sunday School classes provide biblical instruction for all ages. From infant to adult, the Bible comes alive through stories, activities and in-depth Bible study.
For the kids we have:
Nursery,
Combined Pre-K/1st Grade class,
Combined 2nd-5th Grade class, and
Combined Middle School/High School class.
There are also two adult Sunday School classes offered.
All Sunday School classes begin at 9:00 am and we'd love for you to join us on Sunday mornings.
Tied Tight
Read Hebrews 2:1
Many years ago, I went fishing with my brother. He caught a WHOPPER! It probably was the biggest fish I had ever seen him catch. We were so excited and hurried back to the dock to show off this giant. We jumped out of the boat and ran toward home. Only one problem! In our excitement we forgot to tie up the boat and it drifted away from the dock! The fish was quickly forgotten as we watched the boat float further and further from shore.
Paul warned in his letter to the Hebrews that we must pay attention to what we do with our lives. You must be careful not to drift away from God. How can this happen?
Your life is busy! School lessons and homework. Sports. Church activities. Music lessons. Scouts. Friends. Can you think of other things that make your life so busy and fill your time?
You must be careful that you do not get so busy that you forget about saving time to spend with God. You need to pray and talk to Him about things that are on your mind. You need to read the Bible and think about what God is telling you. Even a few minutes every day will keep you tied strongly to God.
Find a time when you can be with God. Some people like a quiet time in the morning. You might like to rest with God before going to bed. Take a break from the hot afternoon and sit on a shady porch and talk to God. It does not matter when or where you find quiet time to be with God, it just matters that you do. This will help you stay tied tightly to Him.
Think about this verse – Hebrews 2:1
"We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away." (NIIV)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for listening when I talk to You. Guide me in everything I do and help me stay close to You. Amen.
The Narrow Road
Read Matthew 7:13-14
In the middle of a cold winter you might think about a trip to a sunny Florida beach. As you plan your trip there are many ways to get there. Do you like to travel by car? Using a map, you will see that there are highways that lead south. You could travel along Route 95 or head south along Route 81. You could stop and spend the night in a motel or visit friends in North Carolina for a break along the way.
Would you rather travel by train? You will still have many choices. You can choose to take your car along and ride the Auto Train. To be more comfortable, you might like to upgrade your seat to a sleeper berth. You can bring snacks along or eat in the dining car.
Do you want to get there quickly? Then you might choose to fly by airplane. Look at your calendar and choose the date and time to fly. Look at airfares and choose your airline. Which airport will be your destination?
Wow! Aren’t you lucky to have so many choices?
Jesus tells us that there is only one way to travel to heaven. Unlike earthly travel there is only one way to go. There are not a variety of ways to get there. You cannot look over several plans and choose which one you like best. It is a very narrow road you must follow.
Do you know the way to travel this narrow road? You are correct, Jesus! The only way you can get to heaven is by believing that Jesus died for your sins. You cannot perfectly obey God and not displease Him by the things you think, say, or do. He requires punishment for your sins. When Jesus died on the cross, He paid for your sins forever. All you need to do is confess these things, tell God you are sorry, and ask for forgiveness. Tell God that you believe in Jesus and what He has done for you.
This is such an easy road to follow. You cannot earn it yourself by hard work or kind deeds. You cannot buy it, no matter how much money you have. Other people cannot give it to you. It is the free gift of God. Have you chosen this narrow road? God is ready to welcome you at the end of your travels.
Think about this verse – Psalm 16:11
"You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever." (NLT)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for showing me the path to heaven. I know that I have done many things to displease You. I am sorry for what I have done, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I know Jesus was punished for my sins and I will join You in heaven someday. Amen.
The Right Tools
Read I Samuel 17:38-40
Have you ever thought about tools? They are amazing! A carpenter has just the tools he needs. In his toolbox there are hammers, saws, chisels, and a measuring tape. A plumber has other tools that make his work easier. He uses pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, and pipefittings. A cook needs kitchen tools like spoons, measuring cups and mixers that turn ingredients into delicious food. In His wisdom, God has shown man how to make the tools he or she needs to get work done.
David, a young shepherd, volunteered to fight Goliath the Philistine giant. King Saul and his soldiers expected David to wear armor and use a sword and spear to fight Goliath. When King Saul saw that David had none of these things, Saul dressed David in his own clothes and armor. There were problems. David was smaller than Saul and nothing fit. David had never used these tools. When David tried walking around, he felt clumsy. He was not used to these fighting clothes and heavy weapons.
David explained that he would rely on the tools God had given him. He would use his slingshot and small stones. While he had watched his sheep, David had grown skillful with these weapons. He rescued sheep from lions and bears by killing them with his hands and his slingshot. David knew God would help him use these tools to kill the giant.
Do you know the end of this story? If not, continue reading in I Samuel 17. The ending is exciting! God knew what David could do with the right tools. He gave David plenty of practice using these tools. He helped David be courageous. Best of all, He was with David and there was a miracle on the battlefield that day.
God gives you the tools you need. He expects you to use them for the work He has planned for you. Your tools might include hammers, wrenches, medical monitors, computers, brushes, or musical instruments. Can you think of other tools you might like to try? Find your favorite tools. Practice using them and become skillful with them. God has work for you. Pick up your tools and get ready!
Think about this verse – I Samuel 17:40
"Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in
his hand, approached the Philistine." (NIV)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for providing the things I need. Thank you for the tools I use each day to do work You have planned for me. Help me become skillful with them as I grow. Amen.
Strength in Numbers
Read Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Have you ever heard someone say, “two are better than one”? Did you know this phrase comes from the Bible?
Next time you are in a hardware store, head over to the department with things like string, clothesline, and rope. Stop and examine these things. How are they the same? How are they different? Which are the strongest? You are right, the thicker ones are stronger! Now look at all of them more closely. What makes the thicker ones stronger?
A string can be a single strand of cotton or nylon. Twine and clothesline are made by twisting these strings together. Ropes have even more of these strands braided or twisted together. You can see that the thick, strong ropes are made of many weaker thin strands twisted together.
Now think how this is the same for people as it is for ropes. Any job is made easier with the help of another person. The work goes quicker, the lifting is easier, and the friendship of someone else is encouraging. This is because God has designed us to work together in teams.
God wants you to work with others in your church family. Watch for times when you can add your strength to that of others to get the job done. Join in when extra hands are needed on cleanup days. Join your voice with others to praise God with music. Participate in Sunday school, Kingdom Kids, or a youth group to learn more about Jesus. Encourage friends to be part of these activities too. Remember there is strength in numbers! And guess what? You will soon find there is fun in numbers too!
Think of this verse – Ecclesiastes 4:9
"Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed." (New Living Translation)
Close in Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, You have made me in wonderful ways. You have made me for good work and have given me friends and family to help me. Help me see ways that I can be part of the team that works for You. Amen.
Speak Up!
Read Acts 23:19-21
When Paul was in Jerusalem, he boldly taught the people about Jesus. Soon the whole city was in an uproar and the crowd was out of control. The Roman commander and his soldiers arrested Paul and ordered that he be whipped immediately.
Paul told the guards that he was a Roman citizen. The soldiers put their whips down because they knew that what they were doing was illegal. Roman citizens could not be whipped unless they were first tried in court and found guilty of a crime. The commander ordered a trial the next day and told the Jewish leaders they must come and tell what laws Paul had broken. They needed to prove he had caused the trouble in Jerusalem.
Some of the Jews decided to take matters into their own hands. More than 40 men made a pact to kill Paul. They swore an oath not to eat or drink until Paul was dead. This plot was discovered by Paul’s young nephew, and he acted fast to save Paul’s life.
Paul’s nephew was taken to the commander. The commander listened and believed what the boy told him. The commander then stationed 70 horsemen and 200 spearmen around Paul to protect him. They took Paul to Caesarea where he would stand trial before Governor Felix.
Aren’t you glad that Paul’s nephew spoke up? Paul survived and went on to Rome to be tried by Caesar. While making the long trip to Rome, Paul continued teaching and writing. He won many people for Christ, including some of the soldiers who guarded him. He wrote the books of Colossians, Philemon, Ephesians, Philippians, First and Second Timothy, and Titus while in prison in Rome, and he may also have written Hebrews. God planned for Paul to teach from Rome and this brave young boy was part of God’s plan.
Have you ever been in a situation when you saw danger coming? Were you brave enough to speak up? God does not want us to gossip and talk about others. God does not want us to try to get friends into trouble by tattletales. But He does not want us to ignore trouble when we may be able to stop it. Speak out if you think someone may be headed for danger. Tell your parents or a trusted grown-up so they can also help. Do not be afraid to be a hero.
Think about this verse – Proverbs 10:11
"The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence." (NIV)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for giving me a family and friends who help protect me. Give me wisdom and courage to speak up and help others when I see trouble coming. Amen.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Read Daniel 3:8-27
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego ended up in a fiery furnace like the one shown here. Do you remember why? They disobeyed King Nebuchadnezzar. They refused to bow down and worship a huge golden statue made in his image. The king had issued a decree that anyone refusing to worship his golden statue would be put to death. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego boldly told the king they would serve only the true God. They would worship only Him.
Because these three men had broken the king’s law, they were sentenced to death. They were tied tightly and thrown into a blazing hot furnace to be burned to ashes. As the king watched he saw something amazing. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were walking around inside the giant furnace, and they were not alone. A fourth figure had joined them. This figure protected them because not even their clothes were burning.
This is one of the first Bible lessons I learned as a child. I knew people sometimes died in fires and playing with fire was dangerous. How had Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego survived? Daniel had written about a true miracle from God. God had saved them because of their faith and obedience.
A friend gave me a new perspective on this story. Consider what happened. God did not put out the fire. He walked with them through the flames. It would have been easy for God to just put the fire out and cool the furnace, but God did not take away the heat! Instead, He walked beside Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Has this ever happened to you? Certainly, you never faced an angry king with a fiery furnace, but have you faced different kinds of fire? Maybe you were in trouble for breaking a rule. Maybe you were sick. Maybe you lost a friend. Maybe you were just sad or disappointed. Remember God was there with you. In your hardest times He was right by your side.
Whenever you face fires in your life, think about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Just as God walked with them, He will walk with you. The fire might get hot, and God might not take it away. Just remember, God is with you to guide, protect, and shield you. Let His presence comfort you.
Think about this verse - II Corinthians 6:16b
"As God has said: 'I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.'” (New International Version)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I know You will walk with me to protect, guide, and shield me every day. Even when I face troubles, I know You are there. Thank you! Amen.