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.
Joseph’s Story
Read the verses from Genesis as you think about the story below:
Have you ever thought about everything that happened to Joseph? There were many good times and bad times.
Good – Joseph was his father’s favorite son (Gen 37:3)
Bad – Joseph’s brothers were jealous. They hated him and planned to kill him (Gen 37:18)
Good – Reuben planned to rescue Joseph and take him home (Gen 37:22)
Bad – Instead his brothers sold Joseph to Ishmaelite traders (Gen 37:27)
Good –They took him to Egypt (Gen 39:1)
Bad – Joseph was sold as a slave to Potiphar (Gen 39:1)
Good – Potiphar liked Joseph and put him in charge of everything he owned (Gen 39:6)
Bad – Joseph was falsely accused of a terrible crime and put into prison (Gen 39:19-20)
Good – The prison warden liked Joseph and put him in charge others (Gen 39:22)
Bad – Joseph was in prison for a long time
Good – The king’s cupbearer and baker had dreams while in prison. God showed Joseph what their dreams meant. The cupbearer promised to help Joseph get out of prison. (Gen 40:8)
Bad – The king’s cupbearer forgot his promise (Gen 40:23)
Good – Finally the cupbearer remembered, and Joseph was brought out of prison to interpret the king’s nightmares (Gen 41:14)
Bad – Joseph told the king that God was telling him that seven years of bad harvests were coming to Egypt and the king needed to prepare (Gen 41:31)
Good – The king put Joseph in charge of the preparations (Gen 41:41)
A Really Good Ending – Joseph was able to save his whole family. He was able to bring his father, his brothers, and all their children to Egypt where there was plenty of food (Gen. 45:18). Abraham’s family would continue as God had promised.
REALLY, REALLY GOOD NEWS – THROUGH ALL THESE YEARS AND TRIALS, GOD WAS ALWAYS WITH JOSEPH. GOD HAD A PLAN FOR HIM!
When you hit a bump in the road you are traveling or you wonder if God has forgotten you, remember Joseph’s story. God was always with Joseph. God always had a plan for Joseph’s life. God is always with you and has a plan for your life, too!
Think about this verse – Psalm 23:4
"Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me." (NLT)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I know You are always with me. I know You are with me in good times. I know You are with me when things go wrong. I know You have a plan for me. Thank you. Amen.
Jesus Is the Capstone
Read Luke 20:17-18 and Psalms 118:22
Look at this picture of rocks. Do you know which one is the most important? It is the capstone. One day Jesus told people in the Temple Court that He was going to be rejected by many but would become the capstone.
Do you know what a capstone is and why it is so important? A capstone is the finishing stone in an arch, like the one above. It is the final stone that the builder places to hold the entire structure together. It is the highest stone and holds the rest of the stones in place. If you lift it away, the top stone in the arch will pop out and the structure will crumble away. With the weight of the capstone on top, the other stones are pressed into place and will stand strong and safe.
Not just any stone can be a capstone. If a stone is too small or too crumbly or maybe not the right shape the builder will reject it. Can you imagine trying to use a cracked or round rock here?
The teachers of the law were using the wrong type of “stones” to get to heaven. They were teaching people that they could earn God’s forgiveness by following Jewish laws. They rejected Jesus when He said that this was wrong. Jesus taught that if a person believes in Him and asks for forgiveness, his sins will be forgiven.
When Jesus died on the cross, it was the last stone needed in God’s plan. Our forgiveness depends on believing that Jesus paid for our sins by dying on the cross. When we believe that Jesus lived and died to pay for our sins, we will be forgiven. No matter what we do, Jesus is holding us securely and we can be sure of God’s love.
Sadly, the Jewish leaders did not believe Jesus. Without Jesus as the capstone, their faith was just a pile of rubble. They tripped and fell over the most important stone in God’s plan. Your belief in Jesus will make you strong. Your capstone will be there to hold you up securely.
Think about this verse – Psalms 118:22
"The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all." (Good News Translation)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, You have shown your love to us in many ways. We thank You for giving us a strong capstone. Make us strong as our faith grows. Amen.
Born Again
Read John 3:1-6
Do you ever hear adults talking about things and wonder what they mean? You are not alone in this. Sometimes Christians say things that can be confusing to those who are just learning about Jesus. When Jesus told Nicodemus that he needed to be born again he did not understand. Maybe you have wondered about this too.
Nicodemus believed Jesus was a teacher sent by God. He had seen Jesus perform miracles and had heard Jesus’ teaching. One night he came to Jesus to talk with Him privately. Jesus said that Nicodemus would only see the kingdom of God if he was born again. This confused Nicodemus because he knew it was impossible to crawl back into his mother’s stomach and come to life again as a newborn baby. But this is not what Jesus was talking about.
Jesus explained that there were two times a Christian is born. The first time is when you are born as a brand-new baby. Your body will grow bigger and get stronger as you lived out your years. The second birth is when you first believe in Jesus and became a Christian. Now your spirit will grow inside your body and get stronger as you learn about Jesus and understand what He has done for you.
Your birthday marks the day you were born, but do you remember when you first believed in Jesus? Some people do remember when it happened in great detail. Others just feel like they have always known Jesus and cannot remember a time when He was not a part of their life. In either case, consider yourself born again! Next time you hear someone say they are “born again,” you will understand that they are telling you they know Jesus. They understand that God has forgiven them because Jesus died on the cross. What will you say when someone asks you if you are born again?
Think about this verse – John 3:7
"So don’t be surprised when I say, ‘You must be born again.’" (New Living Translation)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, sometimes I do not understand words I read in the Bible. I know all Your words are true. Guide me and give me understanding. Amen.
Be Prepared
Read Matthew 25:1-10
When you go camping, you are packing for an adventure. Make sure you take everything you will need to spend the night outdoors. You will need a tent for shelter, food, clothes, bug spray, sleeping bag, flashlight, and (just in case) rain gear. Can you think of anything else you might need?
It is also good to test your equipment before you leave home. Can you imagine waking up in the night and finding out that your flashlight batteries are dead? That would not happen with good planning. If you were wise, you would have tested the light at home. You could have included extra batteries in your pack. But now, what can you do???
The camp store is one mile back the trail. It’s dark and you have no light and besides the store is probably closed for the night. Buying more batteries is not an option. Maybe you could borrow a battery from a tent mate. Unfortunately, chances are no one will lend you a battery because they need their batteries. Even if someone would give you one or two of their batteries, your flashlight needs four. Sharing with you might not leave them with enough power to keep their flashlight shining. So, borrowing is also not an option.
The tent is very dark. You hear strange noises outside. Your flashlight is dead. You are starting to worry! Is this scary night a good adventure now? Do you wish you had been wise and planned ahead?
Every day you need to plan wisely. On school days you need to remember your lunch, jacket, homework, and pencils. If you are going to the pool, you will need your towel, suntan lotion, and snack. When you have a ball game, you must have your hat, glove, and favorite bat. Thinking and planning are important habits to develop.
The foolish young women in Jesus’s parable were not prepared. Are you planning well? Are you prepared? Learn from their mistake!
Think about this verse – Proverbs 21:5
"Plan carefully and you will have plenty; if you act too quickly, you will never have enough." (Good News Version)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for Jesus. Help me understand the parables He told his followers. Help me use this wisdom in my life too. Amen.
Jesus Is the New Path to Heaven
Read Matthew 9:14-17
As Jesus traveled throughout the countryside, he was often criticized for not following Jewish laws. God gave these laws to Moses, and they were passed down by Jewish leaders. While God wants us to follow His laws, no can ever follow them perfectly. Jesus taught that following these laws was not the way to earn eternal life. He taught about this new path to heaven with many stories.
One time the disciples of John (The Baptist) asked Jesus why he did not fast. He used a lesson about wineskins to explain that God was changing the path to heaven. The old way was not enough.
Before the time of glass and plastic bottles, wine was often transported in wineskins. Wineskins were soft leather bags. They were coated on the inside with pitch (tree sap) to make them waterproof and given a drinking spout. New wineskins are soft, flexible, and stretchy.
As it ages, wine needs time to ferment and develop. When new wine is put into a wineskin, it is often not fully fermented. New wineskins are flexible enough to allow the wine to expand as it matures.
If the owner does not take care of his wineskin, it becomes dry and brittle. Can you guess what would happen if new wine is added to a brittle bag? While the wine expands; the brittle bag does not. It bursts and the wine is wasted. Old wineskins can only be thrown out!
Jewish laws required people to follow many rules. By following these rules, people hoped to earn God’s favor. But these rules were like old wineskins…they were useless.
Have you ever tried very hard to follow the rules but found yourself doing something wrong? Of course…this happens to everyone. No one can follow God’s laws perfectly and earn God’s forgiveness. Jesus taught that His sacrifice and death on the cross would pay for your sins. God would forgive you because of Jesus’s sacrifice. Jesus brought a new way for salvation. Instead of following many old rules you just need to believe in Jesus and ask that your sins be forgiven. This is the path to heaven for all believers. Have you told Jesus that you believe in Him? Have you told Him you are sorry for the sins and mistakes you have made? Have you asked God to forgive you? Great! You are part of the great big family of God!
Think about this verse – II Corinthians 5:17
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" (NIV)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I know You love me and sent Jesus to pay the punishment I deserve for my sins. I am sorry for things that I have done which displease You. Please forgive me. Because I believe in Jesus, I know I will see You someday in heaven. Thank you! Amen.