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 younger kids, we have a Pre-K and Elementary School class available. There is also a combined Middle School and High School class and a nursery for infants. There are two adult Sunday School classes offered as well. All Sunday School classes begin at 9:00 am. We'd love for you to join us on Sunday mornings.
Eyes Forward
Read Genesis 19:24-26
Do you ever think about your mistakes? Maybe you hurt a friend with your words. Maybe you forgot to do something you were asked to do. Maybe you failed when you tried something new (like riding your bike for the first time). Maybe you did something wrong even when you knew it was wrong. Sometimes when you look back on these events, you feel bad. Thinking about these things might even keep you from moving forward.
The Bible tells us about Lot and his family. They lived in Sodom in ancient times. Wicked and sinful people lived in the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. They were so evil that God decided to destroy the cities with fire. Lot was Abraham’s nephew and he pleaded with the Lord to save Lot. Messengers went to Lot to rescue him. They told Lot to hurry, or he would be swept away in the destruction. They told him to quickly flee to the mountains and not look back.
Lot, his wife, and their daughters were able to escape before the Lord rained fire and burning sulfur down on Sodom. While running away to the town of Zoar, Lot’s wife turned to look back at Sodom.
Do you think she wanted one last look at her old home? Do you think she had memories about things that had happened there? The Bible does not tell us why she looked, but it does tell us what happened. She became a pillar of salt! She never went more than a few steps from Sodom.
This is a lesson about obeying God, yes, but it is also a lesson about not looking to the past. God does not want us to think about our mistakes over and over again. When we have asked for forgiveness, God wants us to know that He has forgiven us. God does not want us to think so much about our mistakes that we are not able to move forward. He wants us to try to make things right if we can and not be afraid of failing the next time.
Don’t let your mistakes haunt you. Keep your eyes on God and trust Him. He will show you how to move forward.
Think about this verse - Philippians 3:13
"No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead." (New Living Translation)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for Your forgiveness. Help me to carry on past my mistakes. Show me the way. Amen.
Pray for Others Even When It’s Hard
Read Matthew 5:43-45a
Have you ever been teased when you just wanted to be left alone? Or have you been teased over and over about the same thing? Were your feelings hurt? Did it make you mad? Did you begin to think of the person teasing you as an enemy? Matthew tells of a time when Jesus gave us instructions for dealing with enemies.
Jesus had been speaking to a large group of people on the mountainside. He said to love your enemies and pray for them. Sometimes that is very hard. It is easier to just be mad and avoid thinking about them.
Usually when someone teases us it is because they feel bad about themselves. Maybe they do not know how to make a friend. Maybe they have problems in their life that don’t even involve you. They could be jealous of something you have or something you can do. Even though they will not admit to these feelings, they choose to try to make themselves feel better by making you feel bad.
Jesus knows that these people really need our prayers. Jesus said to pray for everyone, even our enemies. Share your worries with Jesus and ask Him to help with the problem. When you pray it will soften your heart toward them. Jesus can change their hearts too. You will feel better. Remember God loves us all and He is using you to show others about His love.
It never works when you try to defeat your enemies with revenge. It may be hard, and you may not see results right away, but trust Jesus, love, and pray. Remember who is in charge here!
Think about this verse – Luke 6:28
"Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you." (New Living Translation)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for filling the Bible with instructions we can use every day. Help us to live according to Your Word. Help us love and pray for everyone, even our enemies. Amen.
Noah Trusted God
Read Genesis 6:11-22
(If you have time read the full story in Genesis 6:5 – Genesis 8:22)
God was angry with men. They turned away from God and were wicked. They did evil things. God was sorry that He had created man and wanted to destroy the earth. As God surveyed His creation, He saw that Noah was a good man. God would rescue Noah, his family, and the animals God had created.
God told Noah that He had a special job for him. God wanted Noah to build a huge boat called an ark. It must be big enough to hold a pair (2) of most kinds of animals and 7 pairs (14) of other animals and birds. He would need to stock it with food for both the animals and his family. It would need to be strong and waterproof and keep the animals safe from the flood that God was going to send.
God gave Noah the plan for the ark. Noah and his sons started building even though the land was dry, and rain was not in sight. There was so much to get done but Noah trusted God. He was going to do something other men would think impossible!
Did you ever wonder if Noah worried about finding wood for the ark? Did he worry about how he was going to catch so many animals? Did he worry about where to find the food for everyone? Did he worry if the lions would eat the goats? His neighbors must have teased him about the ark and told him what he was doing was silly. Would you be shaking your head and thinking, “This is too big for me!”?
No, Noah trusted God and believed all that God told him. He knew that God had a plan and would take care of all the details. He would help Noah and provide all that was needed to finish the ark and load it with supplies. God would guide Noah, his family, and all the animals when it was time to board the ark. Once they were safely inside, the rain would start. Noah knew God would be true and faithful.
Today we must remember that God never asks us to do anything impossible. God always has a plan for us. He shows us the plan and provides a way for us to follow it. God may not want you to build an ark, but He has a plan for you. When God gives us a plan, we just need to be willing to follow and trust.
Think about this verse – Proverbs 3:5
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding." (New Living Translation)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the wonderful plans you have for me. Help me trust you, even when it is hard. Amen.
What/Who is a Samaritan?
Read John 4:4-10
Samaritans are mentioned in the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You know what an American is. You know what a Christian is. You know what a Pennsylvanian is. But… do you know what a Samaritan is? Knowing what a Samaritan is and why the Jews disliked them so much will help you understand why Jesus uses them to illustrate His lessons.
The story is complicated. Even after calling them His children and giving them a country of their own, the Israelites disobeyed God and did evil things. God warned them to return to Him, but they did not. Finally, God sent the Assyrians to punish them. Many were killed, their cities were destroyed, and their treasures were taken away.
The Temple at Jerusalem was destroyed, and many of the Jews were taken to Babylon. Only the weakest, sickest, and least skilled people were left behind to take care of the land. The people that remained were from Samaria and northern Israel. These people quickly mixed with others from the area who did not believe in God and did not worship as Jews.
Fast forward 70 years….The Jews in Babylon had learned a lesson. They were ready to follow God again. God allowed King Cyrus to free them, give them supplies, and send them back to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple. God protected them on their long journey. They were determined to obey God and rebuild the Temple.
When they got to Jerusalem, they found Samaritans living in their city. The Samaritans wanted to help with the Temple work, but the Jewish leaders did not want their help. They knew the Samaritans did not follow God. Soon there was trouble.
The Samaritans did all they could to discourage and frustrate the Jews. The Samaritans went away and built their own temple about 25 miles away. Jews so disliked them that they would not even talk to a Samaritan or go through a Samaritan town for fear of contamination.
Now, why do you think Jesus talked about a Good Samaritan? Why did he stop to talk to a Samaritan woman at a well? Maybe He wanted to show that we must love all people and not judge them hastily. We cannot judge a person by their race, or age, or sex. Jesus wants us to look at their heart and treat them fairly as another member of God’s family. God’s love is for everyone. Jesus welcomes anyone who wants to believe. Aren’t you glad that Christian love has no boundaries?
Think about this verse - John 4:7
"Soon a Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, 'Please give me a drink.'” (New Living Translation)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the love and forgiveness you give to us. Help us to love with our hearts, especially when we meet someone who is different from us. Amen.