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.
Commandments
Read Deuteronomy 9:9-11
Do you know what the word command means? According to the McGraw-Hill School Dictionary it means to give an order or direction. Generals give commands to the soldiers under them. Teachers give commands to their students. Policemen give commands to drivers when they direct traffic around an accident. Commands are not suggestions. You do not need to talk about them first, you just must obey them. Period.
After the Israelites left Egypt and crossed the Red Sea, God called Moses to meet Him on Mt. Sinai. God gave Moses 10 rules and wrote them with His own finger upon stone tablets. These rules are The Ten Commandments. God expected His people to always follow these rules. He wanted them to love Him, love each other, and lead holy lives.
God did not give these laws to His people to punish but to bless His people. By following these rules, the Israelites would honor and please God and could live in harmony with each other. These rules would be the basis for Jewish law for centuries. When Jesus spoke to His followers, He demonstrated these commandments in His parables and lessons. Jesus often taught that God expected men, women, and children to obey these commandments.
It is easy to think that God’s commandments may have changed because our world is different than the world of Moses. But remember, God never changes. He still wants us to honor and love Him. He still wants us to respect each other. Don’t just think about God’s commandments, put them into action. Don’t try to change them to fit your life, change your life instead. Don’t ignore them, remember them. Obey them and God will bless you.
Think about this verse – Joshua 22:5
"But be very careful to obey all the commands and the instructions that Moses gave to you. Love the LORD your God, walk in all his ways, obey his commands, hold firmly to him, and serve him with all your heart and all your soul.” (NLT)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I want to obey Your commandments. Help me remember them in everything I do, say, or think each day. Thank you for
guiding me with these rules. Amen.
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 both many good times and many 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) and he was taken to Egypt (Gen 39:1) where he 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 the king’s 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 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 brought them to Egypt where they had food and a new life (Gen 45:17-18). Abraham’s family would continue through many more generations, just 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." (New Living Translation)
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.
Brothers and Sisters
Read Matthew 12:46-50
Jesus experienced family life while He lived on earth. When it was time for Jesus to be born on earth, God chose Mary to be His mother and Joseph to be His earthly father. Mary and Joseph had at least four other sons and at least two daughters. Brothers James and Jude wrote books in the Bible. Joseph and Simon are also named in Matthew and Mark and both writers tell us Jesus had sisters, too.
Do you have sisters and/or brothers? Brothers and sisters are truly a gift from God. They are instant playmates. It’s hard to feel lonely when they are around. Brothers and sisters work together. They enjoy celebrating events like holidays, birthdays, and family reunions together. They travel together and enjoy the adventures of family life. They learn from each other and take care to make sure each other is safe.
Some people do not have sisters or brothers. Are you an only child? Do not worry God has not forgotten you. Jesus told the crowds that followed Him that He had many brothers, sisters, and mothers. He said that anyone who did God’s will was part of His family. Have you ever heard someone call a fellow Christian “brother” or “sister”? Have you ever thought about the big family of believers you share? Just like blood brothers and sisters they work together, celebrate together, and help each other. Best of all, they share the love of Jesus and worship God together. No one is ever alone in the family of God. When you need a friend, someone will be there. Just as Jesus loves you, so do your brothers and sisters in Him. Aren’t you glad you are part of God’s big family? Get to know your family!
Think about this Verse – Matthew 12:50
"For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” (NIV)
Close in Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, Jesus promised that all those who do Your will be brothers and sisters. I know I am part of this family because I believe in Jesus. Thank you for giving me this loving family. Amen.
Follow the Directions
Read II Samuel 6:3-7
When you try to put something together without following the directions disaster strikes. Have you ever ended up with parts left over and no idea where they belong? After finishing, was your project crooked? Most importantly, now that it was together, did it work?
There was a time King David forgot to follow the directions. He wanted to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem and planned a grand procession. He chose 30,000 men to escort the ark along the road from the house of Abinadab to the city. The men placed the ark on a brand-new oxcart specially made for the occasion. As the parade proceeded, the people sang joyfully and praised God. Voices were joined by the music of harps, lyres, tambourines, cymbals, and noise makers. What a celebration!
Everything went well as they moved through the hills above Jerusalem until the oxen stumbled. The cart started to tip, and the ark started to slide toward the ground. Uzzah, a man guiding the cart, reached out to grab the ark to steady it. This was a deadly mistake because David had failed to follow the directions.
David had chosen to move the ark in the way he thought would please God. But, to please God David really needed to follow the directions. God gave to Moses laws to follow when moving the ark. God said His ark was only to be carried on the shoulders of Levites. They were to use two long poles covered in gold. These poles were placed through rings of gold attached to the ark. No man was to touch the ark. This law applied to everyone… the king, the priests, the musicians. God was angry with David and his men because He expected them to obey His law and follow His directions.
Where do you get directions living every day? There are instructions for everything you need in the Bible. God tells you what you should do and what you should not do. There is no problem, little or big, that God has not covered in the Bible. Unfortunately, there is no quick index to find the exact advice you need. The best way to learn God’s instructions is to read a little bit of your Bible each day. The Bible is the best book of instructions! Get out the directions and learn!
Think about this verse – II Timothy 3:16
"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right." (New Living Translation)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, sometimes I want to do things in my own way. I forget that You have given me instruction for everything. Help me remember to look to Your word in the Bible for guidance. Direct me in Your ways. Amen.
Ants
Read Proverbs 6:6-8
Have you ever watched ants? They are such tiny creatures but they seem to be everywhere. Leave crumbs on the kitchen counter and by morning you might see them hurrying to claim your leftovers. Plan a picnic for your family and they will join you before the day is over. Disturb their nest as you pull out weeds in the garden and they will scurry to save their eggs. If you want to watch them work underground, you can buy an ant farm and watch them as they make tunnels in a special container with clear sides.
When you watch ants, the first thing you might notice is that they are always busy. Moving dirt, carrying food, relocating their eggs. Sometimes you may see them marching along in a line, travelling toward food which they will carry back to their nest and store for future use.
King Solomon studied plants and animals and talked about them in lessons (proverbs) for people. One of the creatures Solomon studied was the ant. He praised the ant for its hard work. Ants go about their jobs without being told what to do by a leader. They do not form committees to study the situation. They do more than just stand around and talk about their problems. They simply start and work until they get the job done!
This is a small piece of wisdom God has included in the Bible for you today. Look around to see if anything needs to be done. When you find a job to do, get right at it. Don’t waste time or let anything distract you from finishing your job. Give it your best! God wants you to be a good worker in everything you do. God wants you to remember an ant!
Think about this verse – Proverbs 14:23
"All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty." (NIV)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for all the creatures You have created in such a perfect way. I want to be a good worker, like the ant. Help me see your ways in all that You have created. Amen.