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.
Manna
Read Exodus 16:11-15
After the Israelites left Egypt, they wandered in the desert for 40 years. They were happy to leave Egypt but as time went on, they soon grumbled. They forgot the hard times they had experienced as slaves of the Egyptians. They worried they would die of hunger in the wilderness, and they complained to Moses. God told them He would provide everything they needed. He would send them meat (quail) to eat in the evening and bread (manna) each morning. They just had to trust Him.
When the Israelites first saw manna on the ground around their camp they asked, “What is it?” (The Hebrew word manna means “What is it”.) It was white like coriander seed and tasted like wafers made with honey. Doesn’t this sound tasty? They could bake it or boil it, but it would not keep overnight. They were told to go out each morning and gather just enough to satisfy them for the day. On the sixth day they would gather double, because no manna would come on the Sabbath.
Each day as they traveled through the desert, they found manna on the ground. God fed the Israelites for 40 years. Manna came no matter where they camped. This bread from God kept them strong and healthy throughout their journey. Manna from God filled their bellies while He led them to Canaan, the land God had promised to their ancestors.
Once while travelling, Jesus told a crowd of people that He was the Bread of Life. Like manna, He promised to be with those who followed Him every day. Like manna, He promised to be with them no matter where they would go. He would travel along with them and would lead them to a promised home in heaven.
God does not provide you with manna, but He has given you something better…Jesus. You can trust Jesus on your journey through life. When you eat a slice of bread, think of manna. Think of Jesus as the bread of your life. When Christians celebrate Holy Communion, remember this promise. This promise is for all Christians, everywhere. This promise is for you! Jesus is the Bread of Life!
Think about this verse – John 6:48
"I am the bread of life." (NIV)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I know I am one of Your children and I am thankful I can rely on You to provide things I need. Thank you for Jesus and the blessings You have given me. Amen.
Jesus and the Children
Read Luke 18:15-16
Young Jewish boys began studying and memorizing the books Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy at age 5 or 6. Gifted students would continue to study with a rabbi until they got married at the age of 18 to 20. If a student was brilliant, he would continue to study and begin teaching other men. Disciples would gather around him to hear his teachings. This usually happened around the age of 30.
As a Jew, this is what Jesus would have done. He studied Jewish law and learned scriptures at an early age. Luke tells us that Jesus talked with the teachers in the Temple at Jerusalem for several days when He was 12 years old. When He was 30 years old, He began to teach and preach to other men who would gather around Him. His disciples called Him Rabbi.
One day a group of parents saw Jesus and wanted Him to touch their children. They knew about the great miracles Jesus had done and wanted His blessing for their children. Jesus’s disciples were gathered around Jesus, listening to his teachings and did not want to be interrupted. They scolded the parents for bothering Jesus and interrupting the lesson. They tried to shoo the children away.
How do you think most teachers would have responded? Jesus was different. He told His disciples to let the children come, He would stop His lesson for the moment. Then Jesus gave the disciples a new lesson. He told them the children were important! Jesus said He wanted the children to come to Him and listen to His lessons, too.
By nature, children are energetic and loud. They are not the kind of students you would expect to see seated next to a rabbi. Taming their children might keep the adults from listening carefully, but this did not matter to Jesus. He wanted children by His side. He wanted them to feel His love. He wanted them to learn about God. They would understand and believe in their most simple way. A church family has room for everyone. Young or old. Noisy or quiet. Energetic or calm. There is a place at Jesus’s side for all of God’s children. Remember you are a special part of His family!
Think about this verse – Deuteronomy 11:19
"Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up." (New Living Translation)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for my big church family. Thank you for wise adults and leaders. Thank you for teachers and learners. Thank you for eager workers. Thank you for children who will grow into the future church. 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 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.