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.
Forgive Others
Read Matthew 18:21-22
Have you ever been really angry? Maybe you were angry at your parents because you felt they were unfair? Maybe you were angry with a friend because they left you out of a game? Maybe you were angry at a neighbor or a teacher? There are so many reasons we can get upset. Can you imagine what it would be like to carry these ugly feelings with us every day, everywhere.
Jesus does not want this to happen. He wants us to forgive. One day Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who had wronged him. He did not tell Jesus what the problem was. Peter thought Jesus would tell him that if he had forgiven the offender seven times that would be enough. After that, further forgiveness was not necessary.
Jesus told Peter that he was wrong. Peter needed to offer forgiveness many more times. There was no limit to the times Peter should forgive him and Peter was not even to try to count them. Do you think this answer surprised Peter?
God wants you to forgive others because this is what God does for you. Because God forgives all your mistakes, shouldn’t you forgive the mistakes of others. When you forgive it makes two people feel better. It will make the other person feel better and it will also make you feel better. It saves friendships. It soothes hurt. It strengthens love. These things are important parts of life in your family, your church, and your community.
Has anyone ever told you to “kiss or shake hands and make up?” What important advice! Forgiveness is a way you can share God’s love with others and show them how Jesus works in your life. Maybe they will be encouraged to bring Jesus into their heart too.
Think about this verse – Ephesians 4:32
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (NIV)
Close in Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for forgiving me when I do things that displease You. Help me forgive other people when they make me angry. Help my love show them Jesus. Amen.
Unused and Forgotten
Read II Kings 22:3-11
If you have a favorite baseball cap, you probably wear it most every day. But when winter comes and your ears get cold, you will put your baseball cap in the closet and wear a warmer hat instead. Over the winter your cap gets pushed to the back of the closet and other stuff gets piled on top. You get a new cap after the Superbowl, and your old cap is forgotten. Years go by until one day you decide to clean out your closet. Back in the darkest corner you find your old baseball cap. Wow! It brings back so many memories. You get it out and start wearing it again. Sound familiar?
King Josiah had the same problem. The previous two Kings of Jerusalem (Manasseh and Amon) had led the Israelites away from God. They filled God’s temple with foreign idols and lead the people in worshipping them. They filled the temple with other junk and allowed it to fall into disrepair. When Josiah became king, he knew this was wrong and set out to clean and repair the temple.
He ordered the priests to hire workers to clean it, destroy the foreign idols and make repairs. While working, the Book of the Law was found and taken to Josiah’s secretary Shaphan. Shaphan took this book to Josiah and read it to him. When the king heard what was in the book he tore his robes in despair. God’s laws had been forgotten, and the people had done many things that God said were wrong. Without hearing God’s Laws for such a long time, they had sinned greatly. They needed to change their behavior. They needed to hear the Word of God.
Do you know where your Bible is right now? It is easy to reach for the Bible when things go wrong. It is easy to grab your Bible Sunday morning and put it aside for the rest of the week. It is easy to get so busy that you do not take the time to open your Bible. But… a Bible on the shelf will never deepen your relationship with God.
Your Bible is God’s way of talking to you. Don’t lose this connection. Don’t let your Bible get lost in the back or your closet, or forgotten in a drawer, or pushed under your bed. Keep it where you can remember to use it. Learn and listen.
Think about this verse – I Timothy 3:16
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness." (NIV)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for my Bible. Thank you for talking to me through Your Word and giving me the Bible to hold and read. Remind me to pick it up and spend time with You each day. Amen.
Songs of Ascents
Read Psalm 122:1-4
Have you ever been homesick? Maybe you spent a week at camp where the bunk was hard and the food was, let’s just say, not like Mom’s. Maybe you felt sick while sleeping over night at a friend’s home. Maybe you were on a long vacation with your family and were tired of riding in the car. Think about these times while you think about the Psalms of Ascents.
Some of the Psalms in your Bible are marked with a beginning note, A Song of Ascents. Do you know what this means? (I did not.) It might just be something you never noticed. If you count, there are 15 psalms marked this way, Psalms 120-134. Some are written by David, some by Solomon, and others list no author. Now remember, the word ascents means, “going up.”
David placed the Ark on a high spot when he brought it back to Jerusalem. Solomon later built the Temple on Mount Moriah. Three times a year all men were required to go to Jerusalem to worship at the Temple. When they did, they had to ascend (go up) the Temple Mount. They were climbing to be close to God again.
Now, think again about how good it can be to get back home. As the Israelites returned to Jerusalem, they were glad to return to the Temple. Their prayers, confessions, and sacrifices would bring them closer to God. David, Solomon, and others wrote songs to remind people that they were coming closer to God as they were climbing toward the temple. These songs joyfully praise God and remind you that He is nearby.
Do you feel God’s presence as you enter God’s House and walk down the aisle to your seat? It is a special time when you can pray and talk with God. It is a quiet time when you can think about God and what He does for you. It is a safe time to tell God about your mistakes and ask for His forgiveness. Aren’t you glad you have a special place to be with God? This feels like coming home!
Think about this verse – Psalm 122:1
"I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the LORD.'" (New Living Translation)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I know that You are always with me and always hear my prayers. I thank You and praise You for my many blessings. Amen.
Asaph
Read Psalm 50:1-4
David was the writer of most of the Psalms, but did you notice the name listed in the Bible just above verse 1? Asaph! Quickly browse through Psalms 73-83. Did you also notice that Asaph is given credit for these Psalms too? We know other authors whose poetry is included in the book of Psalms, Solomon wrote two and Moses wrote one, but Asaph wrote twelve and we know little about him.
Asaph is mentioned other times in the Bible. He was one of the Levite musicians who offered songs before the Lord. When David brough the Ark of the Covenant back into the tabernacle, Asaph led the singers as the worship leader. He played the cymbals joyfully and led the musicians in celebration as they paraded to Jerusalem. His sons and their sons also became temple Singers and Asaph’s work was used to dedicate Solomon’s great temple.
God gave Asaph a special musical talent. He sang, played, and wrote songs not just before kings, but before God. Asaph used his talents to praise God and lead others in worship.
God gives each one of His children special talents. You might not know just what your talent is yet, but it is there. God will help you find a way to use this talent in His work. Try many things and you will quickly see what you can do well and what you might want to skip. When you discover your talent, think how you can use it to praise God or to do the work God has planned for you.
God has many jobs for His children, and He gives them many different talents. They are all important in His plan. Your talent will not be like any other’s. Be ready! Are you willing to use your talent for God?
Think about this verse – Romans 12:6a
"In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well." (New Living Translation)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the special talents and abilities You have given me. Please help me discover them and use them wisely to praise You and do the work You have planned for me. Amen.
Nebuchadnezzar’s Pride
Read Daniel 4:31-33
Nebuchadnezzar II was the king of Babylon in the time of the prophet Daniel. The Babylonians were a fierce nation of warriors and Nebuchadnezzar was the greatest leader of the Babylonians. The Babylonians captured Jerusalem and destroyed the temple that Solomon built. They captured the Israelites and took many of them to Babylon. The prophet Daniel was among those taken away. There he became an adviser to Nebuchadnezzar.
Nebuchadnezzar was also known for his building projects. He rebuilt many buildings in Babylon, including a new palace and street for royal parades. Modern archeologists have found that 90% of all bricks in Babylon have a stamp showing they were made for Nebuchadnezzar.
Nebuchadnezzar was a proud man, boasting about all he created. One night he was strolling on the palace roof, overlooking his city. Instead of praising God for all he had, Nebuchadnezzar declared that the city was magnificent because it was built on his own wisdom. It reflected his majesty rather than God’s. Can you picture a proud king puffing out his chest and boasting about the grand things he had done?
God was not pleased. God had sent a dream to warn Nebuchadnezzar about his pride. Daniel had even warned the king that God would punish him for this. God told Nebuchadnezzar that his power and glory would be taken away until he repented. For the next seven years Nebuchadnezzar lived like a wild animal. He ate grass and lived as a wild person left outside, alone in every kind of weather.
After seven years Nebuchadnezzar remembered what Daniel had told him. He lifted his eyes to heaven and praised God. He called Daniel’s God the King of Heaven. He told his subject to worship the Lord and lead a humble life. Because Nebuchadnezzar humbled himself, God restored him to the throne. He told his people to worship the true God. God allowed Nebuchadnezzar to continue to rule Babylon for many more years.
Do you brag about the things you do? Do you think this pleases God? It is OK to feel good about doing your best and finishing a job well but always let others know that God is the real source of your strength, talents, and success. All that we have and all we do comes from God’s power. Remember that God wants you to give Him the glory. Do not brag about what you can do. Tell others how your success comes from God and give Him the glory!
Think about this verse – Daniel 4:37
"Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble." (NIV)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, You have created the world. You have created me and given me wonderful gifts and abilities. Help me always remember You are the source of what I can do. Let me praise You always. Amen.