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.
Prayers Answered
Read Luke 11:5-9
God does not always answer your prayers in the way you might expect. When this happens do you wonder what went wrong? Did God not hear or listen to your request? Did God forget about your problem? Did God not care? Jesus promises that God loves you and will not forget you. Jesus tells you that God does hear your prayers and will answer them.
When you ask a friend or your parents for a gift, favor, or permission, there are three ways they can answer. "Yes!” or “Sorry, not ever!” or “Not now, but later.” Think about asking for a trip to the movies. If the movie is good, rated appropriately, and you have no other plans, the answer will most likely be, “Yes!” If the movie is rated poorly and not one someone your age should see, the answer will be, “No, this one is not for you.” If the family has other plans or it is a school night, the answer might be, “Not tonight but maybe next weekend.”
When you talk to God and ask for something special, He will always respond. When He says “Yes” you will know His answer right away. When God answers your prayer and grants your request, thankfully enjoy what He has given you. But what if there is no answer?
There are times when God hears your prayer and knows what you are asking is not best for you. When this happens God’s answer will be “No”. At other times God hears your prayer and knows you are not ready for what you have requested. His answer will be “Not yet.” How do you tell the difference?
Just have faith that God wants what is best for you. Jesus tells us that it is OK to ask again. Keep praying. Be patient. Wait until the time is right and God will answer your prayer. Just as a parent knows the needs of their child, God knows what you need and when you need it. God always listens. He wants you to talk with Him. Ask boldly. Know that He will answer.
Think about this verse – Philippians 4:6
"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done." (NLT)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for listening to my prayers. Please give me faith to know that you always listen, patience to wait for your response, and grace to accept your answers. Amen.
Living Stones
Read I Peter 2:4-5
In his first letter to believers, the Apostle Peter calls them living stones. He compares believers to stones in a building. Each stone is needed to complete the building. No one can build anything with just one stone. In a building each stone fits together with other stones. Together they make strong walls and support the roof. The more stones, the stronger and better the building.
Each stone plays a part in the building. It is important to have big stones for the foundations and corners. Smaller stones are important to fill the cracks. Long stones are saved to cap windows or doors. Lighter stones are added as the building grows higher. All kinds and shapes of stones are needed to finish the project.
This is the way things work in the church family, too. Have you ever watched people working together? Have you ever attended or helped with a church supper? Have you ever filled a shoebox with toys for Operation Christmas Child? Have you ever helped someone pack and move into a new home? If you have, you know that it takes a lot of people working together to get the job done. That is why God places His children in church families. Jobs that are too big for one person are no problem when Christians work together.
Easter is coming and there is much work yet to be done during Lent. Special services need to be scheduled. Joyful music needs to be practiced. Egg hunts and activities for children need to be planned. Spring decorations need to be found and brought out of storage. Everyone can play a part in these preparations. Never think the part you play is unimportant. You will find that working together lightens the load for all. The fellowship while being a team is fun. Isn’t it good to know we do not have to do God’s work alone! As a church we can do mighty things when we work together.
Think about this verse – Ecclesiastes 4:9
"Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed." (NLT)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for our church family and the way we help each other. Help us remember we all have a part to play when big jobs need to be done. Amen.
Blessings for Believers
Read Matthew 5:3-12
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching the people and healing the sick. Large crowds gathered around Him wherever He went. They wanted to witness a miracle. They wanted to see Jesus heal the sick and disabled. Was everything they had heard about Him true? No man could do such things. Could Jesus be the true Messiah?
Once He went away from the crowds to a quiet mountainside. He sat with His disciples to explain to His followers how they should live. These teachings are called The Beatitudes. Let’s think of them in simple ways.
Blessed are the humble (those who are poor in spirit).
Blessed are those who are sorry for their sins (those who mourn).
Blessed are the gentle, kind, and self-controlled (those who are meek).
Blessed are those who want to do the right thing (those who hunger for righteousness).
Blessed are the merciful (those who show mercy).
Blessed are those who are unselfish (those who are pure in heart).
Blessed are the peacemakers (those who are peacemakers).
Blessed are those who are teased for doing the right thing (those who are persecuted).
Blessed are those who are teased or insulted for following Jesus.
Jesus taught His disciples these rules for living. He knew they would need to live as role models for other people. He did not want people to learn just by listening to the disciples. He wanted people to learn from watching what they did. How could His disciples teach others if they did not practice the lessons they taught?
This is still so true today. Have you ever known a person who told you something, then did the opposite? That is why it is important for you to be a good role model. Every day as you live remember that others are watching you. They want to see how Christians live and treat others. Remember, Jesus has promised to bless those who follow His teachings. Let The Beatitudes guide you, too.
Think about this verse - Matthew 5:16
"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." (NLT)
Close in prayer me
Dear Heavenly Father, Jesus has given me guidelines for my life. Sometimes they are hard to follow. Help me to remember that others learn about Jesus from what I do. Amen.
What is Ash Wednesday?
Read Genesis 2:4-7
Do you know what the Bible says about Ash Wednesday? Are you just shrugging your shoulders or shaking your head? That is OK because there is no mention of Ash Wednesday anywhere in the Bible. As the day to mark the beginning of Lent, it was added to the church calendar hundreds of years after Jesus was crucified.
The Apostles observed a time of confessing sins, fasting, and thinking about man’s humble life. In 325 AD the Council of Nicaea established Lent as a forty-day time when Christians should examine their own lives. Christians should think about the times they had disobeyed God. They should confess these mistakes to God and others. They should talk to God in prayer and ask for His forgiveness.
Ash Wednesday, as the beginning of Lent, was not observed until the 10th century. Use of ashes come from Old Testament traditions. When God created man, He formed man from dust of the earth. This showed man’s humble beginning. Covering the body with dust or ashes was used to show sorrow and grief.
Until the Reformation all Christians received ashes placed on their forehead during Ash Wednesday services. These ashes were an outward sign of humility and grief over sins. After the Reformation, the use of ashes, was discontinued by many denominations. Even without ashes, Christians continue to begin Lent with a special service on Ash Wednesday. Many churches celebrate Holy Communion on Ash Wednesday as Christians remember Jesus and His sacrifice.
While this is a sorrowful day, Christians know there is a glorious day coming. You can look forward to the celebration of Jesus’s resurrection on Easter morning. You can look forward to joining Christ in heaven someday. Are you ready to journey through sorrow as you wait to celebrate? Ask for God’s grace while you make this journey here on earth.
Think about this verse – Joel 2:12
"That is why the LORD says, 'Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.'" (NLT)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, You created me from dust and chose me to be your child. I am sorry for the times I disobey You and grateful for Your forgiveness. Help me better serve and love You. Amen.
Gleaning
Read Ruth 2:2-3 and Ruth 2:15-16
Gleaning is a word we seldom use today. Do you know what it means? After a harvest, workers slowly and carefully go over the field again. They look for and pick up anything they may have dropped or missed the first time they harvested the crop. Every bit of a harvest is important when you are farming to feed your family. Nothing was wasted. This is gleaning.
One of the rules God gave the Israelites was that they were to leave their gleanings for others (Leviticus 19:9-10). This was a way they could help those who were poor and hungry. Allowing others to pick up the “leftovers” in the field was a way of sharing.
The Bible tells a story about a woman named Ruth. There was a famine in the land of Moab where she lived with her mother-in-law. When they heard there was food in Bethlehem they returned. Having no fields of their own, Ruth set out to glean behind the harvesters. The food she gathered would keep the two women alive. It was also the beginning of the story of Ruth and Boaz who were the great-great grandparents of King David.
Our world today is much different than in the time of Ruth and Boaz. We do not have fields and cannot leave grain or grapes for others. So what can you do? Save part of your allowance to give to a food bank. Share things you no longer need, like toys, clothes, or books with others. Share extra tomatoes or beans with a neighbor without a garden. Use your time to encourage someone who is lonely by playing with them. Greet others with a smile. When you do such things, you are sharing God’s love. You have so many blessings. Share your harvest!
Read Luke 3:11
"John answered, 'Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.'” (NIV)
Close in prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for all You have given me. I know that I have received many blessings because You love me. Help me share these blessings with anyone who needs a share of what You have given me. Amen.