Bethlehem
Sunday School Resumes
Bethlehem’s Rally Day, the start of fall Sunday School is September 15th@ 9:00-10:15 a.m. We have classes for ages 3 through high school! Yes, we are having a high school class this fall.
The children will sing in church, teachers will be installed, and a congregational potluck will follow the service!
We are continuing in our study of God’s Gifts of Grace.
Forgiveness is the focus in these stories that we’ll be in-
-Matthew 3:1-12 John says, “Repent”
-John 8:1-11 Jesus Forgives a Woman-John 20: 19-23 Jesus Appears to Disciples-Matthew 18:15 Jesus Teaches Forgiveness
Lord Jesus, our Savior, and Redeemer, You have given the Church the command to bring the children to You that they may find hope to the promise of everlasting life with You. Therefore, help and support our pastor and leaders as they assist our parents in nurturing the baptismal faith of Your little lambs. You alone can preserve them in faith against all the evil influences of this world, yet You have given to us the task, of all our children. You alone can create faith and hope and love in these children., yet You call men and women to teach Your holy Word. I thank and praise You for such grace and compassion. Bless the instruction offered in our Sunday school. May Your Word nourish and sustain all who hear it. Bring teachers to realize not only the importance of their vocation but also that You promise to be with your holy, precious blood. Give them the wisdom, understanding, and ability to proclaim to the children entrusted to their care the truths of Your Word that provides the certainty of the salvation You have won for them. May the lives of our teachers so agree with Your instruction that they may always be shining examples of Christian virtue among us. I ask You to hear my prayer for Your sake.
Amen.
