| SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL September 9, 2007 - May 25, 2008 Preschool through Senior High |
WEDNESDAY YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM September 12 - November 14, 2007 January 9 - March 12, 2008 Preschool through Grade Five |
CONFIRMATION PROGRAM September 12 - November 14, 2007 January 9 - March 12, 2008 Grades Six through Eight |
The lessons used in worship each Sunday are the
basis for our Sunday Church School curriculum.
Worship, Sunday Church School, music and the liturgical year
reinforce each other as our youth are nurtured in the
Christian
faith. Parents are asked to read the Gospel lesson in advance and discuss it with their children each
week.
THE SEASONS OF ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS
| December 2 | Matthew 24:36-44 | Eager Anticipation |
| December 9 | Matthew 3:1-12 | Voice in the Wilderness |
| December 16 | Matthew 11:2-11 | The Coming One |
| December 23 | Matthew 1:18-25 | God with Us |
| December 30 | Matthew 1:18-25 | Sheltered by God |
THE SEASON OF EPIPHANY
| January 6 | Matthew 2:1-12 | Epiphany Joy |
| January 13 | Matthew 3:13-17 | God’s Own Dear Child |
| January 20 | John 1:29-42 | Lamb of God |
| January 27 | Matthew 4:12-23 | Chosen to Follow |
| February 3 | Matthew 17:1-9 | Jesus Transfigured |
THE SEASON OF LENT
| February 10 | Matthew 4:1-11 | Facing Temptation |
| February 17 | John 3:1-17 | Born Anew |
| February 24 | John 4:5-42 | Water of Life |
| March 2 | John 9:1-41 | Eyes Open to Jesus |
| March 9 | John 11:1-45 | Christ’s Power Displayed |
| March 16 | Matthew 26:14-27:66 | God on the Cross |
THE SEASON OF EASTER AND PENTECOST DAY
| March 23 | He Is Risen! No Sunday Church School |
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| March 30 | John 20:19-31 | Faith and Doubt |
| April 6 | Luke 24:13-35 | Emmaus Revelation |
| April 13 | John 10:1-10 | Guide and Guardian |
| April 20 | John 14:1-14 | The Way, Truth, and Life |
| April 27 | John 14:15-21 | Abiding in Jesus |
| May 4 | John 17:1-11 | Safety and Oneness |
| May 11 | John 20:19-23 | Wind and Fire |
| May 18 | Matthew 28:16-20 | Celebrating the Trinity |
| May 25 | Sunday Church School Breakfast |
September 12 - November 14, 2007
January
9 - March 12, 2008
5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Preschool through Grade Five
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Class/Music/Art
5:30 - 5:45 p.m. - Family Worship
5:45 - 6:15 p.m. - Family Night Supper
6:15 - 7:00 p.m. - Class/Music/Art
Notes:
Please see below for an overview of the Bible stories to be studied this year.
Parents are asked to participate in the Family Worship, the Family Night Supper, and the Adult School of Religion from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
September 12 and 19
God Creates People (Genesis 2:4b-25)
Genesis 1 tells the "days" of the creation story. Genesis 2 focuses on
the creation of human beings and their role in caring for the rest of creation.
September 26 and October 3
Jacob and Esau (Genesis 27:1-40)
Rebekah, like some other women in the Bible, was blessed with children though
she had been though barren and past childbearing age. Isaac prayed to God and
Rebekah and Isaac’s twins were conceived.
October 10 and 17
Joseph’s Dreams (Genesis 37:1-11)
Jacob (later renamed Israel) had twelve sons, the youngest named Joseph. His
brothers, resentful of their father’s favoritism, were angry that he dreamed
of being over the others.
October 24 and 31
Pharaoh’s Dreams (Genesis 41:1-36)
Pharaoh was the ruler over Egypt. Joseph served as overseer in the house of
Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officers. His skills interpreting dreams brought
him to the attention of Pharaoh.
November 7 and 14
The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17)
Through Moses, God reminded the ancient Israelites of their liberation from
slavery in Egypt, and called on them to obey God, who had made them God’s own
people.
January 9 and 16
David Is Anointed (1 Samuel 16)
God sent Samuel to anoint a new king to replace Saul.
Jesse’s youngest son, David, became the one picked by God.
January 23 and 30
Solomon’s Dream (1 Kings 3:3-15)
Solomon followed in his father David’s footsteps as king who walked with God
and pleased God. In a dream Solomon asks God for wisdom to rule with wisdom and
fairness.
February 6 and 13
Elijah and the Widow (1 Kings 17:8-16)
Elijah the prophet encounters a widow who willingly
gives him water but resisted his request for bread because she barely had enough
for herself. Elijah convinces her that God will provide for her needs.
February 20 and 27
Elisha Heals Naaman (2 Kings 5:1-19)
Naaman had leprosy. The prophet Elisha heard of Naaman’s illness from a young
Israelite servant girl. He offered to heal Naaman, who initially resisted.
March 5 and 12
Queen Esther Saves the Jews (Esther 2-8)
Esther used her influence as queen to convince the
king to not kill all of the Jews, as ordered by the king’s top official Haman.
The king, instead, hanged Haman and gave Esther’s cousin Mordecai Haman’s
former position.
September 12 - November 14, 2007
January 9 - March 12, 2008
Grades Six through Eight
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Worship Preparation
5:30 - 5:45 p.m. - Family Worship
5:45 - 6:00 p.m. - Family Supper
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class
Confirmation classes are held for those in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. In the course of the three-year catechetical program, the youth study the Bible and its interpretation, Lutheran Church history, Luther's Small Catechism (Ten Commandments, Apostles' Creed, Lord's Prayer, Holy Baptism, and Holy Communion), worship, liturgy, hymnody, discipleship and the church year. Eighth graders participate in a comprehensive examination at the conclusion of the program as they prepare for the Rite of Confirmation.