Midweek has begun again and we give thanks to God for the children who have come, and the message that is shared among them.
We're trying something a little different this year. We are all working on memorizing the catechism together, so all six grades are doing the same recitations at the same time. The first 15-20 minutes is devoted to simply drilling the catechism.
The memory work this week is the 1st and 2nd commandements and explanations along with Deuteronomy 6: 4-5.
Another feature is that we are trying to focus on singing the faith. The last half hour of Midweek is devoted to learning the service of Evening Prayer, a catechism hymn and another hymn if we have time.
In "The Church at Prayer" on each Sunday's bulletin you will find the catechism lessons and bible passage for memory. Also, the hymn that we have sung that week. In this way the whole congregation is invited to ponder, pray, and sing the same texts.
The rest of Midweek is when the grades are divided up and we each study a different bible story or topic. Yesterday went as follows:
3rd and 4th grade looked at Luke 1 where the angel Gabriel announces the birth of John to Zechariah. Consider Zechariah's response to the angel's message from God.
5th and 6th grade looked at the Ascension of Christ. The texts from scripture were Acts 1: 1-26, Ephesians 2: 19-22; 4: 8, 11-15.
7th and 8th grade read Luke 16: 19-31, the story of the rich man and Lazarus. We talked about who or what the rich man put his fear, love, and trust in. Also, we noticed that Lazarus was a sinner, too, but He trusted in God's mercy, and God's mercy did not fail him.
Further thoughts for family discussion: What are the false gods you see all around you in the day to day activities of your life? What are the false gods we are tempted to turn to? How do these gods fail to provide what we really need. Find ways to rejoice in the true God who gives all good gifts.
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