This week was intended to be a time to review the 10 Commandments and the Bible verses that were to be memorized, especially the parts people had trouble with.
For the younger children: have them speak everything even if they don't have it memorized. If they say the commandments and explanations now they will be better able to have the explanations memorized in later years.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Calling all Midweek Girls
Bev Larson has a special part for the girls in a piece they will be singing this Sunday. Any of the midweek girls that can sing this Sunday is invited to come to choir rehearsal this Wednesday the 2nd at 7:30. They girls will not need to stay for the entire rehearsal, only about the first 15 minutes.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Why the Liturgy Matters
Check out these helpful insights into what worship and liturgy is all about.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday October 19th
Reminder: Midweek kids are singing during church on Sunday the 23rd. Please be there by 8:15
Memory: Close of the Commandments and James 2:10.
3rd and 4th Grade: The Angels Herald the birth of Jesus (Luke 2).
5th and 6th Grade: Ananias and Sapphira Lie to the Holy Spirit. (Acts 5: 1-16) Consider how their punishment points to the severity of their sin.
7th Grade: Discussed how the 5th commandment addressed issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and other life matters.
Memory: Close of the Commandments and James 2:10.
3rd and 4th Grade: The Angels Herald the birth of Jesus (Luke 2).
5th and 6th Grade: Ananias and Sapphira Lie to the Holy Spirit. (Acts 5: 1-16) Consider how their punishment points to the severity of their sin.
7th Grade: Discussed how the 5th commandment addressed issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and other life matters.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Christian Quote for the Day
I ran across this great line from Clement of Rome who lived around the same time as the apostles (circa 80):
"Through [Jesus] the Master willed that we should taste of deathless knowledge."The serpent promised Adam and Eve knowledge, and it led to death. The knowledge we receive in Christ is deathless. The word of Jesus which we hear and share can not die! Neither can we who hold it!
Children singing on the 23rd
Just a reminder that the children will be singing in church on October 23rd. We would like them to be at church by 8:15 so that we can warm up. Thanks!
Wednesday, October 12
We worked on the 9th and 10th commandments which are to be memorized for next week. Coveting is something that isn't talked much about (it seems), yet, it is the gateway to all sorts of sins. Perhaps this is something you can explore with your children, especially in regard to their own life. The bible verse for memory is Matthew 6: 33-34. Verse 33 is the key verse.
3rd and 4th Grade talked about the birth of Jesus in Luke 2. The song of the angels to the shepherds teach a great deal. Talk about who Jesus is for, and who receives his benefits. Why is it significant that shepherds were the first to hear of Christ?
5th and 6th Grade learned about the time when Peter and John were arrested and persecuted for preaching the gospel in Acts 4: 1-37. Why were the Pharisees and Sadducees so intent on squelching this message. What reason does Peter give for continuing to preach. What is there attitude in the midst of persecution?
7th Grade looked at Mark 10: 17-31. We noticed that when the rich young ruler wanted to gain eternal life by his own work and accomplishments, Jesus directed him toward the 2nd table of the law which deals with how we treat our neighbor. The man thought he had kept those commandments, so then Jesus directs the man toward the first table of the law (love of God) when Jesus tells the man to sell all he has and follow Jesus. The rich young man shows that he has not kept the law, for he has made a god out of his possessions. We also defined "Sin," "Original Sin," and "Actual Sin."
3rd and 4th Grade talked about the birth of Jesus in Luke 2. The song of the angels to the shepherds teach a great deal. Talk about who Jesus is for, and who receives his benefits. Why is it significant that shepherds were the first to hear of Christ?
5th and 6th Grade learned about the time when Peter and John were arrested and persecuted for preaching the gospel in Acts 4: 1-37. Why were the Pharisees and Sadducees so intent on squelching this message. What reason does Peter give for continuing to preach. What is there attitude in the midst of persecution?
7th Grade looked at Mark 10: 17-31. We noticed that when the rich young ruler wanted to gain eternal life by his own work and accomplishments, Jesus directed him toward the 2nd table of the law which deals with how we treat our neighbor. The man thought he had kept those commandments, so then Jesus directs the man toward the first table of the law (love of God) when Jesus tells the man to sell all he has and follow Jesus. The rich young man shows that he has not kept the law, for he has made a god out of his possessions. We also defined "Sin," "Original Sin," and "Actual Sin."
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Midweek Children to Sing in Church
Hymnody is one of the key ways children learn the faith. Children of midweek have been practicing a hymn that they will be singing in church on October 23rd. Please have your child at church at 8:15. Thanks!
Midweek October 5th
Memory The 7th and 8th commandment are to be memorized for next week. We began working on them yesterday. The bible verse for memory is Matthew 5: 37.
In family devotions and discussions there is a lot that can be said about the eighth commandment, for it is a commandment where we easily fail, or where we see damage done by gossip, etc. Perhaps discuss what such words as "betray" and "slander" mean.
3rd and 4th learned about the Birth of John the Baptist in John 1. Consider how John's parents showed that they had learned to trust God in the naming of their son. Also notice what Zechariah used his words once he could speak again.
5th and 6th studied Acts 3:1-26 under the title "Apostolic Authority: The Word of Jesus." The apostles did amazing things by the authority given them by Jesus. However, the authority finally only had to do with the proclamation of Christ for the forgiveness of sins.
7th grade We worked through the 7th and 8th commandments and talked about what stewardship means, likewise we worked through some of the issues regarding the 8th commandment and how we are to speak about/ to others.
In family devotions and discussions there is a lot that can be said about the eighth commandment, for it is a commandment where we easily fail, or where we see damage done by gossip, etc. Perhaps discuss what such words as "betray" and "slander" mean.
3rd and 4th learned about the Birth of John the Baptist in John 1. Consider how John's parents showed that they had learned to trust God in the naming of their son. Also notice what Zechariah used his words once he could speak again.
5th and 6th studied Acts 3:1-26 under the title "Apostolic Authority: The Word of Jesus." The apostles did amazing things by the authority given them by Jesus. However, the authority finally only had to do with the proclamation of Christ for the forgiveness of sins.
7th grade We worked through the 7th and 8th commandments and talked about what stewardship means, likewise we worked through some of the issues regarding the 8th commandment and how we are to speak about/ to others.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Update from Last Wednesday
Memory 5th and 6th Commandment and Explanation and Mark 10: 6-8a .
We saw that most explanations to the commandements have what we are to do and not do. The 6th commandment has only what we are to do. We also saw in the 5th commandment that failure to help and support our neighbor in his body (when we are able) is a sin.
*Please Note 3rd graders are not expected to have things memorized as well as the 7th graders. I'm really looking for the parents to work with their children and judge if they've done what they can.
3rd and 4th Grade The birth of Jesus Luke 2
5th and 6th Grade Acts 2: 36-37 - "The Church Lives from the Divine Service" Notice what are the important elements for the church during the apostolic age and therefore what is important today.
7th and 8th Grade 2 Samuel 11 & 12 David's sin of adultery and murder. We talked about how one sin led to another for David, and how we was confronted with his sin, how David was repentent, and how he was forgiven.
We saw that most explanations to the commandements have what we are to do and not do. The 6th commandment has only what we are to do. We also saw in the 5th commandment that failure to help and support our neighbor in his body (when we are able) is a sin.
*Please Note 3rd graders are not expected to have things memorized as well as the 7th graders. I'm really looking for the parents to work with their children and judge if they've done what they can.
3rd and 4th Grade The birth of Jesus Luke 2
5th and 6th Grade Acts 2: 36-37 - "The Church Lives from the Divine Service" Notice what are the important elements for the church during the apostolic age and therefore what is important today.
7th and 8th Grade 2 Samuel 11 & 12 David's sin of adultery and murder. We talked about how one sin led to another for David, and how we was confronted with his sin, how David was repentent, and how he was forgiven.
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