Sunday School, Youth & Nursery News
May 14, 2017
Hello parents & teachers!
This Sunday, the children will be continuing their Sunday School lessons with Joan and Grace. This week's lesson is titled:
The Great Commission
In Christianity, the Great Commission is the instruction of the resurrected Jesus Christ to his disciples to spread his teachings to all the nations of the world. The most famous version of the Great Commission is in Matthew 28:18-20, where on a mountain in Galilee, Jesus calls on his followers to baptize all nations in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It has become a tenet in Christian theology, emphasizing ministry, missionary work, evangelism, and baptism. Matthew 28:16-20 says:
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
In Sunday School this week, the children will learn about how Jesus trusts his friends to spread his world-changing story. During this week's lesson, we will read this passage and discuss the story. We will watch a short video, where we will watch what happens to people when they first trust Jesus, and talk about the video through interactive, thoughtful questions, such as: What happened when people trusted Jesus? Do you like it better when someone tells you exactly how to do something or when they let you figure it out yourself? And Jesus trusted the disciples. How do you feel when someone trusts you? Next, we will construct a craft called "Go Into All The World" and play a game to discover how they can witness in the world.
Coming up at St. Nick's:
On June 1st, 2107... We welcome our new Rector, Rev. Leigh Ellen Hall!
Our SUMMER READ-A-THON PROGRAM kicks off Sunday, May 21! The Read-a-Thon supports the ministry of The Friends of Darbonne, providing scholarship money for children attending the St. Esprit School in Darbonne, Haiti. We will hand out the information packets that day, and will have a brief program to present to the children during Sunday School, including a special visit from a Haitian friend of our parish who will talk to the children about life in Haiti. As in past years, our kick-off will conclude with a wonderful coffee hour with lots of Haitian treats.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is July 17 - 21, 2107
Mark your calendars and help us spread the word!
PERSONAL CARE PANTRY needs help stocking their shelves for families in need. The items currently most needed are: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent, hair conditioner and dish washing liquid. Linens Ministry could use gently used blankets and new pillows. Furniture Ministry needs able bodied volunteers to help with pick-up and delivery. Please see Liz P. or Eileen D. for more info. Thanks!
Blessings,
St. Nick's
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30. Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be found here. Please let Jennifer Klein know if you need to make any changes. Thanks for all you do!
May 14, 2017
Hello parents & teachers!
This Sunday, the children will be continuing their Sunday School lessons with Joan and Grace. This week's lesson is titled:
The Great Commission
In Christianity, the Great Commission is the instruction of the resurrected Jesus Christ to his disciples to spread his teachings to all the nations of the world. The most famous version of the Great Commission is in Matthew 28:18-20, where on a mountain in Galilee, Jesus calls on his followers to baptize all nations in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It has become a tenet in Christian theology, emphasizing ministry, missionary work, evangelism, and baptism. Matthew 28:16-20 says:
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
In Sunday School this week, the children will learn about how Jesus trusts his friends to spread his world-changing story. During this week's lesson, we will read this passage and discuss the story. We will watch a short video, where we will watch what happens to people when they first trust Jesus, and talk about the video through interactive, thoughtful questions, such as: What happened when people trusted Jesus? Do you like it better when someone tells you exactly how to do something or when they let you figure it out yourself? And Jesus trusted the disciples. How do you feel when someone trusts you? Next, we will construct a craft called "Go Into All The World" and play a game to discover how they can witness in the world.
Coming up at St. Nick's:
On June 1st, 2107... We welcome our new Rector, Rev. Leigh Ellen Hall!
Our SUMMER READ-A-THON PROGRAM kicks off Sunday, May 21! The Read-a-Thon supports the ministry of The Friends of Darbonne, providing scholarship money for children attending the St. Esprit School in Darbonne, Haiti. We will hand out the information packets that day, and will have a brief program to present to the children during Sunday School, including a special visit from a Haitian friend of our parish who will talk to the children about life in Haiti. As in past years, our kick-off will conclude with a wonderful coffee hour with lots of Haitian treats.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is July 17 - 21, 2107
Mark your calendars and help us spread the word!
PERSONAL CARE PANTRY needs help stocking their shelves for families in need. The items currently most needed are: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent, hair conditioner and dish washing liquid. Linens Ministry could use gently used blankets and new pillows. Furniture Ministry needs able bodied volunteers to help with pick-up and delivery. Please see Liz P. or Eileen D. for more info. Thanks!
Blessings,
St. Nick's
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30. Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be found here. Please let Jennifer Klein know if you need to make any changes. Thanks for all you do!
