Since I started teaching the junior church class 12 weeks ago, the attendence has really grown. The Lord is so good, and is working in their hearts and lives. Truly, what a joy it is to teach kids so willing to listen, hear God's voice, and try out what they are learning. Praise the Lord for such "hearing hearts"! Easter Sunday, I had 10 in my class, and we covered the real meaning of Easter. One of the parents came down with her kids, which turned out good, because she was able to hear her son's questions regarding God's resurrection.
Please pray for Gunner. His dad died a few years back, so he sees that death is permanent, and cannot understand how Jesus could rise from the dead. (And if God died, then there is no God.) His heart is angry and hurting, and I pray that God can teach Him His purpose.
This week, we talked about the final command stated in Exodus 20: "thou shalt not covet...". After the story a king who wanted everything (Ahab and the Vineyard), we played Alphabet Gratefulness, and the kids really got into it. Braden told me: "then, when I'm at home, and want something of someone else's, I can write the letters, cut them out, and play this game myself!" Pray that the Lord continues to work in hearts and to teach the children how to apply His Word.
Two more kids earned their "Bible bringer's bookmark" today. They are looking forward to learning the books of the Bible this summer in junior church. Each time we mark who has their Bible, we also talk about why they would need a Bible in church, and they are following right along. So precious indeed to see them racing to find a reference!
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