Linda Holm and Christine Kelly are teachers in the Beginners classroom. There are seven 3 year olds in this class; 3 boys and 4 girls! It has been their first experience with Sunday School so it has been exciting to watch them grow this year. They have met new friends, learned new songs with actions, and explored Bible stories

Beginner students will bring the Sunday School offering forward at the 10:30 worship service.

May 4: The Mini Musicians and The Thunder sing at 8:00 worship services. S. S. Lesson: Our Christian Community Acts 2:43-47, 4:32-37-Mother’s Day Craft

Heifer International banks due! Bring in your Heifer International banks. We’ll count the money that has been collected and , prepare a ballot. Next week everyone at Sunday School will have an opportunity to vote on the animals they would like to buy to be distributed to people around the world.

May 11: Make a Joyful Noise! Psalm 150

The Mini Musicians and The Thunder sing at 10:30 worship services.

Sunday School Teacher/Staff Appreciation

We are so grateful to everyone that helped with our Sunday School program this year. Join us in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 to say “Thank You!” to all of the teachers and support staff that have shared their faith in the Lord with our children through their commitment each Sunday. Food Sunday: Pasta

May 18: Carnival!!

We will again finish the Sunday School year by having a carnival during the Education Hour with fun games and prizes. Each group will meet in their pod area for a snack and craft. See you at 9:15 for lots of fun!

Fill the Ark!

Heifer International , an organization started in 1944, has been chosen again this year to receive our offering from the second semester. It is an organization that helps people in need around the world by purchasing animals or tree seedlings that they can rely on to supply their needs for food, income and environmental improvements. Since their inception, Heifer International has provided hope to at least 7 million families in 125 countries and 40 states in the U.S. On April 6 th , each Sunday School family will receive a calendar guide and an ark bank to collect money at home over a 4 week period. Banks should be turned in on May 4 th . Based on the total raised, children will vote on the animals that they would like to buy. Any congregation members that would like to participate in this program should stop in the Sunday School office to pick up their calendar and ark bank.

Each grade level from Beginners - 5 th grade has had memory work this year. At the 10:30 service on May 18th they will share what they have learned by leading that part of the worship, except for the 4 th graders. They memorized Psalm 23 this year and led the reading of that on Good Shepherd Sunday, April 20 th . Also during this service Sunday School teachers and staff will be recognized.