Sunday School at Our Marine Church
We have five Sunday school classes meeting regularly on Sunday mornings (9-10 am) as of October 2010:
- Ages 3-6
- School grades 3-6
- Confirmation class
- High School class
- Rev. Tom Drewer’s adult class
The children’s classes are off to a great start. This is the routine for the children ages 3-6 and the children in grades 3-6:
- We gather together by the piano in the Sunday school room for opening music, prayers, and passing the collection basket. We keep track of which children lead the prayers each week so that everyone will be offered turns regularly.
- We split up into our two classes and follow our new curriculum, called< “Gather Round.” Teachers rotate teaching classes for one month at a time.
- We gather again by the piano in the Sunday school room for closing music and prayers.
Carolyn McCall is leading the music, and so far these are our favorite new songs:
- Amen
- Stand Up, Sit Down
- Give Thanks
We also have had instrument demonstrations: Carolyn has played her recorders, and students have brought in a trumpet and a snare drum to demonstrate.
The Sunday School teachers and children are creating two gift baskets to sell at the Sausage Supper Christmas Shop: one Fall basket and one Christmas basket. The money received will be donated to charity. Suggestions will be given to the children and they will decide.
The church recently purchased a set of “NOOMA” videos, a series of short films that explore our world from a perspective of Jesus.
- Check out www.flannel.orgto see clips and get more information.
Our High School class has seen a few of the films so far, but they are appropriate for just about any age. You are welcome to borrow these DVDs- just ask Rev. Kershner.
Submitted by Carolyn McCall