This past Sunday was a celebration of our Sunday School students, now numbering 22, who gather each Sunday to learn about God’s love for our world. Our children have so much to teach us through their love of life, their curiosity, their enthusiasm, determination and vulnerability. Throughout the service on June 7 , we recognized these children who ranged in age from 2 -18 years. We recognized our 3 long-serving acolytes, Naty, Katie and Teddy, and our new team of young acolytes, Tekla, Gabe, Bella, Brady and Sam, who have so ably taken over the symbolic bringing in and taking out the light of God’s love and knowledge during our worship.
We recognized the Sunday School teachers and the two high school-age assistant teachers, Naty and Katie. And finally recognized our graduating seniors, Naty, Gavin, Logan and Izzy, with prayer shawls and gifts and the hope that they will come back and visit us as often as they can, even as they pursue new adventures in their lives.
The service closed with wise words wishing our children grace and peace, telling them how much we love each one of them, how they remind us and teach us of God’s love and the gifts God has given to us through the glory of God that shines in their faces. Amen.
Following the service, the entire congregation poured out into the courtyard where they ate a delicious summer picnic, thanks to the Christian Education Committee, and caught up on the latest news with friends under the tents. A special congratulations to Janine, Marina and Ellie who participated and won many medals in the recent Special Olympics.
Chefs Paul and Doug oversaw the grill, turning out hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs and a big cake celebrating our children was enjoyed by all.
What a perfect way to celebrate our church family and kick-off summer!