"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: rejoice!" Philippians 4:4
This week our Bible lesson comes from Acts 16:24-34. Paul and Silas were thrown in jail because they were teaching others about Christ. While in jail, Paul and Silas surprised the other prisoners by their joyful attitude and faith in the Lord. The bible says that,
"About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose."
Acts 16:25-26
The jailer was amazed how God had heard and answered Paul and Silas' prayers. Because of this, he too wanted to know how to become a follower of Christ.
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The four's class loves praise and worship time!
To accompany the pumpkin theme that various classroom are doing this week at Joyful Noise, Ms. Bev read a book titled, The Pumpkin Patch Parable by
Liz Curtis Higgs.
The Pumpkin Patch Parable tells the story of how we are similar to the pumpkin. Inside of us we have a sticky icky mess, but if we allow him, God will come and scoop out the bad inside of us and place his light in our lives.
Ms. Bev read this poem as she carved the pumpkin:
Pumpkin Prayer
Dear God,
Open my mind so I can learn about you. (cut the top of the pumpkin)
Take away all my sin and forgive me for the wrong things I do. (clean out the inside)
Open my eyes so your love I will see: (cut out eyes shaped like hearts)
I'm sorry for turning up my nose to all you've given me.
(cut a nose in the shape of a cross)
Open my ears so your word I will hear. (cut ears shaped like the Bible)
Open my mouth so I can tell others your near. (cut mouth in the shape of a fish)
Let your light shine in all I say and do! Amen! (place a candle and light)
This poem was found on www.teachsundayschool.com
