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Worship & Wonder Church School at 9:15 a.m.

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^{Welcome. “How young are we when we start wondering about it all, the nature of life’s journey and of the final destination,” writes}

^{Pulitzer Prize author Robert Coles. Children are spiritual beings who already have a relationship with God. Children can hear Bible}

^{stories in a way that allows them to enter into the story and form responses out of their own life experiences. When we understand}

^{that children already have a relationship with God, we can no longer assume that we need to teach children everything they need to}

^{know about God. In the presence of children, we come face to face with the idea of God in a way that is fearless, outspoken and}

^{profound. This understanding of children gives us a glimpse into what Jesus might have meant when he said we must become like}

^{children in order to enter God’s realm.}

^{Children experience and express their impressions of God through play, art and music. Worship & Wonder provides an environment}

^{where children can enjoy learning in ways that express the mystery, awe and wonder of God through their own imaginations. God}

^{seen through the eyes of children – what a wonderful perspective!}

^{2008-09 Program: What we know about God is that we hardly know anything of Him, except what He has revealed to us. God is}

^{mystery. Not simply a riddle, for riddles can eventually be solved – some sooner, some later. That God is mystery means that we}

^{cannot solve the problem of knowing who God is completely. “Can’st thou by searching find out God? We might reply, “not yet” –}

^{the Bible replies “not ever.” God’s revelation of Himself sometimes occurs in a way that manifests itself in our imagination. A}

^{child’s imagination can be a fruitful harvest for a revelation of the mystery, wonder and majesty of God.}

^{• Sept. 14, 2008: Bringing in the Light of Christ (Songest and acolyte training). The children will be trained on being an acolyte}

^{with a focus on experiencing the ways we praise, worship and listen to God. John 8:12.}

^{• Sept. 21, 2008: The Light. Children experience and enjoy the light of Jesus and discover the light in themselves. John 8:12.}

^{• Sept. 28, 2008: The Good Shepherd and the Lost Sheep. Children experience Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Psalm 23:1-4,}

^{John 10..}

^{• Oct. 5, 2008: Creation. God’s presence from the beginning. Children experience God in creation. Genesis 1:1-2:3.}

^{• Oct. 12, 2008: Exodus. Listening to God’s voice and having faith to follow and to trust Him. Exodus 1:1-15:21.}

^{• Oct. 19, 2008: The Law and the 10 Best Ways. Hearing God speak, then following God and giving thanks with a focus on}

^{the Bible story of Abram’s and Sari’s travels in the desert. Exodus 19-20.}

^{• Oct. 26, 2008: The Ark and the Tabernacle. God’s presence with the people. Exodus 25:1-40:38.}

^{• Nov. 2, 2008: The Promised Land. Children experience a desert story, going through the Jordan River on dry land into the}

^{Promised Land. Joshua 1-4.}

^{• Nov. 9, 2008: The Temple, a House for God. David builds a temple for the Ark. 2 Chronicles 6:1-11.}

^{• Nov. 16, 2008: Exile and Return. God is with us in all times; even when the Temple is destroyed and rebuilt. Ezra 1-6.}

^{• Nov. 23, 2008: How the Church Tells Time. Learning about the church’s calendar, seasons and colors. Leviticus 23:1-3.}

^{• Nov. 30, 2008: Inter-generational Church School. Young and old learning together, about God’s grace.}

^{• Dec. 7, 2008: The Prophets Mary and Joseph. Children will share Advent stories leading to Christmas Day. Isaiah 9:2,}

^{John 1-5, Luke 1:26-33, 46-47.}

^{• Dec. 14, 2008: The Shepherds, Magi and Christ’s Birth. The birth of the Christ Child.}

^{• Dec. 21, 2008: Church School Musical: It’s A Wonder-Full Life. No Church School. Children and youth perform the}

^{Christmas Play at 10:30.}

^{• Dec. 28, 2008: Inter-generational Church School. Young and old learning together, about God’s grace.}

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