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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
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Our Sunday school program, Journey to Joy, goes from 9 to 10 AM, for ages preschool through 6th grade. The children join the adults in worship at 9 AM, and then after the children's message, they leave to go to their classes. We use the rotational model for Sunday School, with workshops such as art, theater, story, drama and cooking to focus on biblical themes. Please consider being a part of our program as a teacher for one of these workshops for 3 weeks or as a shepherd with a more on-going commitment... we have open positions! Contact the Sunday School staff through the church office at 651-429-6595, or email, if you have any interest or questions. |
"Quest for Identity: Joseph in Egypt"
During this session (January 6 through February 3) we will explore the story of Joseph as he lives in Egypt. This story is found in Genesis 39. The story of Joseph begins as a dysfunctional family with too many self interests. Here we find sibling rivalry at its worst (how many siblings actually get to sell off their annoying little brother?), compounded by the brothers' lie to their grief-stricken father that his favorite son had been mauled to death by a wild animal.
Once in Egypt, Joseph is taken as a servant into the household of Potiphar, a high ranking Egyptian official. Joseph's intelligence and charm soon earned him promotion, as well as the attentions of Potiphar's wife. When he refuses her advances on moral grounds, she sees that he is thrown into prison. There, in the midst of despair in yet another pit, he becomes acquainted with his cellmates, both of whom had been Pharaoh's servants. Through the interpretation of their dreams, he eventually finds his way into Pharaoh's presence, who himself is having disturbing dreams. Pharaoh's dreams are ones of feast and famine. Joseph interprets those dreams, and offers a plan to conserve food during the feast years so that there will be adequate grain during the famine years.
It comes to pass as Joseph had predicted. The famine hits not only Egypt, but Canaan where Joseph's father and brothers are also starving. They have heard that there is food in Egypt. When they arrive, they do not recognize the official in charge of the distribution, but they know he is powerful and bow to him (a fulfillment of one of Joseph's childhood dreams). Joseph recognizes them.
Joseph has a choice now: revenge or redemption. He has the power to persecute or starve them. God has worked in Joseph's heart while he was in both the pits and the palaces. He has seen how God has used the experiences in his life, the good and the bad, to bring him to the place where he stands before his brothers, their very lives in his hands. Joseph will not allow harm to his brothers. He does however put them to a test. Once he has determined that their hearts are changed he reveals himself to them, and they find reconciliation. It is through this action that the people of Israel are saved from starvation. They stay in Egypt and prosper, thus setting the stage for the next movement in salvation history.
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The Sunday School will share their lesson during worship on Sunday, February 3!.
See the Sunday School Schedule for Jan-Feb 2008.
"Someone Has a Birthday!" by Cathy Skogen-Soldner
Someone has a birthday; can you guess who it is? The angels will handle the invitations, the shepherds will clean and decorate the manger, the wisemen will take care of the presents, and the star will lead us all to a barn in Bethlehem at Christmas.
Sunday school kids are needed to share in the celebration of our Savior's birth. Help tell the story through signs and songs.
Schedule
Volunteers are needed for the following tasks...
Please contact Kristen Weston, if you can help. Thank you in advance for your help and support.
Register for Sunday School "Journey to Joy" on any Sunday, or mail Registration Form to the church, attention: Sarah.