A few years ago I wrote the following article.

     “This Sunday is graduation day in our Sunday School. We will have a time of giving certificates to those in the preschool, children, and youth departments during our Sunday School hour. A big congratulation to each of those who have reached another milestone in their life.

     Speaking of Sunday School, we recently have a wonderful evening of food, fellowship, and challenge as the teachers and officers with spouses met at our church. It was great to share with one another and to learn about the new materials coming our ways to help us in the Sunday School. Bill and June Smith (Bill is our Potomac Association Director of Missions),gave us an excellent challenge for our Sunday School. Let me share the major thrust.

     First, we need to define our purpose for Sunday School. Certainly, we need to have Bible study, but what is our purpose? Each of us will have to define the answer to that question. Let me give you the purpose that the majority of us see. Our purpose is to reach people. Sunday School is the evangelism arm of the church.

     Second, we need to teach the Bible is small groups, adapting the material to our needs and the age groups we teach. Preschoolers are different from adults. We need to share as teachers and officers to encourage one another.

     Third, we need to apply the Bible to life. As we meet together, our fellowship should provide a place for us to share is a meaningful manner with one another. In so doing we can find the practical side of the Bible lesson so we can profit in our lives.

     Fourth, we need to evaluate. Classes change. Methods change. Needs change. We should take time to look at these and other items from time to time. Perhaps a new class needs to be started. We are in a large mission field. We need not go far away to find thousands who do not know Christ. They are right next door. Let us find ways to enroll them.

     I challenge each of us to be a regular attender in Sunday School. Our new annex provides excellent space for classes to expand and grow. If you’re not in a class now, come this Sunday and be a part of this vital ministry.

In Him, Dave”

     Fast forward to today. We still have Sunday School. How we call it Bible Study for those out of Middle School. Our classes are combined, meaning English and Hispanic for those Young People and below. All adult classes are taught in the separate languages.

     We need two things:

          Firstly, a Director. Shanna James had done a great job, but now she wants to devote her time to Youth and a Women’s Conference.

          Secondly, We need students. Traditionally, the Bible study classes have been the evangelization for the church. People enter into a small group and become involved in the church.

     Think about these things and I hope you will come Sunday and join a class. At this time, classes begin at 9:00 AM. We have a Women’s class taught by Maureen Holt, A Young Peoples Class taught by Larry Jimenez, and a mixed adult by Preston Barber.