Sunday School Information 2011 - 2012

Sunday, September 18, was a Kick Off breakfast and program to re-start Sunday school, and launch our regular mid-week ministry programs.  (These include: Women’s “Coffee Break” Bible Study, Children’s Worship, Gems, Cadets and several Small Group Bible Studies).

Sunday School for all ages begins on Sunday. September 25 at 9:15 AM.

New at New Hope’s Sunday school this fall will be a short opening program for everyone before classes begin.  Singing and presentation of information on the current mission project “Water of Life” will be key features.

Another new aspect of life at New Hope is a Bible memorizing campaign called “Memory Power Bank.”  Anyone can earn prizes –small or big— by memorizing Scripture.  Brochures explaining the program are available in the foyer of the church.  Everyone, young and old is encouraged to participate in hiding God’s Word in their heart.

This fall we begin using new material for our two youngest age groups:

Toddlers (ages 3 and 4) and the Pre-School-1st grade (ages 5 and 6).

Great Commissions Publications material entitled “Show Me Jesus” will introduce the Toddlers to the basic concept of what Christ has done for His people in a way they can grasp.  The preschool material will show children that Jesus is the only answer.  Through an explanation of the Bible from creation to the early church they will discover that God calls His people to Himself through Christ and wants them to trust and follow Him.

Children from 2nd through 12th grade (ages 7 through 12th grade) will be using material from Faith Alive Resources entitled “Walk With Me.”  These lessons cover in careful sequence the broad scope of what youngsters need to know about God, the Bible and what it means for their heart and life.  The lessons are faithful to Scripture, lively and structured to engage the children using the different ways children learn and helping grow their faith and build community and celebrate the diversity of people in God’s world. 

At the High School level the lessons will include a 12 week session from Great Commission Publications entitled “So What?” which helps teens begin to know who God is. During the winter quarter they will explore the main religions of the world in comparison to Christianity. (Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity)  

Our Adult class will be on the foundations of Christian living designed to help adults grow in their knowledge of God and to build their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Questions?  Please call the church 325-4882