Rally Day Kickoff! September 7, 2008

Good Shepherd children returned to Sunday school this past week with joy and excitement! On Rally Day, they met new teachers, found new classrooms, put together a craft item, and shared a snack. They were also introduced to this year’s theme. Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” He goes on to expand that idea by pointing out that if we live in Him, we will bear great fruit and that without Him, we have no life source and thus, no fruit. This is the same long narrative where Jesus goes on to instruct us to be His disciples, keep His commandments, abide in His love, take His joy, and to love one another as he has loved us. He promotes us from servants to friends. Wow! What a wonderful lesson, both powerful and meaningful, for children to focus on as the theme of children’s Sunday school for the 2008-2009 school year!

Please join us in praying for the Church of the Good Shepherd’s children and their teachers as they begin a year of faith exploration. Our hope is that every child take those first steps that lead us all to learning that fullness of life that Jesus alludes to in calling us friends and offering us His love and His joy. Please pray that the branches grow heavy, bending over from the weight of the fruit. Pray as we teach the meaning of His
words, “I Am the Vine. You Are the Branches.”