Christian Symbols

Symbols can be powerful images that remind us of ideas or invoke memories. Today during the combined elementary Sunday School class we explored the symbols of our Christian heritage around our church and learned how we can use these symbols as we pray.

We took a field trip to our sanctuary to find many beautiful symbols incorporated into the design of this church including a crown, fleur-des-lis, the alpha and omega, a heart, and a dove. We talked about the stories in the pictures painted on the stained glass windows and discovered crosses all around the room, even a huge Maltese cross on the ceiling! Each one of these symbols is a reminder of God, our Lord and Savior.

We praise and thank God for this beautiful church filled with symbols to remind us of His goodness and greatness.

- submitted by Sue Smith -

Vacation Bible School Meeting

Last night we had a Vacation Bible School meeting.

Plans are being made for a great VBS this year.
The title is" Kingdom of the Son", the focus is the Lord's Prayer, and the theme is a safari. We will all be learning the Lord's Prayer in Swahili on this journey!

VBS always needs many volunteers. So please consider volunteering for this fun summer activity.

Mark your calanders. July 26th - 30th - 6 t0 8 PM

Many thanks already to Mary Kay and Jami for taking on leadership of VBS.

Bible Study on Prayer

Last Sunday evening a few of us gathered for the start of a Bible study on Prayer.
We are using a study by Philip Yancey entitled "Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?"

There are six sessions on our relationship with God. We watched the video, discussed questions from the book and looked up scripture. We have optional homework to do this week.

It is not too late to join the group. We meet on Sundays evenings 6:30 to 8 PM and babysitting is provided. We keep on time and this week are enjoying "the view from above".

Ebenezer Grows!

Today the combined children's Sunday School class added to the Ebenezer that was started in 2006. They followed the lead of the biblical prophet Samuel, who set up a monument of rocks to remind the people of Israel of the things the Lord had done to help them (I Samuel 7:12). The children used rocks about the size of your fist and painted an image on them representing something they were thankful for or that God had done for them. The rocks were added to the existing pile of rocks, the Ebenezer, in the garden as a continual reminder to stop and thank God.