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March 29 Youth Lesson - Online!
Posted on April 2, 2020 by Sue Panilaitis.
Click here to access the lesson. In Luke 15:21-32, we pick up the story of the Prodigal Son. His father and older brother each responded to the Prodigal Son differently. The Father welcomed him home with open arms and threw a giant party for him. The Older Brother chose not to forgive and became angry with his brother. He not only missed out on a party, but also missed out on rebuilding a relationship with his brother.
Bottom Line: When you don’t forgive, you miss out. When we choose not to forgive others, we could miss out on rebuilding a broken relationship. We might miss out on friendships or new, fun memories with our family, or peace in our own hearts. We could also miss out on the joy that God can give us when we choose to show forgiveness.
Cancelled: Meet The Easter Bunny
Posted on March 25, 2020 by Sue Panilaitis.
Due to the current siutation, the Meet the Easter Bunny event has been canceled with no plans currently to reschedule.
Sunday School Lesson - Forgiveness 3/15
Posted on March 14, 2020 by Sue Panilaitis.
Jesus brought His followers to a mountain to explain to them what it means to live as part of God’s kingdom. During that message, He said something important about forgiveness. In Matthew 5:23-24 Jesus said, “Suppose you are offering your gift at the altar. And you remember that your brother or sister has something against you. Leave your gift in front of the altar. First go and make peace with them. Then come back and offer your gift.” We should seek to make things right with others before trying to worship God.
Bottom Line: Take the first step to forgive others. Forgiveness is important to God. If we are in a difficult situation with someone, we should seek to make it right with them. While there are some relationships that might never be fully restored, we can at least try to offer and show forgiveness to others in our life.
Sunday School Lesson - Zacchaeus
Posted on March 5, 2020 by Sue Panilaitis.
This week, we find Jesus interacting with an unexpected person in Luke 19:1-10: Zacchaeus. He was a tax collector working for Rome. He earned a reputation for taking advantage of his fellow Jews. Zacchaeus was considered an outcast by many. He must have been shocked when Jesus asked to come over for a meal. But when Zacchaeus encountered Jesus, he changed. He went back to those people, asked forgiveness, and returned four times as much money as he took from them.
Bottom Line: When you forgive others, it can change them. When God forgives us, it changes us from the inside out. The same can be true when you forgive others. You never know what can happen when you take the first step towards forgiveness. When you decide to reach out and offer forgiveness, it can change the way they see you, the situation, and the impact of their actions.