On Sunday, May 17th, all Sunday School classes met together for the last time during the 2008-2009 school year. While there was no “official” closing program to the Sunday School year, each class celebrated the end of year in their own way.

The Preschool and Kindergarten classes learned how Paul spread the good news of Jesus, even while being imprisoned and the Rotation students studied how Jesus wants us to respect others by following the Golden Rule. Ask your students how they can spread the love of Jesus and show respect to others during the upcoming summer months.

The 6th grade finished up viewing the film, “Luther,” featuring Joseph Fiennes as Martin Luther. Ask your students what they’ve gained from watching this movie and perhaps how Luther’s actions have affected their lives today.

The Confirmation students completed their end-of-the-year test on the Old Testament and then visited with the Senior High class, where they were introduced to many of the students with whom they’ll be actively involved in the next year or two. Please encourage confirmed 8th graders to attend one or more of our Senior High events this summer.

Thanks again to all teachers, shepherds, Little Lambs, special events people and those who worked behind the scenes to keep the Sunday School program thriving. A special “THANK YOU” goes out to CATHY WILCH for leading the weekly Assembly program for the Rotation classes. Cathy brought much energy and creativity, including puppets and music, to this weekly student gathering.

As I have shared with parents, “Our Sunday School program is finished for the year, but God is not finished with us!” Please use the summer to worship God as a family here at Good Shepherd, or if you are on vacation, visit a church wherever you may be. Vacation Bible School is also an excellent Christian education opportunity for your child to learn more about Jesus and it’s fun to invite friends to attend, too!

If you have not already done so, please register your student for the upcoming 2009-2010 Sunday School year! It will make it easier for ordering curriculum and other supplies, as well as planning on class sizes. Registration forms can be found on the Education Bulletin Board in the lobby.