As in the tradition of many churches, First UMC gives Bibles to her third grade students. It is a rite of passage, a new phase of the faith journey and a recognition of reading and readiness skills. After receiving their Bibles at the 8:30 am worship service, the children and their parents gathered in the Wesley Fellowship Hall for brunch. Learning was included during this time as parents guided their children in some planned activities that introduced them to their new Bibles.
Moments like Bible presentations have special meaning to me. In a very real way, they help me fulfill my responsibility to pass on the traditions of Christianity to the next generation. My resolve to teach the scriptures is renewed. May each of these children be guided and directed by this congregation in reading and understanding God's Holy Word.
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It blessed my heart to wath the children after they were given their Bibles. As the worship service continued, they flipped through its pages, examined the covers and even read a bit. And they all had big smiles. I wish we maintined that enthusiasm into adulthood.
Wish ? Pray !
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