1. Teaching God’s Children Christian Education Sunday August 26, 2007 Proverbs 22:6

5. “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

6. Matthew 19:13 Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He answered, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.”

7. For the love of Christ We teach His Children The Christian Faith is caught not taught Christian education is teaching what our American schools cannot teach Christian education is a partnership

8. The Christian Faith is caught not taught Forming correct and healthy attitudes Changing the heart not just filling the head Teaching lifestyles and behaviors Leading with example

9. Christian Education Is Teaching What Our American Schools Cannot Teach Values Faith Salvation God – Creator, Savior, life giving–life changing Power

10. Christian Education Is A Partnership You and God – The Holy Spirit Home – School – Church Child – Teacher – Parents Knowledge - Faith - Life

11. Mark 10:13-16

12. People brought their small children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them.

13. Mark 10:13-16 But his disciples told them not to bother Jesus.

14. Mark 10:13-16 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them. The kingdom of God belongs to people who are like them.”

15. Mark 10:13-16 “I tell you the truth. You must accept the kingdom of God like a little child accepts things, or you will never enter it.”

16. Mark 10:13-16 Then Jesus took the children in his arms. He put his hands on them and blessed them.

18. The peace of God which surpasses all human understanding keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus unto eternal life.

19. Amen