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Love Makes the Difference!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

The Bethel Church School

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.
It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 4: 16

We praise God for the privilege and the many op- The Bethel Church School provided opportuni-
portunities He provided to be nourished in His ties for members and guests to grow in relation-
Word, to grow spiritually, and to apply His truths ship with God by studying and acquiring a better
to the various ministries , programs and activities understanding of His Word and applying it to our
in which we engaged. lives. Nine age appropriate classes were offered. All
classes had more than one teacher and each
eekly Bible Study was conducted on Tues- teacher led by example; they studied, pro-
day and Wednesday by Reverend Dr. claimed, and demonstrated the Word in action.
W McAllister and the Reverend Dr. Eric Heartfelt thanks to Superintendent and Assistant
Little, respectively. Considerable attention Superintendent Sister Debra Austin and Brother
was given to examining the lives of biblical person- Aundra Bryant, respectively, and to the talented,
alities such as David, Elijah, Jeremiah, and Paul. committed Church School teachers.
The lessons were of great spiritual value; and they
enhanced our knowledge and understanding of how The theme for the annual Vacation Bible School
God has involved and continues to involve God’s was “STU: Super Training University with Je-
people in His redemptive plan. sus.” Approximately 200 VBS attendees expe-
rienced a program that engaged them spirit-
Summer Lay Bible students engaged in a seven – ually, physically, mentally, and socially.
week study of Lisa Harper’s “Job: A Story of Un- Moreover, over 75 volunteers helped make
likely Joy.” The study consisted of interactive video this year’s VBS a truly magnificent experi-
sessions and small group discussion. We are grate- ence! Each of the eleven classes played a role
ful to Sisters Debra Austin and Brenda Jarmon for in the closing session that included devotion,
planning and facilitating Summer Bible study.

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