Sunday School
In America, the first national Sunday School effort began in 1824; its stated purpose was to organize, evangelize and civilize. The focus was intentionally evangelical, and so within the next 100 years the Sunday School had become the primary outreach arm of the church. The Sunday School organization now expanded to include all ages.
At First So. Baptist in Denair Sunday School began in 1979. As there was not enough space, many classes were held in cars. Today First So. Baptist Church has eight comfortable and supplied classrooms. Current Sunday School classes are essentially Bible Studies with an emphasis on how to apply God’s Word to our lives. Lessons are prepared for three months at a time and include both old and new testament books. Continued attendance in Sunday School will provide the opportunity for the individual to study the entire Bible.
Adults - Explore The Bible
Current study - Matthew 1 -13
Matthew, the cultural outcast, had met Jesus and Jesus had made all the difference. That's why Matthew wrote and entire book of the Bible dedicated to the words and actions of Jesus. Thankfully, Jesus is still in the business of transforming lives today. He still accepts outcasts and social pariahs. He still makes room for them in His kingdom. And He still teaches us what it really means to have a personal relationship with God.
This is not just the story of the Israelites. It's our narrative as well. Rebels against our Creator, we are born into a wilderness of sin that we can't escape on our own. But God was demonstrated His love by sending His Son to die in our place, to pay the price for out sin. All we have to do is step toward Him.
