How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every blessing in heaven because we belong to Christ. Ephesians 1:3
Way back in April, the Education team so carefully planned how we could do Sunday School safely during a pandemic so that when the time came to gather together in person we would be ready. Well that time came this past Sunday. We had our first Sunday School in over 6 months. What a blessing!
I gathered supplies, marked off 6ft distances and planned the curriculum and the activities to go with it. In many ways, while preparing, it felt like March before the pandemic; yet, I also knew things would be different. I wasn’t sure how; but after all, we are in a pandemic, so I was pretty sure it would be different. When Sunday morning came, I set up the table and brought out the thermometer and here came the Sugano family. Brinklee and I walked together to Laird Park. I had previously set up the tree stumps under the tree as our gathering place. Sitting in the shade of the mulberry tree we shared the story of Abraham and Sarah.
Sunday school was different, and what was different about it was not what I anticipated. It was different because we were outside in God’s creation. Hearing and learning about God’s wonderful works while being a part of it. I have always felt God’s presence in the outdoors. Brinklee was ready to explore God’s world too because she came equipped with her binoculars. So we talked about Abraham and Sarah as she pointed out the birds that were flying above.
Throughout this pandemic I have been pleasantly surprised by all the little unexpected blessings that pop up. I imagine that these blessings which flow from God have always been there but I find myself noticing and appreciating them more now than ever before. This past Sunday was another one of those blessings. COVID forced Sunday School to be outside where we could share the wonder of God’s stories while being in the wonder of God’s creation together. What a blessing!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise him all creatures here below
Praise him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen
Marty