Children’s Program, Nov 26, 8:30am

This Sunday, we read the story where Micah proclaims a promise for God’s universal peace grounded in God’s teachings and justice. We study the image of swords beaten into plows, and we create a mural depicting our church welcoming people from all around the world into one loving family of God.

Children leave the 8:30am service in Pope Hall to go to their program.

The Story

In Micah 4:1–8 an image of peace is captured: “They will beat their swords into iron plows and their spears into pruning tools. Nation will not take up sword against nation; they will no longer learn how to make war.” Imagine war no more! All will live in security with fullness of life and new life emerges.

The Lesson

In our lesson, as we create a mural of our church welcoming people from all around the world, we will talk about acts of peace and justice we have witnessed and times when God’s presence is needed to instill peace. Rereading the story will invite our children to hear responses about actions they can take in a world where God’s peace is needed.