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Dear families,
This Sunday, we present Bibles to the 2nd graders in our church community during the 9:15 service. This is always a special and much-anticipated event. A parent recently asked if 2nd graders are able to read and understand a "grown-up" version of the Bible. The short answer is no, much if not most of the Bible is above the reading-level of a 2nd grader. But that doesn't mean a Bible is an unhelpful resource for younger elementary aged children. While this text presents inexhaustible opportunities for a lifetime of scholarly study, it also contains simple words and stories for everyday, spiritual formation. Our church school teachers excel at teaching. age-appropriate basic Bible skills that lay the foundation for life-long discipleship.
If you, as a parent, feel overwhelmed and under-prepared to facilitate Bible reading at home. Here are a couple starting points:
1. Focus on a favorite and familiar story or two and slowly expand from there (Google is a great resource to figure out what stories are found where).
2. Pick a Psalm that resonates with your family. Read part of it together before dinner or bedtime. Psalm 19, 23, 42, 84 and 111 are favorites.
3. Attend Carol Wehrheim's
Parenting with Parents Class this Sunday for great discussion and more guidance! Details below.
Your word is a lamp before my feet and a light for my journey.
Psalm 119:105
Keep scrolling for Music Notes from Ingrid Ladendorf.
In shared ministry,
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