King Herod was not a good man. He wanted to stop the followers of Jesus, so he ordered the death of James, the brother of John. When he saw that this made the people happy, he arrested Peter too.

Peter was put in a prison with chains on his hands, surrounded by two guards and even more soldiers outside. Herod planned to put him on trial after the Passover feast. But God had other plans!

That night, as Peter slept in his cell, something amazing happened—a bright light filled the room, and an angel appeared. The angel nudged Peter awake and said, “Get up quickly!” Right away, the chains fell off his hands.

The angel told Peter to get dressed and follow him. As they walked, no one stopped them—even though they passed two sets of guards! Then they reached a big iron gate leading out to the city. And guess what? It opened all by itself!

Once Peter was safely outside, the angel disappeared. That’s when Peter realized—this wasn’t a dream! God had really rescued him!

Peter hurried to Mary’s house, where his friends were praying for his safety. He knocked on the door, and a girl named Rhoda answered. She was so shocked to hear Peter’s voice that she ran to tell the others—but forgot to open the door!

At first, no one believed her. They thought she was imagining things. But Peter kept knocking, and when they finally opened the door, they were amazed!

Peter told them how God had saved him and then he left for a safe place.

What We Learned

This story reminds us that God hears our prayers—even when we don’t see answers right away. Just like Peter’s friends prayed for him, we can pray for others too!

How do you like to pray? Do you pray before bed? Before meals? Do you pray when you’re scared? This week, let’s remember that Jesus is always with us, and we can talk to Him anytime!

Hope to see you in church Sunday!

Blessings…

This Sunday, we reviewed Matthew 17:5, where God spoke during Jesus’ baptism: “This is my Son whom I dearly love. I am very pleased with him.” These words remind us of Jesus’ divine purpose on earth as He began His ministry leading to the cross. Moments like this help us understand the significance of the Resurrection when Easter arrives.

With Ian getting baptized, many of our other children have expressed interest in baptism as well. Miss Vicky has purchased lessons on baptism from the Christian bookstore to guide them. If your child is interested in learning about baptism, please bring them to church, and they will be included in our Children’s Church. What a wonderful day it will be when our young ones take this important step in their faith!

A quick reminder: it’s almost time to start collecting eggs for our Easter Egg Hunt! If you’d like to help, let us know. We usually fill lots of eggs with goodies and would appreciate your support. See you in church on Sunday—blessings to all!

After God led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, but before they reached the Promised Land, they spent forty years wandering in the wilderness. During that time, God’s people had to trust in Him and follow His directions. One specific instruction from God was to build the Tabernacle—a structure that symbolized a permanent temple but was designed to be mobile.

The construction of the Tabernacle was a monumental task, but it was accomplished as a community. The Israelites gave so generously toward the project that Moses eventually had to ask them to stop giving! Their combined efforts demonstrated the incredible things that can be achieved when people work together.

As God’s house, the Tabernacle became a sacred place where the people of God could come together and encounter Him. Today, the church continues this tradition as a place of Christian community and a reminder of our ongoing connection to God.

This week, we learned about the fabrics, colors, and lengths of the Tabernacle’s curtains. Join us in the church to discover more about the gold that covered the Ark of the Covenant. See you Sunday!

This week’s Bible story picks up just after the Israelites leave captivity in Egypt. These people had endured difficult times as slaves, but now they were on a journey toward freedom. Although God didn’t lead them on the most direct path, it was a path of protection, showing His continued care for His people.

Do you remember how God guided them? By day, He used a cloud, and by night, lightning lit their way. The Israelites traveled together, seeking safety and a new land, with God by their side every step of the way.

Here’s a fun fact: Did you know that Joseph asked Moses to carry his bones out of Egypt? He wanted to rest in the Promised Land! There’s so much more to learn about this incredible journey. Don’t miss out—see you Sunday for our next lesson!

On a joyful note, Noah made a card for Keith, and we delivered it on Sunday afternoon. Although Keith is very weak, the card brought a big smile to his face.

Blessings!

We were so happy to see all our kids in church this week! Our lesson focused on courage and the amazing story of the shepherds who were the first to hear the good news of Jesus’ birth.

The shepherds lived humble and challenging lives, spending most of their time outside caring for their sheep and protecting them from wild animals and thieves. One night, as they were watching over their flocks, an angel of the Lord appeared to them with an incredible message: “Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)

God chose these ordinary shepherds to hear the extraordinary news, showing that Jesus came for everyone, not just the rich or powerful. The shepherds had the courage to leave their sheep and share what they had seen and heard, spreading the message of Jesus’ birth to others.

This week, we learned that we too can have courage like the shepherds—to share God’s love and good news, no matter our circumstances.

Join us next Sunday as we explore stories of people who seek God.

Blessings,