| As we look back on the successes of 2024 with fondness, we eagerly anticipate all the activities that 2025 will bring to our Sunday School at St. Andrew’s! We hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we hope to see everyone as we resume classes on Sunday, January 5th with Harvest Sunday. On December 15th the children presented the annual pageant entitled “Jesus is the Real Reason for the Season.” They all did a wonderful job and the audience truly enjoyed their performance! We wish to thank Margy Tillistrand and Cheryl Badalamenti for writing the script for us. We were sorry that several children as well as Margy were ill and missed the performance and hope everyone is feeling much better now. Thank you to all of the teachers, helpers, and others who helped to make the pageant a success. Special thanks to Pastor Dave for all of his help with the last minute search for the music and for all of the AV assistance and support of the Sunday School. And many thanks to all of the families for sharing their children with us for an hour each week so we can teach them about God’s love for us all. As always, we welcome anyone who would like to teach or help with Sunday School, do a special lesson or craft with the children, or assist in any way. Please reach out to me with any questions at [email protected] or via cell at 914-715-9546. We look forward to seeing everyone in Sunday School each week! Happy New Year and may you have a Healthy and Blessed 2025! God Bless, Sue Epting, Sunday School Coordinator The children continue to enjoy coming to Sunday School each week and learning about Jesus and his love for them. They are treated to Pastor Dave’s children’s sermon at the beginning of the service before heading off to class. Harvest Sunday continues to be held on the first Sunday of each month and we ask the rest of the congregation to share their non-perishable food to help those less fortunate than us. The next Harvest Sunday is December 1st so let’s make it a big day! Next month it will take place on January 5th. Rehearsals for the annual Christmas pageant will begin on December 1st. The children will be presenting “Jesus is the REAL Reason for the Season” during the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, December 15th. We give our heartfelt thanks to Margy Tillistrand and Cheryl Badalamenti who wrote the script for the pageant. There will be a rehearsal for about an hour immediately following Sunday School on Dec. 8th. And a dress rehearsal will take place on Saturday, December 14th at 9:30 a.m. and pizza will be served following the practice. It’s important that everyone attend as we need to rehearse the songs for the pageant. Sunday School will not be in session on December 22nd and 29th so please enjoy attending church as a family. We will resume classes on Sunday, January 5th. We welcome your questions, suggestions, and concerns so please reach out to me at 914-715-9546 or via e-mail. And we are always eager for even more teachers and helpers to join us in sharing our faith with the children. It is so rewarding, and you always get back more than you give. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2025! We look forward to seeing all the children each week in Sunday School! God Bless, Sue Epting, Sunday School Coordinator |
