And you shall be my witnesses...
What does Christ's command to his disciples
mean to a sixth grader? (Mt. 38:19-20, Acts 1:8) This is the topic we
have been exploring in our religion classes as we have looked at
Christ's ascension, the gift of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, and the
witness of the early Christians. As the disciples were instructed to
witness in first Jerusalem, then to the neighboring countryside, then to
the ends of the earth, we Christians are encouraged to be witnesses
where we are at: in our school, workplaces, and families then reach out,
even to the ends of the earth. Where do we get equipped for such a
task? In Word and Sacrament - with the fellowship of believers. I
encourage you to be involved in summer worship both at home and in your
travels. Invite a friend or neighbor to our Vacation
Bible School the week of June 11. We, too, have the power of the Holy
Spirit and can look for those opportunities for God to use us to spread his word!
In our final Religion classes we have been looking at the apostles
example of how to share the message - to whom - and why. Wednesday, we
learned a modern day parable and practiced telling it. Today, we
will make witness bracelets as a reminder to “Always be prepared to give
an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that
you have.” from I Peter 3:15.
Dear families:
Thank you for all of your support this year. I have appreciated your
prayers, your notes of encouragement, your time working with your child
on projects, and your child. It has been a pleasure being a part of
your lives this year. May God bless your family this summer!
In His Service,
Mrs. Riemenschneider
