Several years ago, veteran Sunday School leader Burton Dietz asked if it could be arranged for the third graders to meet the pastors during Sunday School. His hope was that meeting the pastors in an informal way would help the children connect with them as trusted adults with whom they could approach with questions and wonderings. Our pastors responded with generosity of time and eagerness to meet our third graders. These meetings have grown into an annual event.
This year the pastors shared their favorite Bible verse and talked about their own walk with God. The third graders asked interesting questions that led to some great conversations.
Thanks to our pastors for reaching out to our third graders to connect with them and build relationships that matter. And many thanks to our Philippians and Colossians Sunday School leaders for helping these relationships grow.