Kirn Parish Church

Sunday School News

It has been wonderful indeed to see that some more young families have come to be part of the Kirn Church family, and part of the great joy that has brought is that there are more children and young folks amongst us.
Caroline Sutherland took on the role of Supervisor for the Sunday School a few years ago, and has decided that she wants to move from the task of “Supervisor” to being one of the teachers.
Placing these two things together, we recognised that now is a good time to look at what we do and how we organise Sunday School in the future.

Together we have decided that there will be a team of Sunday School Teachers – about 8 folks who will work hard to relate well to the children.   These folks will have the responsibility for delivering the programme of learning, fun and activities week by week, and also in providing opportunities for the children

to share with other folks in the congregation and also continue to raise their awareness of the wider church throughout the world.  A huge task!!!  But one that we will all share and enjoy.
On a Sunday morning, we hope to provide for three groups of children – the wee ones through to primary 2, primary 3-6, and primary 7 upwards.  Some Sundays we are also going to have the Sunday School start downstairs for their teaching time, then come up after the sermon and join together with the rest of the congregation.  Extra things happening between now and Christmas will include Kirn Gala, Food on the Move, the sharing of a Mobile Nativity, the Gift Service and of course the Christmas Party.

Please remember the Sunday School children and the teachers in your prayers as they embrace this new way of working, and give thanks to God for the work so many people have poured into the children and young people of this congregation in years gone by.
A warm ‘Thank You’ to the volunteers who supported the Sunday School’s work over the summer holidays also.

Working with children has many joys and rewards, but it also demands commitment, hard work and responsibility.   I know that the Kirk Session have conveyed their thanks to Caroline, and we as a Team add our thanks to her for her work and guidance – but we are even more thankful that she continues to be a part of the Team.  We are also very heartened by some other folks who have said they are willing to join the Team and support the work of the Sunday School in whatever way they can.

Watch this space for more news!!

Glenda