{"id":645,"date":"2018-04-20T16:13:50","date_gmt":"2018-04-20T16:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/main\/?page_id=645"},"modified":"2026-06-02T20:48:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T00:48:03","slug":"sunday-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/sunday-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday School"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"645\" class=\"elementor elementor-645\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5b0483 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b5b0483\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a92a06f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a92a06f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaf7034 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aaf7034\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sundayschool2013-768x512-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-47946\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sundayschool2013-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sundayschool2013-768x512-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sundayschool2013-768x512-1-280x187.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c3e8af e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c3e8af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fd3ca4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9fd3ca4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c62aee elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c62aee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sunday School<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a35eff2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a35eff2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ad542d elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ad542d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The year 2025 was a vibrant and spiritually enriching season for the Sunday School ministry, guided by the motto, <em>\u201cCome to Jesus and Bring Every Child to Jesus.\u201d<\/em> With 80 students and 30 dedicated teachers, the ministry continued its mission of nurturing children and youth in Christian faith through worship, biblical education, fellowship, and service.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Weekly Sunday School sessions provided opportunities for students from Nursery through Grade 12 to grow in their understanding of Scripture and deepen their relationship with Christ. Each Sunday began with a shared worship experience that included prayer, praise, memory verses, and fellowship before students joined their respective classes.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Throughout the year, the Sunday School actively participated in numerous educational, spiritual, and community-building activities. Students took part in the Diocesan Sunday School Examination, achieving notable academic success, while celebrations such as Mother\u2019s Day, Father\u2019s Day, Graduation Sunday, World Sunday School Day, and the Annual Anniversary strengthened the sense of community within the parish.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Vacation Bible School was a highlight of the year, bringing together over one hundred children for a day of worship, learning, fellowship, and creative activities centered on biblical teachings. The ministry also encouraged charitable giving and service, with students supporting local and international mission initiatives through special offerings.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The year concluded with a joyful Christmas Carol Service that showcased the talents and dedication of the Sunday School children through music, drama, and worship. These events, together with the faithful efforts of teachers, volunteers, parents, and students, contributed to a year of meaningful spiritual growth and fellowship.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The parish expresses its sincere appreciation to all teachers, volunteers, parents, and supporters who contributed to the success of the Sunday School ministry. 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