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Denise Jessie shares about teaching in Uptown

Doug Baker shows off the new storage room for Uptown

Denise Jessie encouraged members of our Shepherding Group last week to participate in the amazing Bible teaching that is taking place each Sunday morning in Uptown, our childrens' ministry at College Church of Christ.  Denise shared her own story, of attending church regularly as a child, but not attending Sunday School.  She missed out on all those great Bible stories, and did not learn them until she became an adult Sunday School teacher.  Now, she realizes, those stories "are the foundation of our faith."  She encouraged all of us to set aside a two-month period to join the teaching team in one of four fun and learning-filled rooms: crafts, games, geography and history or drama and storytelling.  "The kids don't even know they are learning," Denise told us. "They are having fun!"  Uptown is using a 5-year Bible curriculum, in which students will go all the way through the entire Bible.  They are currently in the stories of the kings of Israel and Judah found in 1 and 2 Kings and 1 and 2 Chronicles of the Old Testament.

Our physical plant it changing for the better in Uptown, as well.  All the preschool children's classrooms have been moved into the Uptown area, along with all the supplies and storage for children's ministry.  Imagine the convenience of having everyone and everything in one place!  And, it makes a secure area for all our children.

Thanks to LaLaine Garoutte from our Shepherding Group, who is currently teaching in Uptown!  May your tribe increase!

--Posted by Mama O.