Sunday School

12/07/2025

Faithful but not Forgotten

Genesis 40:1-23

Memory Verse

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:6

The Truth

God does NOT abandon us during difficult times in our lives!

- Advent Week 1 - Hope: Prophecy Candle (Purple)

First Sunday of Advent

The first candle, which is purple, symbolizes "HOPE". It is sometimes called the "PROPHECY CANDLE" in remembrance of the prophets, especially Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. It represents the expectation felt in anticipation of the coming Messiah.

- Advent Week 2 - Peace: Bethlehem Candle (Purple)

Second Sunday of Advent

The second candle, also purple, represents “FAITH". It is called the "BETHLEHEM CANDLE" as a reminder of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.

- Advent Week 3 - Joy: Shepherd’s Candle (Pink) - “Gaudete Sunday”

Third Sunday of Advent

The third candle is pink and symbolizes "JOY". It is called the "SHEPHERD'S CANDLE" and is pink because rose is a liturgical color for joy. The third Sunday of Advent is called "GAUDETE SUNDAY" and is meant to remind us of the joy that the world experienced at the birth of Jesus, as well as the joy that the faithful have reached the midpoint of Advent.

- Advent Week 4 - Love: Angel’s Candle (Purple)

Fourth Sunday of Advent

On the fourth week of Advent, we light the final purple candle to mark the final week of prayer and penance as we wait for the birth of our Savior. This final candle, the "ANGEL'S CANDLE" symbolizes "PEACE". It reminds us of the message of the angels: "Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men."

The meaning of Advent Wreath

The Advent wreath symbolizes the never-ending love of God. There are typically four candles on the wreath.

Lights of the Candle

It symbolizes the light of Christ, which grows brighter as Christmas approaches.

Wreath (Circle)

A circle of branches from an evergreen tree that signifies God's unending love for us.

Some Advent wreaths also have a white Christ-candle, which reminds us of the purity of Jesus and is lit on Christmas Day!

The beginning of the Advent season in this year will start on Sunday, December 1st. Advent is a four-week season leading up to Christmas.

January 17th @ Shawnee in Shawnee, KS  (Quizzing over Dig Sites 1-16)

Shawnee Church of the Nazarene - 5539 Quivira Rd, Shawnee, KS 66216

February 14th @ Westside in Olathe, KS (FUN QUIZ using Dig Sites 1-20)

Westside Church of the Nazarene - 1700 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061

March 7th @ College Church in Olathe, KS (Quizzing over Dig Sites 1-20)

College Church of the Nazarene - 2020 E Sheridan St, Olathe, KS 66062

North Central Field Quiz TBD @ College Church in Olathe, KS

College Church of the Nazarene - 2020 E Sheridan St, Olathe, KS 66062

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 1:1

So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

Genesis 1:27

But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.

Genesis 4:7b

Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God.

Genesis 6:9b

As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.

Genesis 8:22

I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.

Genesis 9:13

By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.

Hebrews 11:8

Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.

Genesis 15:1b

Because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you.

Genesis 22:16b-17a

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

Psalm 32:8

Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?

Proverbs 20:11

Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.

Psalm 34:12-13

I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you.

Genesis 26:24b

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.

Psalm 34:18-19

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:6

We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Church of Jesus Christ, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.