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TITLE: This Is My Heart | Previous Challenge Entry
By Tabiatha Tallent
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Today was my first day teaching my Sunday School class. I can’t believe that I’m finally teaching. The class is made up of a wild bunch of five and six year olds, but they are hungry to learn. I started in Genesis teaching about creation. I think they enjoyed it. Of course Thomas, the preacher’s son, keeps me on my toes with all his questions.
January 29, 2006
Another fun day in Sunday School. I taught about Noah and the ark. I tried to explain how big the ark was, but I still don’t think they got it. They sat with their mouths open when I told them that there were two of all of the animals on the boat. Thomas assured the kids that he would ask his dad and let them know if it was really true.
February 12, 2006
In Sunday School today, I taught about Jonah and the whale. This was my favorite lesson so far. The kids are doing so well, sitting still and really listening. The funny thing was, their eyes kind of got big when I told them that the big fish swallowed Jonah; but when I told them that he vomited him up on the beach, they all screamed out loud. It was really funny. I even heard them telling a group of the older kids about our lesson after church. I’m so glad they’re remembering something that I’ve taught them.
April 9, 2006
Today I taught on the crucifixion of Christ. The kids all sat and listened with eyes wide as I told about how Jesus died on a cross. After class I noticed that Sarah hadn’t ran out like she usually does, and she waited on me to get everything cleaned up. On the way out the door, she grabbed my hand and looked up at me with those big eyes and said, “Miss Christy, did Jesus really do that for me?” I told her that He did, and I kept walking. She grabbed my hand again and said, “If he did that for me, what can I do for him?” There were tears in her eyes. I took her back into the classroom and sat down with her and explained about salvation and about living for Jesus. I could tell that the Lord was working on her. She told me that she was sorry that Jesus had to do that for her and that she wanted to live for him. I told her that she needed to tell that to Jesus. She closed her eyes and asked Jesus to live in her heart. I can not write down exactly how that made me feel, or how much it proves to me that this is what I want to keep doing. I know that the Lord gave me this job of teaching Sunday School and that most people wouldn’t want a class with a bunch of rowdy kids, but this is my heart. I know that I’ll never forget this day, but I wanted a record; just in case Satan tries to tell me that I’m not doing a good job. I can always look back at this day and remember why I’m doing this. To God be the glory.
Thank you, Lord, for allowing me to be a teacher.
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