Wednesday, November 28, 2007

SINGING WITH SIGNS

This last quarter at Sabbath School we have had the joy of studying together the main characters of the Book of Genesis. This Book from God’s Word not only speaks of the “beginnings” but is foundational to the whole of Scriptures. We learned that God created all things in six days, creating Adam and Eve after His image. The last lesson was on God’s providential care and redeeming love in the life of Joseph. This led us to Christ our Savior. We have combined the younger people into two classes. Before we began our lessons we would have a time of singing from God’s Song Book, the Psalms. The pictures show Dorcas Jarrard leading the singing using sign language, and the teachers (Mrs. Dorothy Jarrard and Mrs. Kay LaMay) and the children carefully following and singing. They are great singers. When you sing God’s Word you are lifted up by the Spirit of God. Our theme Song was from Psalm 119 verses 97-104, glorifying our Lord and Savior in these words: “O how I love Thy law; it is my study all the day. It makes me wiser than my foes; its precepts with me stay. More than my teachers or the old thy servant understands; thy testimonies I consult and follow Thy commands. I stayed my feet from evil ways that I thy word observe; I have been taught by Thee and from Thy judgments will not swerve. How sweet in taste Thy promises, than honey far more sweet! Thy precepts understanding give; I therefore hate deceit.”
Sing with a joyful song in your heart redeemed to the praise of our Creator and Savior.
Grandpa