Coming Near to God

"Come near to God and he will come near to you."  James 4:8 NIV

Our theme in Chapel this year is: Come Near to God."  

The children come near to God as they learn more about Him in our daily Bible lessons and in Chapel.

They draw near to Him when they sing praise songs.

But we don't just put God in a box and take Him out during Chapel and Bible time.  As the children grow spiritually, I hope they'll be aware that God is with  them throughout the day, no matter what they're doing. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and He is everywhere.

I hope they'll become closer to God as they learn to trust Him to answer their prayers.

"And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." Hebrews 11:6 ESV

As the students develop friendships and learn to love one another, they become closer to God.

 No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us." I John 4:12 ESV

"but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 ESV