The Reformation was sparked by Martin Luther’s rediscovery of the freedom the gospel of-fers through God’s own Holy Word. On the day a child is baptized, parents promise to one day place in their child’s hands God’s Holy Scriptures. On October 29, Reformation Sunday, the parents of third grade children will make good on that promise as they present their chil-dren with their first Bible at a special blessing during the 10:30 worship service. Third Graders who will receive their Bibles are Chase Adams, Juliana and Robert DeNinno, Ryan Ewing, Jack Fetter, Addison Gebhart, Thomas Gonzalez, Sophia Pineiro, and Aiden Visconti.
Back on Sep 17, those same parents and children gathered for a preparation class on the importance of studying God’s word of the Bible in a disciple’s daily life. Parents and children will highlight key passages in each book of the new Spark Bible (NRSV) the children will be receiving each night using the FAITH5 model for Family Home Huddles. Parents will also write a dedication to their child inside the Bible. The Spark Bible was chosen for its focus