End of Month Newsletter – January 2026
Dear Sunday School Family,
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026! We are so excited to begin this new year together as we journey deeper into God’s Word. January has been a wonderful fresh start for our Sunday School, and we are filled with anticipation for all that God has planned for us this year. We have started an exciting new theme – “God of Covenant” – and we know that as we learn about God’s covenant relationship with His people, our faith will grow stronger and our understanding of His faithfulness will deepen.
Our January Journey
This month marked a beautiful new beginning. We started the year worshipping together in the main chapel, we lifted our voices in prayer and praise, and we launched into a brand new central theme that will teach us about God’s covenant promises. From understanding what a covenant is to learning about its origin, our children have begun to discover that God is a God who makes promises and always keeps them.
What We Learned This Month
On Sunday, January 4th, we began the new year in a special way – we worshipped together in the main chapel! It was a combined service where the whole church family gathered as one to thank God for bringing us safely into 2026. Starting the year together in unity set the tone for everything to come. What a blessed way to start our journey in 2026!
Sunday, January 11th was our Prayer and Praise Sunday. Reverend Okechukwu Okonkwo ministered to us on “Calling on our God through praise and prayers” from Philippians 4:4-7. Our memory verse was Isaiah 58:11: “The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” The children learned that prayer and praise are powerful ways to connect with God. When we rejoice in the Lord always and pray about everything with thanksgiving, God’s peace guards our hearts and minds. Like a well-watered garden, God will keep us fresh and flourishing when we trust in Him.
On Sunday, January 18th, we launched into our brand new central theme: “God of Covenant”! Aunty Teni taught us the “Definition of Covenant” from 1 Samuel 18:1, 3-4; 20:8-16; and 29:18-20. Our memory verse was Genesis 9:9. The children learned that a covenant is a special, serious agreement between two parties – more than just a regular promise, it’s a binding commitment of loyalty and faithfulness. Through the story of David and Jonathan’s covenant friendship, the children discovered that if human beings can keep covenants with each other, how much more does God keep His covenants with us! God is the ultimate covenant-keeper.
Sunday, January 25th took us deeper as Aunty Bukki taught us about “The Origin” of covenant from Genesis 1:26-28, 3:23-24, Jeremiah 31:30-34, and Hebrews 9:15. Our memory verse was Genesis 1:28. The children learned that covenant began right from creation when God established relationship with humanity. Though sin broke that relationship, God in His love made new covenants with His people throughout the Bible. The ultimate covenant came through Jesus Christ, who is the mediator of a new covenant. From the very beginning, God’s plan was for us to be His people and for Him to be our God.
Looking Ahead to February
We are excited to continue our journey into understanding God’s covenant! In the coming month, we will learn more about different types of covenants and dive deeper into the covenant relationships God established with His people throughout the Bible.
Our Sunday School teachers will be attending their biennial retreat from February 6th-8th. This special retreat happens every two years and is a time for our teachers to be refreshed, equipped, and strengthened for the important work they do. Please keep them in your prayers as they seek God’s face and prepare to pour even more into our children’s lives.
This is going to be a wonderful year of learning and growth. Let us all come with open hearts and minds, ready to discover more about our faithful, covenant-keeping God.
A Word of Encouragement
Dear parents, teachers, and children, as we settle into this new year, let us remember that we serve a God who keeps His promises. Everything we are learning about covenant points to one beautiful truth – God is faithful. When He makes a promise, He keeps it. When He enters into relationship with us, He never breaks His commitment. Just as He guided His people in Bible times, He will guide us always. Just as He satisfied their needs, He will satisfy ours. Just as He kept His covenant with them, He keeps His covenant with us through Jesus Christ. As we go through 2026, let us trust in God’s covenant faithfulness. He will never leave us nor forsake us.
May this year be filled with fresh revelations of God’s love, deeper understanding of His Word, and stronger faith in His promises.
Stay blessed and covenant-covered!
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