So my little Alexander turned four this week and got to celebrate his birthday in Sabbath School as well. I brought my camera to class to take some pictures of his little event in Ann Arbor as it’ll likely be his last ‘official’ Sabbath in the Cradle Roll class. (He assured me that he’ll be coming in to visit and give hugs to his favorite teachers.) At South Lyon he’ll probably stay in Muma’s beginner class a bit longer as the other class is more of a primary level, but we’ve been prepping him for the Kindergarten class at A2, and he’s pretty excited about it as some of his little friends have already moved up.
It’s been so much fun watching him learn and grow to love Sabbath School and his Saviour. We started out staying as long as we could before the fussies and melt-down, staying longer and longer until he could make it through the whole class, then moving from muma’s lap to his own little chair. And now he’s such a happy little participant, and so excited to do each thing (even helping Aidan along the way) and singing the songs all week long. He even runs his own little class and ‘programs’ at home. He’s so excited to share Jesus with others. He’s been just beside himself to be Papa’s ‘deacon helper,’ recruit the kids at South Lyon to come down to class, giddy about going door-to-door inviting people to the seminar meetings. He even has his own little prophecy cards he carries in his pocket and has been handing out to anyone from store clerks to car dealers.
It’s been fun having my two little gentlemen side by side, but I’m also eager to have more one-on-one time with little Aidan and guiding him more in his own path as well. It is our deepest prayer that these two boys will grow to become strong men of God and willing, loyal workers for Him. Please continue to hold these two little treasures up in prayer– that their character would grow to reflect that only of Christ, that their paths would follow His ultimate will and plan for their lives.
Such a blessing Alex will bring to his ‘kindergarden’ sabbath school class in A2, think he is well on his way as a missionary for Jesus right here at home, in his neiborhood, and around town. . . may the holy spirit continue to guide him and his angels continue to protect him. . .love to all grammy/gpapa
Praise the Lord for all who are being used by Him to guide these little lives. It is truly a blessing to have such Godly dedication and love from family and Christian family. As in Prov. 22:6 may this beginning growth bear much fruit over time. Yes, indeed, praying always for these young ones to mature into men strong in faith, surrendered in service as God leads. Thanks, Serena, for these special ‘graduation’ photos; how he loves Mrs. Stringham (and Mrs. Rorabeck). And I love how last night on their sleepover when I went in to check, how he said that he was praying for Aidan’s cough to get better. May God guide us all.