Dear Parents,
The purpose of our Scripture Memory plan is to help your child develop consistent habits with God’s Word, which is living and active. We trust that the Holy Spirit will bring these verses back to their memory throughout their lives to enlighten their hearts to His truth.
By leading them to the Holy Scriptures, you are helping them understand Jesus’ love, His redemptive plan, and the new life found in Him (Romans 10:17). We are so thankful for your faithfulness in teaching your children to treasure God’s Word.
As 2 Timothy 3:14-17 reminds us, “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of… from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”
Our Sunday School teachers are eager to support the children in this program, and we encourage consistent parental involvement at home. Discussing each verse daily can serve as a meaningful time for family devotion and help your child apply Scripture to their daily life.
Please note that this program is designed to complement our standard Sunday School curriculum. To ensure a comfortable environment, no child will be asked to recite verses in front of a large group against their wishes. As your child progresses from first through sixth grade at Lakeview Baptist, they will receive a new Bible Memory plan tailored to their specific grade level.
To celebrate the children’s diligence in storing up God’s Word, we will host a Scripture Memory Banquet at the end of the year. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize their hard work, regardless of how many verses they have memorized. But more importantly, our ultimate focus remains on the power of God’s holy, sufficient, and authoritative Word. The true treasure for our children is the gift of God’s Word in their hearts and minds! Let’s go for it!
Jennifer Vail
