Fourth Graders Share the Good News!

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). Each year, our fourth grade students live out this truth in Mrs. Bolling’s lower school Bible class as they learn to share their faith with confidence.

Since August, students have been encouraged to deepen their understanding of the gospel and learn to share and defend their faith in a way that is both personal and true to God’s word.

“SBS desires to equip our students to engage with scripture through study and with others through apologetics to effectively communicate the truth of God's word,” said Mrs. Bolling.

One of the sweetest expressions of this goal is the annual gospel-sharing activity, now in its ninth year, in which our fourth graders present the gospel one-on-one to members of the senior class. Each fourth grader sits with a senior and shares the gospel in his/her own words.

Through this experience, our fourth graders discover purpose and confidence in sharing their faith, and the seniors are blessed and encouraged in a meaningful way. “Each year a new group of seniors hears the gospel through the voice of a child, each of whom is uniquely equipped by God to share His truth in clear, simple ways,” said Mrs. Bolling.

Amidst the busyness of senior year, this moment allows these students to slow down and hear the simplicity of the gospel. Even more special is that this class of 2026 seniors was the first fourth grade class to participate in the activity, meaning that the first “sharers” became the "receivers" this year.

As we approach Thanksgiving, may we be grateful for the good news of this simple gospel our students, both young and old, are invited to accept and share with the world!