“Let the little children come to me”
On Saturday February 8 R I instructors, Ministers and Congregations came together at the Rockhampton Baptist Tabernacle to pray for all those involved in the ministry of Religious Instruction in State Schools for the 2020 school year. During the service it was reiterated that throughout Queensland R I Instructors can spend thirty minutes every week spreading the Good News to the children whose parents (250,000) have agreed that their children can engage in these weekly lessons. Is this real yes! 750 State schools throughout Queensland engage in Religious Instruction - and 165,000 students benefit from the effective values education which 3500 accredited representatives of recognised faith groups make as part of a holistic approach to education.
The lessons that the children receive help them explore the Bible and Christian life so that they can make up their own minds. The content is such that it is presented in a contemporary and relevant way. The children experience activities which helps them experience and love in the learning environment while pointing to Jesus and developing a relationship with Jesus- which gives hope beyond the world.

Margaret Hallinan