Let the Children Come to Me.

With the mention of "Children's Ministry," there are two main responses. Either you're officially submerged in that world and tune in, or most likely, you tune out because it doesn't apply to you. Maybe you were in that world but now your kids are grown. Maybe your kids are young and you need a break for church activities. Maybe, "I like kids but they're not so fond of me." Maybe you wouldn't mind helping, but you assume others are taking care of it. Or maybe you're just plain afraid of them, I've been there.

Whatever stage of life children are a part of, Jesus never left it. Luke 18:16 But Jesus called for them, saying, "Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. No matter where you are in life, if you look around you at church, and you see children, that means you are in that stage of life. These children are not "theirs" or "yours." They're "mine," "ours". If your part in our children's ministry is to pray for it, that is as crucial and important as any other role. If, however, you can volunteer for ONE Sunday each month, to help, to snuggle, to laugh, to console, than what's stopping you? Speaking very candidly from a young mom's heart, I can't tell you in words the value of seeing someone else love my children with me and desire to teach them of our Heavenly Father. By the time Sunday rolls around, quite honestly, we're tired parents. There are NO words to fully verbalize our gratitude to those who help. There are so many WONDERFUL, EXCITING things happening! Much hard work and heart is being poured into the frame and structure, they just need hands. Especially as we quickly approach the day of two services again.

Please pray about helping. You can note on your welcome card if you have interest in helping.

Love to you all,

Jenessa