Kid's Happenings January 2017
Hello Church Family,
Happy New Year! I have been praying that everyone has a wonderful holiday season. I know that 2016 brought a lot of up’s and down’s for so many of us. I’m thankful that we had each other to share in those moments. To have a church family that encourages, uplifts, prays, cries, laughs, and shares in all of the emotional times that this life brings is such a blessing. We have a very special church family. I hear of many churches that are our size that have a disconnect within the relationship of the church. I am in awe so many times when I see and hear about how close of a church family we are. This is something we should all cherish and desire more of.
Just recently my family and I were able to join a group of other families within our church to start an evening small group (2:42 group). This has been such a blessing for everyone involved. We meet in a home, share snacks, fellowship, dive into the word, share our struggles , thoughts and do life together. It’s a wonderful group and a time that I look forward to each week. We are able to slow down our day and relax on the couch while the children play together during our lesson time. Of course, we check when needed, but for the most part it’s their time to fellowship as well.
As a children’s director and a parent, it makes me smile to see that the children love this time together just as much as their parents. And the children are fully seeing their parents sitting with other adults with their bibles open and learning more of His word. They are understanding that this is a time that even adults need, not just children. Sometimes when we separate ourselves from our kids during our quiet time it becomes “out of sight, out of mind” for them. What an amazing example we are setting for these young ones. If we don’t teach our children how to follow Christ, the world will teach them not to. I love being able to love on all the children and serve alongside each of you as we help families to raise up the next generation of our church. I pray you had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.