Children's Ministry continued...
M
ickie’s got me wondering what will happen next
with our incredible Huddle Leading in Horton
Hall this year. Some should be getting a call (if you
haven’t already) from one of our Children’s Ministry
team members asking you to prayerfully (and seriously)
consider being a Huddle Leader for our 1st – 5th grad-
ers in Horton Hall. If you’ve led in the past and found
it rewarding I encourage you to encourage others (and
send an email for us to share!).
Why serve in Children’s Ministry?
1. Children are important to God.
There is no won-
dering about that! The Bible itself tells us that children
are a blessing from God. Psalm 127:3
Children are a
blessing and a gift from the Lord.
2. Serving in Children’s Ministry is a legacy in and of
itself.
There are few ministry opportunities that al-
low you to leave a legacy for our children so directly.
When you love and lead kids, you are also influencing
generations to come. These children may one day be
mothers and fathers – perhaps even church leaders
themselves. Either way, they will definitely be the
future. Want to begin changing the world long term?
Serve in Children’s Ministry. Deuteronomy 4:9
You
must be very careful not to forget the things you have seen
God do for you. Keep reminding yourselves, and tell your
children and grandchildren as well.
3.Teaching and showing our young children about
Christ should be a top priority.
Time has proven that
most people who will come to Christ do so starting
in childhood. The childhood years are the years of
greatest opportunity for the Gospel. If you want to
see people come to Christ, if you want to help secure
the future of your children and church then you should
serve in Children’s Ministry. Proverbs 22:6
Start chil-
dren off on the way they should go, and even when they
are old they will not turn from it.
4. Serving children will build humility into your char-
acter.
Often, those who work hard in Children’s
Ministry are unintentionally overlooked. Sometimes this
is discouraging but really, it’s a blessing. It reminds me
that what we do is for the glory of God, not our own.
The reward is in Heaven. As for the here and now? It
is a wonderfully humble place to serve. Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved,
clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gen-
tleness and patience.
5.The #1 qualification is love.
As a young Christian, I
discovered that many avenues of church service were
beyond my abilities. You may never sing a solo or
preach a sermon in church, but God wants you to find
a place of ministry. Serving in the Children’s Ministry is
open to almost all Christians. If you love God and his
children, then you are qualified to serve in Children’s
Ministry. Deuteronomy 11:13
So if you faithfully obey
the commands I am giving you today—to love the Lord
your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all
your soul—
Liz Morelli
Children’s Ministry Associate
Children and Youth Admin
Speaking Of Leaving A Legacy….
VBS Summer 2016
