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1. Children’s Church isn’t a place to DUMP the children because the adults are busy and they don’t want noise in the main church.
2. Children’s Church isn’t a place where the children are supposed to encounter Christ for the first time. The home is the place for this assignment, except there is an unsaved FIRST TIMER in Church.
3. Children’s Church isn’t a cinema. Engaging the children with screen to pass time should not be the goal.
4. Children’s Church isn’t for ‘some people’ to just watch over the children so as to reduce distractions during service. Children teachers should be well trained and ready for the assignment.
5. Children’s Church isn’t the only place where the fruit of the Spirit should be dispense to the children. If we keep dispensing it, and it is lacking at home, then the children will be dry.
6. Children’s Church isn’t a social gathering for parents and children. It is not a place for meet-ups. Therefore, watch what your children wear and don’t come to impress anyone.
7. My favourite – Children’s Church isn’t a correctional home for the children. If the children cannot be controlled at home, sure we will manage them for that short period we spent with them. Nevertheless, we will surely sow the word.
So what is Children’s Church?
Children’s Church is a follow-up centre for all the investments the parents are making at home.
You can’t eat one meal a week and be strong and healthy? Even if it’s made to be a balanced diet, it has to be served and eaten regularly for results to show. If you know, you know.
Matthew 19:14 (New International Version) Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
