Many families arrive at church together, and then the children go one way and the parents another. It can easily transpire that your children experience no connection with the main worship service. At age 12 or 13, children’s church is over for them and we expect them to sit still in church and be engrossed in a culture they have little connection with.
Fortunately during the forma tive years (0-12) many children enjoy doing things with their parents. This is this key time for parents to be involved in their child’s church experience.
Here at Churchlands we provide a Christ centred, Bible based program for children from 18 months to 12 year olds. We have a dedicated team of volunteers who come prepared each week to teach the children from the scriptures; however, only 25% of these volunteers are parents of the children in Kids Alive. A further 25% are young people under 18 years of age.
I want to challenge parents, become involved in your child’s church experience. Church is far more than learning information; it’s where the habit of attending church as a priority in life is established.
This is not a recruiting campaign, but a genuine desire to see you and your children experiencing church together. Join the Kids Alive team or come and be part of the fun once a term.Jan East
Children and Families Pastor.
jan@churchlands.org.au
