Noting that outdated guidelines for welcoming children to the Lord’s Table “serve as a barrier to inclusion of children,” a year ago members of the Commission on Christian Discipleship and Education suggested, and synod approved, presenting a “more creative and deeply faithful way.” The commission worked over the past year to revise and update the guidelines and presented them at…
…families enter in with young children, we meet them quickly at the door to say we have a children’s space. What that says is that children are not welcome to worship with us. Children see that, and they wonder, ‘Are we part of the church now, or do I have to wait until I’m an adult?’” McHeard challenged his congregation…
…their ideas. “I have two children with disabilities,” Mast said. “And unfortunately, we have not done a good job in our denomination keeping our covenant vows to children with special needs.” He said the recommendation was a way to “really put ourselves behind something that is very, very, very much a need.” Learn more about Disability Concerns in the RCA….
…at VBS. “Ten dollars could be the difference between something someone could ride and something they couldn’t.” They ended up raising $180.54—or, in terms the children could understand—18 sets of tubes and tires. Which meant that, thanks to some children in New York and their pocket change, 18 more people in Sioux Falls could get to work. “We do what…
Children and Worship trainers are available to assist congregations with program introductions, basic training, and enrichment events. Children and Worship is a partnership between the Christian Reformed Church in North America, the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and the Reformed Church in America. CANADA Brian Davidson 7 Rockport Dr. Riverview, NB E1B 5L7 bdavidsonycw@gmail.com St. Andrew’s PCC, Moncton, NB Nova Scotia…
…discipleship. The significance and importance of child discipleship puts incredible responsibility on the shoulders of children’s ministry leaders. Many are plagued with fears that leave them feeling unequipped, overwhelmed, and at severe risk for burnout. 37 percent of children’s ministry leaders are afraid that they are getting child discipleship wrong. 88 percent of children’s ministry leaders are concerned that children…
…trip. In September 2015, the “Valley Fire” damaged homes across 76,000 acres of land throughout Lake County, California. It was one of the worst fires in state history, and assistance is still needed to help communities recover. Most projects are new home construction from foundation to finish. There will be a variety of work available at each site. A local…
…meeting, leaders expressed their support of Jordan’s efforts to establish Jesus’s baptism site as a destination for Christian pilgrimage. The site is already preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “The King reiterated that the Hashemite Custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem is an honour and a responsibility that helps preserve the unity of all churches, and—more…
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