Thursday, December 17, 2009

My Child Doesn't Want to go to Church.- Part 4

Enter Early on Sunday-
This is a challenge, especially if there are younger children in the family which may require more hands on preparation for church. This, however, can be an unexpected blessing. You now get the opportunity to greet people, rather than being greeted. Our church has a great HOST Ministry which offers so many possibilities for families and their students.

I find it useful to use some extra minutes preparing for Bible study or worship. Why rush into the most important one or two hours each week? If there are few people in your student's assembly room, take time to go with them and help them discover a place to plug in. Volunteer to bring donuts, straighten the room, or help with any last minute preparations Mark or others may need. This is a great time to build relationships with those who your students interact with or who guide them through the Bible and into life applications.

Initiative. This takes initiative. Initiative is looking for ways to serve, especially in areas others may overlook. Usually families don't stick because they aren't involved. Students especially need significance. We all need something to look forward to. Enter early on Sunday. Try it!

If you are interested in the HOST Ministry, see Aaron Franklin.

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