Sunday’s church service was marvelous for many many reasons, not least of which were the observations and assertions made by some of our children. At the altar rail we had siblings schooling each other on the proper method for taking communion – so much better than having the priest butt in! And then, at the back of the sanctuary a three year old exclaimed that she found Jesus. I’m nearly certain that there is no better sentence uttered by a person of ANY age than that. There was such sincerity and intention in this declaration, that I have been replaying it in my head since I first heard it at the end of our service.
Sure enough, during Sean’s postlude, I followed the children as they retrieved Jesus from a window shutter near the sanctuary piano. Jesus tumbled from his perch, but was unharmed. I explained that I always have to go looking for him because he hides himself and is in a different spot every week! THIS week, he has his Shepherd’s Crook AND a sheep. We’ll see where they go. I hope that another child will find them sometime during our service!
Mother’s Day is this weekend and we will offer special prayers for mothers and grandmothers on Sunday. God bless each of you who helps shape these remarkable young people. It is a delight to spend time with them exploring, learning and in worship!
Sure enough, during Sean’s postlude, I followed the children as they retrieved Jesus from a window shutter near the sanctuary piano. Jesus tumbled from his perch, but was unharmed. I explained that I always have to go looking for him because he hides himself and is in a different spot every week! THIS week, he has his Shepherd’s Crook AND a sheep. We’ll see where they go. I hope that another child will find them sometime during our service!
Mother’s Day is this weekend and we will offer special prayers for mothers and grandmothers on Sunday. God bless each of you who helps shape these remarkable young people. It is a delight to spend time with them exploring, learning and in worship!
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