Family Sermon

Matthew 10:42             And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward."

 

Every Sunday, when the families come down for the Children’s Sermon, I feel so thankful to God. There are other Presbyterian churches in our town that don't have any young families, or so few that they don't hold a special family time in the worship service. I think that must be so sad, because a church without children has no future and no life. During our worship services, it’s great to see the kids come down to the front with their parents, so that instead of a kids’ sermon, we have a family sermon. And when they pray together at the end, it just gives me a lot of hope in my heart that we're all on the right track.

 

In recent years, we've strengthened our church through the ministries that we accomplish with our children: Nursery, Sunday School, Kids’ Club, Sonshine Company, and MOPS, are just a few of the wonderful programs that provide the children of our church special opportunities to grow in faith, to have fun together, and to foster friendships that will last forever.

 

Erin will certainly not lose its reward for the work that we do with our children. As we reflect upon what, how and why we give to church, let’s remember to support the young souls that God has given us to love, cherish, and grow.

 

Prayer: Lord Jesus, help us to give for the sake of our children. They are a wonderful blessing and we pray that we can continue to support them through what we give and devote to You.  In Your Holy Name, we pray. Amen