What I Wish Parents Knew…
I read this a couple of days ago on a blog and thought it was worth sharing…
What I wish all parents knew about children’s ministry…
~One hour on Sunday is not going to raise your child to be a Godly man or woman.
~We are not a babysitting service for you while you talk to your friends before, during, or after services.
~The life you live on Monday – Saturday in front of your kids comes out in them on Sunday! They tell us!
~You have many more hours in the week to invest in your child than we do! You matter!
~Your view of your church and church staff will come out! I can tell you what you thought of last week’s sermon, what the Pastor wore that you thought was ugly, and what song you wish we didn’t sing!
~Consistency and honesty in your home work wonders! Live our your faith! Your kids know what’s fake!
~Going to church is non-negotiable – no matter what! Ballgames, tryouts, and homework are not excusable! If this thing is important – it’s important – regardless!
~ Taking away church is not a punishment! It’s not even good parenting!
~Taking the time to talk about what we teach at church throughout the week is vital to our ministry!
~ We teach even if your child doesn’t take home a macaroni necklace! Crafts are not fundamental to children’s ministry! Teaching applicable life lessons and the truth of Scripture is most important.
~Your willingness to bring your kid’s friends to church could mean eternal life or death for them!
~Homework is temporary! What we teach is eternal! The Wednesday you spend doing homework instead of being at church may be the day that makes an eternal difference in your child!
~The church and parents are partners. One cannot impact kids without the other!
And that’s what I wish parents knew…
Taken from northwoodparents.com
