I love the times when kids are the focus of worship, especially baptism days. They remind me of the promises we made for our little person and my own place in God's family. I also enjoy the unexpected moments of laughter that come from innocent hearts and minds. On those days with more children in the pews, I find myself relaxed and open to hearing God.
I would love to see children leading. A lot of young kids are good readers and would do well with a short reading or prayer. Representation matters to everyone, and it's especially important in the family of God.
Just as for us, music that is familiar to kids would encourage and uplift them. I suspect that most of us adults wouldn't mind hearing those songs either.
More family Sundays would be great. It gives us a chance to worship together. And what better way to do it than as one big, I-need-to-go-potty-now, why-is-the-pastor-wearing-a-dress, is-it-over-yet, fidgety church family?
Also, yes to stories! I noticed more than a few wide eyes focused on Pastor Mike as he told us a story today. And when we went home, I was asked, "We need to talk about if it was true, right?"
They get it. We just need to give them the space and a chance for them to see.
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