When our girls were young one of the music albums we used to play often was one called “Kids Under Construction!” by the Bill Gaither Trio. The album’s theme was children are always growing physically and spiritually. They are in a constant state of formation. We have over 180 children in our membership, age 11 and under, and they are growing “like weeds” (I know there are more positive metaphors, but that is so descriptive)!
It is our privilege here at CPC to assist the parents of these children in the spiritual development of each one of these precious ones. And we are blessed with many dedicated and gifted teachers and helpers in this effort.
On promotion Sunday, May 31, we will take a moment after the worship service to thank our teachers and class helpers. Please be sure to join us for that time and maybe even consider giving your child’s teacher and class helpers a hug or “holy kiss.”
During that time on Promotion Sunday, we will also present the Diaconate with a gift from the children. Over the last several weeks many of the children’s Sunday School classes have been contributing their pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters for the Mercy Fund of CPC. During Sunday School this coming Sunday, May 24, we will take the final collection in preparation for that. Our deacons provide
help to many families with children throughout the year. This is one way our children can minister directly to other children in our community. We will have a collection box next to the 2-year-old classroom (second floor educaiton wing), in case you would like to help the children as they make their final contribution this Sunday.
Every time we baptize a child, we the members of CPC, make a commitment to assist the parents in their covenant responsibility of their children. We have many venues for assisting parents in this life-changing endeavor: Sunday School, Covenant Corps, Sunday night children’s choir, Music Camp and the many ministry opportunities in our youth program. Please be praying for our teachers and helpers as they strive to effectively teach a biblically-based Christian world and life view to our children through these various ministry efforts.
The Apostle Peter said, to the New Testament believers, that we are “like living stones,” as we grow in Christ, we “are being built into a spiritual house . . . offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God” (1 Peter 2:5). We adults may still have a lot of learning and growing to do, but our children and grandchildren are in the true formative years of their lives. As they continue to grow “like weeds” it is our great privilege to share “true truth” with these children; the very Word that gives life and protects them from the schemes of the evil one.
And over the next few Sundays, please consider giving a word of encouragement to our teachers and helpers. They contribute much skill and passion to the development of our children, our “Kids Under Construction.” And please prayerfully consider what “construction” skills you may be able to offer in this effort as well.
Mark Wilson