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Children’s Ministry 911

Children’s Ministry 911. Prepared by Teachable Heart Ministries. “Raising kids today is hard.”. When was it ever easy- even Adam and Eve had struggles What does the church have to offer in terms of parenting help that is different from “Nanny 911”?

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Children’s Ministry 911

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  1. Children’s Ministry 911 Prepared by Teachable Heart Ministries

  2. “Raising kids today is hard.” • When was it ever easy- even Adam and Eve had struggles • What does the church have to offer in terms of parenting help that is different from “Nanny 911”? • We have a wonderful opportunity and a God-given responsibility to reach out to the family as we do “children’s ministry.” • What are the trends affecting the family today?

  3. Current Trends • too many choices and opportunities • “very busy” families • an instant generation- fast food, high speed internet • parents have jobs and activities • kids have their own activities, and rarely do the two coincide. • Even in the car, cell phones, headphones, video games, portable dvds. • To have consistent communication on any level within a family requires great effort

  4. Children’s Ministry is Family Ministry • Have you ever seen an episode of “Nanny 911” • the nanny is necessary, not so much for the kids, but for Mom and Dad. • Parents are crying out for help, love their kids, want what is best for them, but they need skills • At the end of the show the nanny goes home • Each activity, each program and every curriculum, should be viewed through the lens of “family ministry.” • How can we use our opportunities with kids to help their parents be the spiritual leaders God intended them to be?

  5. A Few Suggestions… • “In the Car” question. This is ONE question you send home with kids to discuss on the way home include a brief summary of your lesson and a reference for parents • Make LOTS of devotional materials available to your families • Give families ideas about how to help their kids participate in the worship services. • “Sunday night family meetings” prepare for the week ahead and then spend a few quiet moments in prayer as they dedicate the week ahead to God. • Prayer partners within the family. Make journals for prayer requests and praise reports. • Provide opportunities for families to serve together • brainstorm ministry expansion from the child alone to the child within the family.

  6. Don’t Move in and Stay… • At the end of the show the nanny goes home! • Equip the parent to continue in the training of their children • It is always a foolish thing to assume all of the responsibility when you not there all of the time

  7. The Long and Short of it • A child who attends every children’s program every week, spends approximately 1055 hours in the church over 5 years • They are 42,720 hours old • They have spent 3% of their life in the church being instructed • We have to equip the parents!

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