(Programming will be available for kids 2 and under.)
Here are some tips to help make Family Worship a positive experience for you and for your kids:
- Build anticipation by speaking positively to your children about the experience.
- Pick up a Kids Worship Folder so your child can follow along with the service.
- Allow plenty of time to get settled and to make a restroom stop before the service begins.
- Sit towards the front of the Worship Center. Kids who can see easily will feel more engaged in what is going on.
- Introduce your kids to the people around you in the Worship Center.
- Encourage your children to participate in giving by bringing their own small offering.
- Model fully engaged worship so your kids can see your love for God.
- Show grace to those around you who wiggle, talk too loudly or cry during the service. Feel free to take a break if needed, but remember that worship is for everyone - wiggly children included!
Communion will be served during Sunday's service. If your child has trusted Christ as Savior, then he or she is welcome to participate. If your child hasn't made a commitment to Christ, this is a great time to start a conversation about faith. Either way, we encourage you to engage with your kids on this subject and invite their participation during this special time for our church family. We love it when kids join their parents during communion. Even if they aren't ready to partake of the elements, they can learn much through observation.
As you prepare for Sunday's service, here are some things to talk about with your kids:
- Communion is a time to remember that Jesus died on the cross for our sins
- The bread reminds us of Jesus' body. The juice reminds us of the blood he shed on the cross.
- Jesus asked His followers to "do this in remembrance of Me."3. Read the account of The Last Supper in Matthew 26. Or check out this video...
If you attend the 9:00 service at the Roseville campus, this song will be part of the service. Take a moment to share it with your kids so that it will be familiar during the service.
We're looking forward to a great morning! See you Sunday!
