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From Pastor Andrew Welcome the Children Our denomination’s Book of Order is clear on the importance of engaging in both Worship and Christian Education. This includes children. Here’s an excerpt regarding worship: “Children bring special gifts to worship and grow in the faith through their regular inclusion and participation in the worship of the congregation… The Session should ensure that regular programs of the church do not prevent children’s full participation with the whole congregation in worship, in Word and Sacrament, on the Lord’s Day.” We encourage parents to bring their children to services of worship as well as Sunday School. Our Sunday morning schedule allows for this. Families (children and adults) can worship at any of our three services and then attend Sunday School classes at either 9:30 or 11:00 depending upon which worship service they attend. While this requires a “two hour” commitment, it is certainly worthwhile. It is important to remember that a service of worship and a Sunday School class serve different purposes. A child who attends worship experiences the dynamic of a public service where the church offers its praise to God, where the Word is proclaimed and enacted in the Sacraments. Sunday School lessons are geared toward nurturing faith which is a life-long endeavor. Hence, both children and adults are to be involved in both worship and Christian Education. Did you ever want to help out at your church but just don’t have the time? Well here is a chance for you to become involved. The Deacons are looking for families and individuals to be greeters before each worship service. All you need to do is come ½ hour before the start of the service with a big smile and a warm hand shake. That’s it! You can volunteer as many times as you wish. If you are interested please fill out the form in the bulletin and put it in the offering plate. Or contact Lucille Fennimore
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