Children's Ministry

by Erin O'Hara - Children's Director

From a child’s perspective…

Psalm 119:105 – “Your Word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.”

We celebrated children this past Sunday and the ministries of GCC that bring the light of God’s Word to our children and their families. It is a great blessing and privilege to share God with children and to see God from their perspective. We are called to come to Him as little children. Being around children allows me to remember what it was like to be a child – their view of God is huge, their requests of God are boundless, their love for God is no-strings attached.  It is an amazing sight to see a child “get it” – get a spiritual truth, understand the gospel and take home the faith that we teach.

I want to share the testimony below from the Utley Family. Michael & Tracy Utley have 4 boys – Jack, Charlie, Harry & George.  Enjoy processing the Christian walk from an 8 year olds perspective:

Last night as we drove home from Awana, Harry (age 8) said, "You know it's kind of like Star Wars." I asked, "What do you mean?" He explained, "Well, Pastor R.,  Pastor Mike, Pastor Eric and the other guy, (sorry Pastor Dan) are like Yodas.  We are like Jedis in training. And our Bibles are light sabers." His older brothers quickly reminded, "Well, Harry you are more like a Padawan. And we (the older brothers) are Jedis." 

 Needless to say, it pleases my heart to see and hear how much my boys are enjoying the fellowship of believers at Grace. They are giddy to memorize scripture, are compelled to remember their tithe (or borrow from their older brother) and bring home endearing stories from their Wednesday nights (and Sunday mornings). 

 Thank you for being such a godly influence in the lives of our family! Your service is lovely and well appreciated by the likes of us. 

So take your light saber this week, the Word of God, and use it! And may the Force (the Holy Spirit) be with you!