How Do Children See Your Faith?

"Here I am, send me," was the theme and message that rang throughout Vacation Bible School this year. It was a week of learning, fellowship, fun, prayer, and above all, drawing closer to our Lord.

In the closing comments Pastor Roy Brewton, of Northminster Presbyterian fame, pointed out how the enthusiastic participation of the adults along with the children sent a message to them of how important God’s Word is in all of our lives — young and old.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says "And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up." The greatest, the healthiest example we can set for others, especially children, is to be constantly active in learning about and serving the Lord who serves us so well.

As a parent, I want to personally thank all of the adults that took part and worked so hard to provide such a wonderful program for VBS — not only this year, but for the past four years. I would also like to thank all of those who at present and in the past have taken part in the ministries for children at Nativity—most of whom do not have children participating in the programs or events.

If you are a parent who has a child who participates in any of the ministries for children, please take the time to look around and thank those who make it possible. They minister from wisdom, experience, and love for our Lord Jesus and His precious children. And then, let us all daily be ready and willing to answer, "Here I am, send me."

— In thankfulness,
Sharon Murphy