tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10880332.post111945763706964558..comments2023-11-05T03:18:37.731-08:00Comments on life together: Thoughts on Family Worship, Part 2Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613060195802747865noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10880332.post-1119466869964046852005-06-22T12:01:00.000-07:002005-06-22T12:01:00.000-07:00Pastor Tim, I think it is wonderful (and essential...Pastor Tim, I think it is wonderful (and essential) to be promoting family centered worship. Times when we have had Anna in the service, I have to admit that because there aren't other little ones randomly babbling every now and then, I feel uncomfortable and take her out. I love seeing children in the service (and I really think that you can only be distracted by something if you let it distract you), however when my own little girl is making noise I worry that people are getting bitter. I REALLY appreciate your commitment to these values. I will be anxious to hear more about how it will play out practically!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10880332.post-1119464239037135382005-06-22T11:17:00.000-07:002005-06-22T11:17:00.000-07:00I'm glad you are tackling this issue and laying th...I'm glad you are tackling this issue and laying the foundation for discussion. We have spent a lot of time, discussion and prayer about it in the Children Ministry Board meetings. Just a quick comment here today, though. I enjoyed what Bob Eckman said on a comment on your earlier post. He encouraged if you don't have children (or yours are grown)to find a way to engage those children who are in attendence. One of the ways we do this in Women's Bible Study is to make known to the moms those gals (and there are many!) who would love to hold, play and sit with their children so the mom can have a break. This works well in worship as well. I would encourage other Grace church attenders to look around, get to know a young family, and in time offer to "engage" those children during worship. It takes a church to raise a child!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10880332.post-1119459526473411072005-06-22T09:58:00.000-07:002005-06-22T09:58:00.000-07:00I guess I am surprised to hear that anyone would b...I guess I am surprised to hear that anyone would be opposed to having children included in the worship service. Our children have always been with us during worship services. We have a tremendous responsibility to train and teach our children. What better way to begin than by bringing them into the household of our Lord. Multigenerational worship is a true picture of God's kingdom. I am happy to see Grace Church encouraging families in this area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com