Kids Ministry post Covid
This post originally appeared at themeetinghouse.com It’s been more than a year since kids have been able to attend church in a “normal” way. Our infants are now two, our JK’s are now in Grade 1, and our Grade 4’s are already gone to Jr High! It’s been an adjustment moving from Church at Home back to in-person experiences, and we’re not all the way there yet. As we navigate pandemic protocols, rebuilding teams, and waiting for vaccine options for kids, you might ask “why bother?” I'm glad you asked! We need each other. While it's true that parents are the primary spiritual influencers on a child’s life, they’re not the only ones. As children grow, it's so important for them to know others from their church family who love them and point them towards Jesus. Having friends who follow Jesus is important too! Sunday gatherings create an easy place for families to get connected and learn about Jesus together (especially for families new to our church). We need routine. How man