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This coming Sunday at our church is "Promotion Sunday". This is the Sunday when the students promote to their next grade level. We have been blessed with an A-MAZING Children's Minister who truly desires to share Christ with our kids as well as partner with parents to train up their children in a Biblical way. This Sunday we will also be using a new strategy to encourage three basic ideas taken from Luke 2:52.

This video was used to promote our new ministry year. Please pay close attention to the countdown at the beginning of the video.



It was very sobering to see the actual numbers. Of course this was making the point that the church only has so much time to help you as a parent to equip your kids. It is our job as parents to teach our children about Christ and his love. We CANNOT leave it up to the church alone.

We must recognize and take responsibility for living out and teaching the Word in our homes so someday our kids will understand how to take responsibility for their own spiritual lives. It is crucial to model it--reading our Bibles, praying (alone and as a family), trusting God in making choices, serving, treating all people with dignity and love, etc.

I hope you are encouraged and motivated to spend time helping to shape and develop your child's spiritual life. If you are unsure or afraid there are so many wonderful resources available, but go to the Father first and ask Him for help. He will be faithful to provide it.