So why have you chosen Family Ministries as your area of service?
My personal experience in introducing children and families to Christ began when I was a kid myself. I just love witnessing the wonderment a child experiences when they first discover the awesomeness of Jesus. I have served in the Children's Ministry arena for more than 10 years.
When I first came to Mosaic and discovered so many ways to become involved I had a choice to make. Do I stay continue to work with kids or does God want to use me in a new way? The opportunities are limitless.
Jesus Loves children Mark 10
This story touches my heart in a special way that leads me to spend time with children. Once there were some mothers who were bringing their children to Jesus for him to touch and bless them. The disciples shooed them away so as not to bother Jesus. But of course our Lord invited the children to come and sit with him. I can imagine that he got down on the ground and sat near them. Touching and praying for their owies, and admiring the cool rock a little boy pulled from his sack. I have often wondered about the impact those few moments had on the children who were present. I imagine they grew up to have families of their own and to retell the story of how one day Jesus had taken the time to play with them and bless them with physical touch.
We have that same opportunity each weekend! To be the smile, and warmth of Jesus to the children at Mosaic. We can, by our actions, words, and kindness share with kids that God is an awesome God who wants to be their friend! We can encourage and strengthen families one hour at a time. We can partner with parents to introduce our children to a lifelong devotion to Christ Jesus.
Why have you chosen Family Ministries as your area of service?
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