Friday, July 29, 2016

Serving our Covenant Children

A primary goal of the Redeemer women's ministry is to serve our church family.  The events targeted at serving our covenant children are some of the most fun!  These precious children always make us laugh, show us how to be curious again, shower us with excitement and offer blessings of hugs!

Here are pictures from 3 of the most recent events targeted at our children - Mother's Day crafting, Father's Day crafting and our annual VBS that requires many volunteers to host the 100+ children that attended this year!

What a privilege to help our parents raise up these little ones knowing that they are a part of God's kingdom and they have a church family that surrounds them with love!

Mark 10: 13-16   People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them   When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”  And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.

 Father's Day crafting - The boys made Popsicle mats that told their Dads all the things they loved about them!
 The girls made a key chain with "keys to my heart" for their Dads!
 As you can see, we had a room FULL of fun!!!

 Mother's Day Crafting - The children were excited to make a "secret" gift for Mom (since we all realize  Moms generally KNOW EVERYTHING!!)  Every child made a card, and the older children painted canvas shopper totes, while the younger children made potted flowers for Mom!
 It didn't take much encouragement to have these children focus on their work! 
What a wonderful way to love on these sweet children while helping them with spelling!


 VBS 2016 was a huge success!  Our church hosted over 100 children from our community for this week of learning about God's creation, man falling into sin, and God's covenant with His people.  Many of the women served as teachers, leaders for music, crafts and recreation, and in the kitchen preparing fun snacks every day!


A special thanks to Kris Blaede, our talented director that organized this important learning and outreach event for these children!  Praise God for all the ways He calls us to serve Him in our community!

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