This past week we decided to take a little break from our weekly curriculum on "Why we got the Bible." I've been wrestling with the balance of how much to bring each week for the students to take my lead on, and how much I should leave up to them.
I guess it all comes down to avoiding a consumerist Sunday School. Maybe that sounds weird, but personally, I feel worship is best done actively, not passivly, waiting expectantly for the preacher, teacher, song, or prayer to "move me." I need to participate. Feel I have some kind of stake in the worship taking place all around me, so that it can take hold within me.
I want our children to feel this too. I want them to know that while they may have a lot to learn about life's trials, mathematics, theology, etc that they also have something beautiful to give. They have their energy, creativity, and encouragement of one another even as each of them discovers new things about the Bible, about God's love, and about our relationship with Him.
This past week was a reminder for me of how much we need our kids. And I'm seeing more and more exactly why Jesus desired children to "come unto him." Can't wait to see what the coming weeks and months hold for us!
Joey
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