Where is God?

God Is In The Church Nursery

Where is God on Sunday morning? Of course, God is everywhere. We know that God is enthroned in the praises of his people. (Psalm 22:3) When we gather to worship – God is with us.
We know that God is there when we pray. Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” (Matthew 18:20) When we pray – God is with us.
We know that God is there when his Word is read, preached, loved and obeyed. The Lord says, “I am watching over my word to perform it.” (Jeremiah 1:12) When the Bible speaks – God is with us.
We know that God is everywhere. “Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the LORD. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the LORD.” (Jeremiah 23:24) “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” (Proverbs 15:3) No matter where we go – God is with us.
But did you know that God is back in the church nursery? “And Jesus took a child and put him in the midst of them, and taking him in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.” (Mark 9:36-37) When you welcome a child in the name of Jesus you welcome Jesus himself. When we minister to children – God is with us.
If you wonder why so many people are blessed by serving in the church nursery. Now you know – God is there.

Looking to Christmas!

Thanksgiving always marks the countdown to Christmas. With that in mind, I am posting the schedule for our Children's Christmas presentation rehearsals. All children, ages 2 through 6th grade are invited to be part of the service.

Rehearsal Schedule

Celebrate Jesus!

Children’s Choirs

Sunday, November 27, 2010 – no practice

Sunday, December 5 – Sunday School hour. Children will meet in their usual Sunday School classes. After a very brief SS lesson (15 mins), first through fourth grades will practice in the 3^rd-4^th grade SS room. Emily Kines and I will practice with the 3’s, 4’s & 5’s in the three-year-old SS room.

Sunday, December 5 – 5:30 supper with rehearsal afterward

Sunday, December 12 – we will not have access to St Joe at all that day. We can practice at the church office in the afternoon, if it is necessary.

Saturday, December 18 – 10:00 a.m. Dress Rehearsal and Christmas Party at St Joe. We will rehearse first, and party later. All children are invited to the Christmas party, even if they are not participating in “Celebrate Jesus!”

Sunday, December 19 – Sunday School hour. Children will meet in their SS rooms and then go to the auditorium for one last run through. They will return to their SS rooms.

Sunday, December 19 – 4:45 Children need to meet in the auditorium. “Celebrate Jesus!” presentation at 5:30, followed by a special “Family Christmas Dinner”.

I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving. I pray you have a blessed Christmas season as you prepare for the celebration of the birth of our Savior.

Please call me if I can ever help in any way,
Sherlie
601.605.9929
sherlie@madisonheigtschurch.com

Children's Bible

 

There is a new Bible for children that I was just made aware of. Here is the site where you can find information about it:

http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/2010/11/05/the-esv-seek-find-bible-for-families-and-young-readers/

 

I am going to order a couple to have on hand. Come by the office in a couple of weeks if you would like to look through one.

 

(FYI: I will be out of the office from Monday, November 8 through the 15th enjoying time with my family.)

Catechism Club

I had an excellent question posed to me last night - "When are you available to hear catechisms?"

Your children may come to me to "say" their catechisms after Sunday School, before evening worship (at the end of supper),  or at the church office. (I am there at random times, so please call me on my cell before you come. I'll be glad to make arrangements to meet you!)

In asking your children the catechism questions, I do not put any pressure on them at all. I give them nudges and encouragement as needed. The children have all done very well!

For the very young ones, three and younger, if your child knows at least five, please have them come to me. Fifteen is a lot for them to learn. I want to encourage them in their journey!

For clarification, this is not a race against time. If your child doesn't learn all 150 catechisms until May of 2011 or later, that is fine! (It normally takes a couple of years for the average child to learn - and truly retain - that many!) The Catechism Club is in existence to encourage you and your child to learn our sacred Truths together.

Happy learning!!

Children's Christmas Service

 The Children's Choir will lead our evening service on Sunday, December 19, with "Celebrate Jesus!" It will be a service of music, narration, and praise. I have listed the rehearsal times below. I hope you will allow your sweet children to be a part of it. All children are welcome to join us. The two year olds will take part of the beginning songs by ringing bells. (They will on Sunday mornings, and dress rehearsal.) We are going to have a great time together!!

 

Rehearsal Schedule for

Celebrate Jesus! 

Sunday, November 7 – No practice. We will not have access to St Joe that Sunday. There will be no evening service.

Sunday, November 21 – 4:15-5:30 p.m. St Joe

     (Special church family dinner & Evening of Thankfulness)

Sunday, December 5 – Sunday School hour. Children will meet in their usual Sunday School classes. After a very brief SS lesson (15 mins), first through fourth grades will practice in the 3^rd-4^th grade SS room. Emily Kines and I will practice with the 3’s, 4’s & 5’s in the three-year-old SS room. 

Sunday, December 5 – regular time, after supper

Sunday, December 12 – We will not have access to St Joe at all that day. We can practice at the church office in the afternoon, if it is necessary.

Saturday, December 18 – 10:00 a.m. Dress Rehearsal and Christmas Party at St Joe. We will rehearse first, and party later.

Sunday, December 19 – Sunday School hour. Children will meet in their SS rooms and then go to the auditorium for one last run through. They will then go to their SS rooms.

Sunday, December 19 – Children need to meet in the auditorium thirty minutes before the service.