I Love My Shepherd 20 – Ministry Moment: Connecting Kids

Church as people, not a place -

1 Corinthians 12:12-14

 

Article about some unintended consequences of church as building-

https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-the-church.html

 

https://relevantmagazine.com/god/church/when-we-think-church-building

 

How do children begin to understand grace?

Kids spell grace – Forgiveness and Fun

- Ephesians 4:7

• envision a playground of grace

• kids have the gift of zest and energy and seeing things through fresh eyes, and fun!

 

Erickson's Developmental Stages

https://www.simplypsychology.org/Erik-Erikson.html

Trust v. Mistrust (pregnancy-18 months) – Do we provide anything for infants?

Autonomy v. Shame (Ages 18 months–3 yrs) - Where can we give more patience and independence?

Initiative v. Guilt (Ages 3-5) – Where can we include them?

Industry v. Inferiority (Ages 5-12) – What gifts do they have to share?

Ego identity v. Role Confusion (Ages 12-18) – Have I asked their opinion? +

How can we encourage questions?

 

Simple ideas to connect with kids:

• make room for them and rooms for them

• things hung from kid friendly levels

• bright colors

• things to touch and feel

• room and time for questions

• get down on their level

• treats, food, food, treats ;)

• Little people sets, books, worship bags

   

 

 

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