- David Blair
Praise God.
We hope that you’ll order the book. You can get it now in Pre-Publication review copy form or wait a few months to get the finished product. Either way, ordering available very soon from this site.
When we arrived at our hotel today we found two boxes full of Children in Church: Nurturing Hearts of Worship by Curt and Sandra Lovelace. That’s us!
It’s a thrill to have these pre-publication review copies in our hands AND to be able to offer them for sale Friday and Saturday, 11 and 12 May at the CHAP convention. Be sure to come by Booth J to chat with us and purchase your very own copy.
Here’s an interesting comment about the film, “Divided.”
A group of pastors and former youth ministry leaders suggest that today’s youth ministries should be disbanded, calling the common practice of separating congregations by age for worship and Bible study “unbiblical.”
To read the rest of the story go here.
What do you think about this?
We’re still excited around here! Our publishers, Great Waters Press are doing a wonderful job getting this project ready. Today’s news is: the cover for C
hildren in Church, Nurturing Hearts of Worship is here. The expectation is that we WILL have review copies in hand for the CHAP Homeschool Conference in Harrisburg, PA.
If you’re in the area, come by and be the first member of your congregation to purchase a copy.
Lots of excitement around here today. The last edits are done for the review copies of the book to go to the printer in the morning (Friday). Not only that but the cover art is almost done. We haven’t seen the cover yet, but should get a peek tomorrow. We’ll share that as soon as it’s ready.
STAY TUNED, folks. This book on Children in Church is becoming a reality. You should be able to read a copy soon.
Worshipping With Children nurtures discipline at an early age. And as we take time to see god through the eyes of a child, we be- come more aware of god’s presence in our midst.
“Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” —Mark 10:15
not only are we called to teach children how to worship, we are advised by Jesus to learn from children as well. Children contribute to a congregational worship experience through their spontaneity, receptivity, thanksgiving, simplicity, enthusiasm, hope, self-giving love, and the freedom of their physical and emotional responses. Yes, we can learn much from children.
Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or simply one who loves children, all will benefit as you experience worship with a child.
Received in the email today:
You folks are amazing. I just went to your link for your book on children in church. I have always been of the persuasion
to keep my kids with us during service but didn’t realize what I was doing!!!! My oldest and I have had many talks about why her peers are leaving the church and you give a very good reason. I am planning on buying your book to pass around. Children are allowed in the service at our church but we do have children’s church.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Thank you. The book is nearing completion, the publisher assures us. Be on the lookout for the announcement!
We received this comment today regarding our article Angels in the Pews.
I believe this is truly God’s design for things.
Today while attending church with my family some thing interesting happened.
We attend church where the children have separate services, so I sit in for the first half of the adult service then go for the second half with my daughter in the children’s section.
During our time of singing, my two year old daughter walked out with my wife to go to the bathroom. When they returned I was on my knees singing and worshi
ping God right next to my eldest sister. When I opened my eyes I was surprisingly excited to see my child kneeling right in front of me! I’m sure she was simply doing what she saw being done by her father and aunty and that’s just the point! She was imitating me as I worshiped in song and prayer, I think that makes it easier for us when we eventually get to the point where we teach her intelligently about worship!
To God be the Glory.
This is exactly what we teach in Children in Church: Nurturing Hearts of Worship. How will the children learn to worship if they don’t see their elders involved in that pursuit?
We understand that not everybody is instantly comfortable with the idea of including children in corporate worship. We also understand that those who receive the idea with enthusiasm are not necessarily prepared to jump into the practice immediately. For that reason we’ve developed a series of unit studies that reach out to families and churches in their desire to move in this direction.
Each unit is built around a specific topic. Skills and abilities that will be needed in the church setting are practiced. Basic biblical concepts and vocabulary are incorporated in meaningful ways. The goal is to support parents and church leaders as they encourage each other in helping the children God has granted them to become fully participating members of the body of Christ in corporate worship as early as possible.
The Armor of God unit was recently implemented at a family conference. Waiyaki was the coordinator who presented the material. He spent special time with the lessons himself to comfortable when he taught them. He told us he was impressed with what he found and reported that the children handled the material quite well. He said that the vocabulary definitions were especially helpful. He also reported that the different levels were appropriate for the varied ages of the children.
It is our plan to have the publication of the five unit studies accompany the publication of Children in Church: Nurturing Hearts of Worship. Please do pray with us as we work on finalizing these materials. Thank you.
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? Romans 10:13-14.
