Welcome back to LECFamily's #FamilyFavoriteFriday! Here's what we found to share with you around the web this week ...
For Parents ...
With the holiday season approaching (and for many of us already upon us), remember that "busy" is not a badge of honor. You really do have the ability to slow down and care for yourself. This article talks about "The Disease of Being Busy" - something our culture glorifies. And yet our faith reminds us that Sabbath is essential.
Christmas is often a time we share in worship as a whole community, children and all. Children who are staying in worship for the whole service may have a hard time staying and paying attention for the full service. Here are some suggestions of how you can help your children and your church make this transition well and in a way that is beneficial to the children and the whole congregation.
For Ministry Leaders ...
Want to go deep in children's ministry? You can! Here are some great tips of how to be sure your children's ministry is not just surface-level. Small groups, consistency, and meaningful connections are essential!
The question of worship style is always a contentious one in churches - what if it's not actually the right conversation? This article argues that style is a non-issue. How does this conversation play out in your congregation?
For Fun ...
Although we're thinking about Christmas gifts now, it's important to remember what will really last - here are 35 gifts your children will never forget.
For thought ...
Do you perpetuate the glorification of busy in your life? How do you find rest?
What has allowed you to go deeper in your children's ministry?
What worship style conversations have happened in your church? How have you navigated those in a way that is intergenerational and inclusive?