It was another meaningful and spiritually enriching time with the children representing four churches in the Southwest Native American District’s Eastern Zone. The focus of the gathering was on trust.
As the leader spoke about trust, the children engaged in a related art project, helping them connect the message with a hands-on activity. Three adult leaders guided different segments of the program:
- One leader read a scripture passage about Abraham’s trust in God when he was called to leave his homeland, with the children following along in their Beginner’s Bible.
- Another leader led the children in singing “Jesus Loves Me.”
- The third leader facilitated the writing of gratitude cards.
After returning to the main meeting, both the children and leaders were invited to present a report. This included the scripture reading, a time of worship, and the presentation of the gratitude cards.
Additionally, ten churches received an 8×10 canvas, along with instructions encouraging them to invite their children to spend intentional time with God. The plan to display these canvases in each church’s children’s department was also shared.
To learn more about the virtue of trust and its impact on the church, the PLNU Center for Pastoral Leadership hosted a webinar with Dr. Ross Oakes Mueller titled Cultivating Trust. Dr. Mueller serves as a consultant for Nurturing Care, which will host a Maker’s Space Retreat May 28-30, 2006. Enjoy the video.
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