Children's Services

Suggested at least once a quarter, on a local or regional basis, a children’s service should use the special Divine Service Guide that is provided for that quarter. Children’s service Divine Service Guides replace the Sunday morning Divine Service Guide and should not be used in addition to the Sunday Divine Service Guide for that day.

The purpose is to:

  • give the children a special word that is understandable, memorable, and relevant 
  • clearly put them in the center of the congregation 
  • create opportunity to connect multiple generations within the congregation 
  • strengthen the value of the divine service and increase their knowledge of Christ and the Bible

In order to help build excitement and to ensure that the entire congregation is prepared for these unique services, they should be announced well in advance. It is encouraged to consider setting a consistent frequency of the services (i.e. the last Sunday of the first month of each quarter). Where possible, the children can participate in some of the congregational functions (ushering, greeting, as the choir, etc.). The person giving the children’s message should be someone that has the capability to communicate and connect well with the children. For example, a Sunday school teacher, young adult, etc. that is dedicated to prepare for this responsibility.

 

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