Lori's thoughts

In Children’s Ministries we hold several family functions at church. We have the Family Gingerbread House Contest Night in December; a Family Service over Labor Day weekend in September; and Family Jam’s over the summer months of June, July and August.

All of these events are fun and have the potential to produce family memories to cherish over the years. They also have the opportunity to invite and invest in other families who don’t attend church and may be interested in seeking God.

I have been thinking and praying about what is the end result of a Family Service? I am curious as to what other people may think about what is the “ideal” Family Service? Are there families who are interested in sharing a corporate worship service with their children? If there are, what should such a service look like?

One idea I have is to see it be a camp like experience that is targeted towards kids. We could have camp worship songs and have a message that relates to children at their level. Another idea I have is to hold a service that follows our children’s curriculum so parents can participate with them and do small group activities together.

Should the service be on a Sunday? Should it be on a Saturday? How often should it be? Should we hold a special Family Service once a month on a Saturday night for parents with children who would attend together instead of a Sunday morning separated?

I am curious as to your thoughts and am open to your feedback. All of us are smarter than one of us. I know you have great ideas to share for those of you interested and I would like to hear about them.