Dear friends: October 21
As part of First Pres Children’s Ministry, our 4th and 5th graders gather once a month throughout the school year. Through service projects and fun activities, they build stronger friendships, deepen their faith, and strengthen their connection to the church. Our hope is that these experiences help prepare them for a smooth transition into the Youth Program.
As we kicked off a new fall semester last month, our 4th and 5th graders celebrated with an exciting tie-dye party. At first glance, it might have looked like a typical children’s ministry event: t-shirts, cotton candy, and plenty of tie-dye supplies.
But sometimes, the best things happen when someone gets an idea and runs with it.
During our summer Children’s Ministry Workgroup meeting, one of our young guests, a 3rd grader attending with his mom, heard us discussing the upcoming event and immediately sprang into action. He contacted his godfather, Ben, a tie-dye expert from Nebraska. Before long, Ben and his wife, Marie, were on their way to Fort Worth to share their tie-dye talents with our kids.
Moments like these are one of my favorite parts of children’s ministry. I love seeing our kids get excited, share their gifts and ideas, and discover what they can share with the life of the church.
Ann Nielsen