Archive for February, 2010

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matt 19:14)

Recently, we had an awesome KIDZPLAYCE 2010 KICK OFF MEETING.  I opened with some statistics from The Barna Group.  This basically boils down to the fact that ‘the years prior to age 12 are when a majority of children make their decision as to whether or not they will follow Christ.‘  And ‘that the greatest evangelistic window currently available is among young children.‘

For those of us entrusted with teaching children, we have a great opportunity and challenge before us.  We are building and teaching an army.   We are the building blocks in these children’s lives along with the parents.  I didn’t sign up to babysit and  I hope that none of you did either.  ’Instead, to be a leader of talented people all working together to change the Kingdom of God one child at a time!’  ’Always be on guard against the Babysitting mindset of our ministry.  It’s not just childcare, it’s foundational care.  We need to start laying the groundwork for kids to find Christ as clearly as possible.’

I’ve said it many times, we are here to plant little seeds for a harvest we may never see. We want to equip parents to be able to ensure continued learning at home.  You will experience the personal satisfaction of knowing you have done your best to share the love of Christ with a child.  You will make an eternal impact in the lives of many children by laying a spiritual foundation upon which, God willing, they will one day accept Christ and build a relationship with Him.

These children are very important to Him and this should be that important to us. Priority one is to ‘work as unto the Lord’.  I desire to make 2010 a banner year for KIDZPLAYCE to bring honor and glory to our Father.  I want us to be on fire with excitement to teach our children- your children.

Give, love and teach these children we are entrusted with for an hour a week, as you would want someone to teach your very own child about Jesus.  No matter the age of the child entrusted to your care we are teaching them about Jesus. The foundation that you would love for your child to have, take that and plant a seed and pour into someone else’s child.  Make an investment.  Make an impact.  We are raising up a unique generation.  I believe warriors for His Kingdom.  I feel it deep in my soul.

I have been asking God to Breath on our ministry.  That he would breath fresh wind on us, and we would be a magnet to families and future team members.  May we have a spirit of Joy that is so contagious!