Central Kids

Awana and middle school will be on tonight! It’s wacky night, so dress in your craziest attire! See you tonight!Awana and middle school will be on tonight! It’s wacky night, so dress in your craziest attire! See you tonight!

One of parents’ chief responsibilities is to train our children to be worshipers. And bringing our kids to church, whether they like it or not, is an essential act of discipleship. The local church may not seem exciting, but when God’s people worship together in spirit and truth, we obey the Father and have fellowship with Christ (John 4:2326). When parents commit to weekly faithfulness in gospel-proclaiming churches, we teach our kids that there is nothing more important f...or their souls. The same Christ who welcomed children into his arms and his kingdom welcomes our children into his church today (Matt. 19:1315). The congregations of the Old Testament (e.g. Ezra 10:1) and the churches of the New Testament (e.g. Col. 3:20) included childrenso the words of the Bible, whether read or preached, are intended for kids. Their prayers are spiritual weapons (Ps. 8:2), their praises are important worship (Matt. 21:911, 1516), and their godly example encourages the whole congregation in holiness (1 Tim. 4:12). Far from being incidental to the local church, kids are vital.

It’s January, but here at Central we already have our eyes on summer! We are excited to team up with Connect Camps to bring a great summer camp experience this year! Looking forward to what the Lord has in store for us!

There will be no Awana or Middle School Gathering this Wednesday, January 6.There will be no Awana or Middle School Gathering this Wednesday, January 6.

Check this out! A good reminder that we, as parents, have a duty to teach our children about the scriptures and the faith! I couldn’t think of a better New Years resolution than to begin family worship!

Reminder: Bring items to pack in OCC shoeboxes tonight in Awana!Reminder: Bring items to pack in OCC shoeboxes tonight in Awana!