Summer family worship is back!

by Bonnie Aldrich

As a result of our survey at the end of last summer, it was obvious parents loved worshiping together as a family in “big church”. So for nine weeks, starting July 5 through the end of August, all elementary children will join their families in Sunday services to experience a family worship time.

We realize the greatest environment for a child to experience corporate worship is in a corporate worship setting. For these nine weeks in the summer, parents will have the opportunity to model worship to their children. We pray that our kids will sense the spirit of God as they observe and participate worshiping with adults. Let’s create an atmosphere where our children will sense their value as members of the bigger church family.

I believe there is a great benefit to families worshipping together. In the Old Testament, parents included their children in the Passover feast so the kids could ask their parents, “What does this ceremony mean to you?” What a teachable moment!

When the Israelites celebrated the Passover according to God’s instructions, they brought their children with them so that during the Passover feast the children would be able to ask: “What does this ceremony mean to you?” Exodus 12:25-27

I hope your child will look at you in a worship service and ask, “What does this mean to you?”

How can I help my child worship?
We will set up a Kids Worship Center in the main auditorium where your child will be able to pick up his own worship activity sheets (to help him participate during the service), pencils, and offering envelopes. Family activities will be included for you to follow up with at home during the week.

Included in your child’s packet will be the verse for the week. If your child memorizes the verse, sign the tear off portion and your child may return it for a prize!

Summer Family Worship is not be a time for children to just “sit” with their parents. It will be a training time where you can help your child open his Bible, whisper prayers with him during prayer time, explain difficult words in the songs, make sure he has an offering, and help him understand corporate worship.

What if I’m here for both hours on a Sunday morning?
A classroom for elementary children will be available in room 203. However, this room is only for children whose parents are serving in another ministry or are in an adult community for both hours.

Should I being my preschoolers to Summer Family Worship?
Summer Family Worship is designed for elementary-age children. The nursery and preschool will continue their regular programs during the summer.


It is my prayer that each child, who learns best by imitation, will learn the joy of worship as he enters this experience with his parent. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at baldrich@pulpitrock.com or 598-6767 x. 109.