As adults, we each have our reasons for coming to church on Sunday morning. Perhaps it’s out of habit, the draw of a loving community, a call to deepen our faith, or a combination of all three. One of the beautiful things about Chapel’s Children’s Ministry program is that it gives the children of our congregation their own reasons to walk through Chapel’s doors each week.
Children’s Ministry has turned church on Sundays from a weekly obligation (“Mom, can’t we just stay in our pajamas??”) to genuine enthusiasm for kid-focused faith formation. My kids feel proud to have a place in church to call their own. They adore their budding community of friends and “Godly Play,” which includes story time, crafts, singing, and snacks. Bottom line, my kids feel like church is a place where they belong.
When it comes to raising kids, Nick and I feel one of our most important responsibilities is to help our kids establish a foundation of faith. Chapel’s Children’s Ministry not only supports just that, but it’s also a beautiful example of how the “village” comes together to raise our children in a family of faith. We are so grateful, and we can’t wait to watch our kids blossom here at Chapel of our Saviour.
Stephanie Birger
