Changes for the Kingdom
My church is growing tremendously and changes were necessary to adapt. Children ages 5 & up needed to sit with their parents. Initially the thought terrified me as I mentally visualized myself keeping Noah and Sophia with me. Huge tears gushed out as I verified with a couple people that yes, it wasn't a joke. Seven days passed by, alas, it was Sunday again. I prayerfully packed two bags for Noah and Sophia. It was well received and we all survived. I breathed a sigh of relief and was amazed with how God is raising up a "Joel" army of young children to learn to pray for others. Our church corporately prays for one another as a unified body of Christ. I went forward with Sophia's hand clasped in mine. She stood there watching intently as we prayed for others. Another mom friend took Sophia's hand and explained what we were doing. My thoughts wandered to the book of Joel. "...Consecrate the congregation; assemble the elders; gather the children, eve...