Children's Ministry

Elementary

As we sat in church, I watched your typical wiggle worm of a first grade boy talk loudly to his parents, squirm in his seat, and even express just how boring church was. As the children had their own worship time, you could bet that this boy was going to say something off the chart to get attention or a laugh from the children's pastor.

One Sunday, I noticed a change in this young man's behavior. He took up offering with his Dad and as people gave their tithe, the boy said, "Jesus loves you!"

I have to admit, I was a bit surprised that the next Sunday, this same wiggle worm sat in his seat more still than normal, and quietly too. I passed it off as a step towards maturity.

About a month later, this charming little boy leaned into his mom and whispered, "I am going to the prayer area to pray. I feel like Jesus wants me to do that." Seriously, what was going on with this child?

The mom followed her son into an area where they prayed together and then for one another. It was their first time. Not only had the boy been listening and learning, but now was acting on what God had been telling him. He now uses his boisterous and charming personality to show others God's love.