Living in God's Family

We have just concluded second term of Children's Church. It was a longish term because of the earlier Easter. This time we ran with a very pastorally orientated program and in that sense it was challenging. Our curriculum was originally developed within the Anglican tradition and intended for young people preparing for confirmation and participation in holy communion. As it was, the original text was inappropriate for a Baptist Children's Church and so underwent a thorough 'de-Anglicanisation'. Each of the eight lessons: belonging, holidays, remembering, caring, breaking and making up, saying thank you, sharing, and going in peace and celebration, incorporated great pastoral care opportunities. We have learned much in the process and the kids had a ball.