"Educate a Child" Resources for Worship
Children in Worship
Worship is central to the Reformed tradition. The Book of Order states:
In communal and personal worship God calls people to faith and discipleship. Those responding to this call offer themselves and the gifts which God has given them to be used in the life of the community of faith for ministries to the world and to one another (W-6.0001)
Integrating the needs and gifts of children into worship is not a one-time event relegated to a once-a-year special service. The worship resources included here can be used at any time during the church year to bring children front and center in the eyes of your congregation.
Featured Resource
Children's SabbatH
The theme for the 24th Children's Sabbath is "How Long Must I Cry for Help? Bending the Arc toward God's Vision of Justice for Children". Use these resources to observe Children's Sabbath in your own faith community!
Resources for Children's Sabbath
Photo courtesy of C.N. Jenkins Presbyterian Church Freedom School Program
Prayer Stations for Adults and Children
- A guide to creating prayer stations in your congregation
- Worship resources and accompanying statistics for prayer stations with children
Sample Sermons
- Educate a Child...Transform the World
- (Matthew 18:13-15) by the Rev. Jeffrey A. Geary
- Whoever Welcomes
(Mark 9:30-37) by the Rev. Bobbi Wells Hargleroad - The Little Ones: What Children Show Us
(Deuteronomy 6:1-12, 20-25, Matthew 18:1-5) by the Rev. Kirby Lawrence Hill - The Little Ones: Protecting the Vulnerable
(Exodus 1:8-22, Matthew 2:1-12) by the Rev. Kirby Lawrence Hill
Photo courtesy of Starmount Presbyterian Church
