DECEMBER 2017 – Lately
you have probably noticed that we have a few more children, present at
Watterson Trail. What a tremendous
blessing it is to have young families with their children here with us for
worship, Bible study, and fellowship.
Having children in our midst tells us that we are alive and well as a congregation
of the Lord’s people. Children in our
midst also calls us to a cherished responsibility and privilege to provide for
them access to the gospel of Christ on their own personal level. It is my prayer every day as your minister
that God will bless us with many more children of God, both young and older in
the coming year 2018.
I ran across this poem in my studies this week and thought
about the privilege we all have at Watterson Trail to serve each and every
child that God sends to us. I don’t know
who penned this poem, but what a reminder it is to all who serve our children
in any and every way.
MY TURN IN THE
NURSERY
Last Sunday was my turn in the nursery to work.
My heart wasn’t in it; my feelings were hurt.A child from its mother did not want to part
And it cried a lot with its broken heart.
I prayed that soon the hour would end,
That I could relax – no more children to tend.
Soon the hour was over; it felt good to be free.
I said, “Once a month was too much for me!”
The very next Sunday as I sat in the pew
A very good sermon, but visitors were few.
But down came a woman and her soul was saved.
She was the mother of that crying babe!
Then it dawned on me that I had been a part
Of one being saved – giving God her heart.
From that day on I would never dread
Working in the nursery while souls are fed.
A special thank you to our deacon over education, Ray Frederick and every Christian brother and sister who dedicates themselves, their time, talent, and treasure to see that every child of God, both young and older "grows in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen" (2 Peter 3:18).
