One of our members wrote this for families...
Children are welcome at St. Thomas’. Some of the
older folks in our congregation, who are grandparents now, brought their
children to worship at our church many years ago. So, we know and understand
how someone may feel uncomfortable walking through the front door with a wee
one in tow. We encourage you to come on in and bring the family!
Because our space is small, we can’t boast of a
“great fellowship hall” or “the nicest nursery in town,” but we do offer the
chance for babies, youngsters, teens, and adults to join in the celebration
of God’s love.
Together we can
witness,
participate in, and experience
the outpouring of
the Holy Spirit among us.
If you would like to bring a coloring book or
something to keep your child occupied that is fine. We also have “listening”
pages for early readers to fill in during the service. If you are concerned
about your child’s ability to sit still, don't worry. They will learn with
practice.
Now, if you are still feeling reluctant about
bringing your children to church, perhaps this blog post will convince you to give it a try: “To You
Who Bring Small Children to Church” by Steven Hunter.
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