Crunch, crunch, crunch... I can't see... Amen... I'm hungry... Wahhhh!
These are
just some of the things that we hear from little ones when they are in "big
church," we hear them in Children's Chapel too, but they don't seem as
noticeable in the pew packed with children. Sometimes their questions or
comments are adorable and other times they seem extremely loud and out of place.
Well I am here to tell you that most people in the pews find it adorable and
love hearing your children in church. In fact, your children are much quieter
and less distracting than you think.
A few weeks
ago an article appeared on Huffington Post Religion entitled "Dear Parents with
Young Children in Church." When I first read the title, I admit that I was a bit
nervous about what the article might contain. I am happy to report that this
writer echoes what I have written above and talks about the importance of
children in church. If you haven't read this article already, please do by
following this link http://huff.to/1ec4MmM.
As the article says, "please know that your family -- with all of its noise,
struggle, commotion, and joy -- are not simply tolerated, you are a vital part
of the community gathered in worship."
Peace,
Lauren+
