It is the day after our children’s program. I am amazed how
God has used such a simple project to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the
transformation of the world. Let’s count the ways:
1.
God called a new leader in our congregation to
head up this project. Samantha asked about doing a program as we celebrated her confession of faith at our new membership service in August. She talked to kids and parents, set a weekly practice, and led practices. She didn’t just suggest we do something and expect someone else to do it. She stepped up and made it happen.
2.
God got kids excited about inviting people to
worship. The 13 kids and families in the program invited over 100 people to
come hear about Jesus’ birth.
3.
God got people here. Ten minutes before we were
to start, one kid peeked out. “That’s a pretty small crowd,” she said. I
assured her more were coming. By the grace of God, I was right! Around 60
people came to support these kids and here about Jesus’ birth.
4.
God shook those nerves right out of us. The kids
all remembered their lines and did a great job with their songs and motions. It was a great play.
5.
One of our students was all ready for their line
when the student too shy during practice whispered a request to do it. The
first student let the second do it. That was some grace and kindness in action
for sure.
6.
God provided food! We had just enough to invite
folks downstairs to build relationships after the performance. Kids did the
heavy lifting of connecting people who hadn’t met before. One girl wanted to meet my parents. She told them she was my favorite!
Thank
you, God, for showing up and for the little blessings sprinkled throughout the
night.
