Summer Children's Ministry
By Sally Bland --
I know that not being able to meet as a faith community is difficult. I want to take a moment to encourage you by sharing what God is doing in Children’s Ministry!
As our church moved to online worship services, Children’s Ministry created online content for our families to use as they seek to grow closer to Jesus at home. We saw two benefits from our online lessons. The first is the opportunity to get GPBC kids and students involved in teaching the Bible. Children connect to God with their whole hearts, and it is always such a blessing when we get to learn from a child! The second benefit is the ability to reach beyond our church walls. I have family and friends from all over the country who do not follow Jesus, and several of the people I pray for are watching these online lessons! I continue to pray that God will use our online services to reach people who may not feel comfortable walking into a church building as they open their hearts to Jesus!
Another blessing has been visiting GPBC families at their homes! The staff traveled to our graduating seniors and 5th grade students as we celebrated them entering the next phase of their lives! The Children’s Ministry team also delivered special summer fun packages to each of the kids at GPBC to let them know they are loved! It was very encouraging to visit and pray with GPBC families (while maintaining social distance