Embracing the Importance of Children in the Kingdom of God
People were bringing children to Jesus, but the disciples tried to hinder them. Jesus emphasized the significance of children, expressing that the kingdom of God belongs to those with childlike faith. Reflecting on the value of children in the community, especially within the church, is paramount. Let's learn from Jesus' example of blessing the little ones and strive to welcome them with open arms.
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What, So What, Now What. Know What: Know What: The Little Children and Jesus The Little Children and Jesus People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. So What So What Children are important to Jesus. He was Children are important to Jesus. He was indignant when others were trying to stop indignant when others were trying to stop children come to Him. children come to Him. We learn from children. We all need to receive We learn from children. We all need to receive the Kingdom of God in a childlike way. the Kingdom of God in a childlike way. Jesus blessed the children Jesus blessed the children Now what Now what Let s reflect on what we want this church to Let s reflect on what we want this church to be and do for our whole community, be and do for our whole community, especially our children? especially our children?
Welcome to the Font in Chalfont St Peter 3rd March 2024
My God is so big My God is so big My God is so great, so strong and so mighty There's nothing my God cannot do My God is so great, so strong and so mighty There's nothing my God cannot do The mountains are his The rivers are his The skies are his handy works too My God is so great, so strong and so mighty There's nothing my God cannot do There's nothing my God cannot do There's nothing my God cannot do
Following Jesus - The Son of God - the teacher - the stiller of storms - the one who can feed 5000 with 5 loaves and two fishes
Following Jesus - The Son of God - the teacher - the stiller of storms - the one who can feed 5000 with 5 loaves and two fishes This week: - The one who loves children
Have you ever been stopped from seeing someone you really wanted to see? A bad storm that stopped you visiting relatives? Could not see friends at school because of lockdown Too many people in the crowd? No tickets for a concert?
The Bible says.. The Little Children and Jesus The Little Children and Jesus People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
Jims Jottings Children are important to Children are important to Jesus. He was indignant Jesus. He was indignant when others were trying when others were trying to stop children come to to stop children come to Him. Him. We learn from children. We learn from children. We all need to receive the We all need to receive the Kingdom of God in a Kingdom of God in a childlike way. childlike way. Jesus blessed the children Jesus blessed the children
Jesus love is very wonderful Jesus Love Is Very Wonderful Jesus Love Is Very Wonderful Jesus love is very wonderful Jesus love is very wonderful Jesus love is very wonderful Oh wonderful love! It s so high, you can t get over it, It s so low, you can t get under it, It s so wide, you can t get around it. O wonderful love!
Prayers at the Font Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours, now and for ever. Amen
Great Big God Our God is a great big God, Our God is a great big God, Our God is a great big God And He holds us in His hands. He s higher than a skyscraper And deeper than a submarine. He s wider than the universe And beyond my wildest dreams. He s known me and He s loved me Before the world began. How wonderful to be a part Of God s amazing plan.
Consultation Time: Consultation Time: What do we want this church to be and do What do we want this church to be and do for our whole community, especially our children? for our whole community, especially our children? For children: For children: Join the discussion Make a self portrait Decorate a biscuit make a face?
Blessing May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, now and always. Amen.
