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Bridge Kids, C3 children’s ministry, serves families and children ages infant through 5th grade. All children are actively engaged in a curriculum that is age-appropriate and exciting! At Crossbridge, we believe that children’s ministries should be a place where children are loved, volunteers are valued, and life-changing truth of the Bible is clearly shared with every child who walks through our doors. Through our core values it is our goal to create a learning environment that captivates each child’s attention, challenges his or her thinking, and engages children in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ!
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Proverbs 1: 8-9 says, “Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.” “Studies show that the most influential people in children’s faith development are not youth pastors, children’s ministers, or camp counselors. It’s their parents. Moms are the number one influencers, and dads are number two” (Mark Holman – Faith at Home, 2008). Is building faith at home a priority in your family? Incorporating faith building activities into life at home doesn’t have to be difficult or even time consuming. Below are a few simple ways to start.
1. Pray with your kids. Of course setting a regular time to pray such as at mealtime and bedtime offers a good and steady routine, but praying with your kids whenever it moves you is a positive way to show your children your commitment to prayer and reliance on God in all things and at all times.
2. Do devotions with your kids. This can be especially tricky for families with busy schedules, but it is well worth figuring out. Try to pick a time when you have everyone’s attention (bedtime, meals, breakfast, or even when they are trapped in the car with you). The devotional doesn’t have to be from a fancy book or be lengthy, just biblically sound and relevant.
3. Read your Bible regularly in front of your kids. This will show them your commitment to God and the importance He plays in your life. Be prepared to share what you are reading and learning, how often you read, and your reading plan.
4. Buy an age-appropriate Bible for your kids. Assist them in setting up a reading plan specifically tailored for them.
5. Read the Bible to and with your kids. Think about how many children’s books you read to your kids. Do you do the same with the Bible?
As the most important influencers in our children’s lives, it is our responsibility as parents to nurture faith at home. Moses tells us in Deuteronomy 6: 6-7, “These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Making God a part of our everyday experiences will strengthen both our faith and the faith of our kids.
Building faith with you,
Brenda Hansen and Shelley Brown
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 Martin Akoto is the child that Bridge Kids sponsors through the Rafiki Foundation. Each month we send money that kids give to Africa for Martin. Thank you for showing care and action for lost people by giving to Martin. The red heart bank for donating to Missions is located at the Bridge Kids Info table. Martin sent us a letter. You can see it here. He wrote it in pencil, so if it is hard for you to read, find the actual letter at church on Sunday. Who Is Martin?
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