Ideas for Children in Worship
All of our services are intergenerational.  While nursery care is available for preschoolers, the congregation welcomes its younger members during the worship services.  Here is a list of tips to help you and your children enjoy the service.

1. Sitting near the front gives younger children a better view of the
   sanctuary and the service.
   
2. Take a look at the bulletin with your child.  Let them know of
   baptisms, communion or any other special parts of today’s
   service.
   
3. Sing the hymns, pray, voice the responses.  Children learn
   liturgical behavior by copying yours.
   
4. Help your child look up the scriptures and the hymns and mark
   it so it can be read and followed when it is time.
   
5. Let your child help hold the hymnal and Bible.  Even if they can’t
   read, they will feel included.
   
6. Encourage your child to stand up when appropriate and to
   participate in the service along with the congregation in any way
   that they are able.
   
7. Use a gentle touch—an arm around the shoulder or holding
   hands give reassurance and appropriate attention.
   
8. Let your child greet the pastors each week after the service.  
   Knowing the ministers personally will add incentive for the child
   to pay better attention during the service.