…About Children

Children are a Blessing Children are an example to us Children matter to God Children are an example to us

Children are a Blessing Psalm 127 v3 – 5 : Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate

Children are a Blessing Blessing not burdens Blessing through shaping our character Blessing but need teaching Blessing but come with responsibility

Children matter to Jesus “Over 2,400 children were victims of sexual exploitation in gangs and groups from August 2010 to October 2011.” The Office of the Children’s Commissioners Inquiry

Children matter to Jesus Mark 10 v13 - 16 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.

Children matter to Jesus Bring them to Jesus Children are a part of God’s Kingdom Children matter but are not to be idolised

Children are an example to us Receive the kingdom of God like a child We are students We have a perfect teacher in Jesus

Children are a Blessing Children are an example to us Children matter to God Children are an example to us