2. …About
Children

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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. Children matter to Jesus
Mark 10 v
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.

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

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

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