1. “The end of a war and the death of a president got bigger headlines. But in a quiet way, a third event last week may have as lasting an influence on American life.” Newsweek, February 5, 1973

2. Why Children Matter Psalm 127:3-5

3. Every child is a gift from God.

4. Why Children Matter Psalm 127:3-5 Every child is significant to Jesus.

5. People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. Mark 10:13-16

6. 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. Mark 10:13-16

7. I tell you the truth, 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, put his hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:13-16

8. “And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, Matthew 18:5-6

9. it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Matthew 18:5-6

10. Why Children Matter Psalm 127:3-5 Every child has a purpose to fulfill.

11. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5

12. Why Children Matter Psalm 127:3-5 Every child helps to strengthen the family.

13. Why Children Matter Psalm 127:3-5 Every child has a right to life.

14. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Your eyes saw my unformed body. Psalm 139:13-16

15. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:13-16