8 responses to “Taking Children to Church”

1. 

   Kimberly

   13/01/2009

   gosh, they’ve converted you.

   Your father must have been overflowing with joy.

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2. 

   Lay clerk

   13/01/2009

   Thinking of having some of your own Kelvin? Maybe a bit of a lifestyle change?

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3. 

   Stewart

   13/01/2009

   Kneeling on kneelers is easy. It is during Evensong when your head starts to drop and combined with the warmth that there is a tendency to drop off.

   Never that I would drop off during one of your sermons!

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4. 

   kelvin

   13/01/2009

   Using kneelers which are wobbling around on a footrest is trickier than for people who find themselves too small to also be able to half perch on the pew at the same time.

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5. 

   Melissa Holloway

   13/01/2009

   At St. Mary’s we have the starfish, the boat, and the snake to find. And no need to count the crosses every week, some weeks we count the lillies. (The question is, do you get bonus points for Shona?)

   Waiting to see the bread be broken is important, because if you are not careful, you may miss it.

   I wouldn’t discount sleeping, either. When you feel welcome and warm, adults who love you lend you their coats for cushions, and the music fills your senses. I think it must be spiritual.

   The best, though, is when the bells are ringing. Who is the first to hear them?

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6. 

   Zebadee

   14/01/2009

   Taking children to Church–oh yes. To quotes the words of Jesus somewhat out of context, but possibly not ” You are not far from the Kingdom of God”. Or is this actually the KofG?

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7. 

   gail

   14/01/2009

   So glad for you, your nephews and your Dad that your 3 generations got the chance to share this very very special experience. I hope you will make every effort to let such moments happen again and again. You all deserve it !
   Lay Clerk was evidently having a ‘bah humbug’ moment.
   I would say that such moments are a very great joy and a priviledge – especially for those of us who do not have a regular daily contact with children. Godchildren (and nephews/ neices if available) are certainly gifted by The Almighty, reveal the most unexpected of perspectives, and give such love and trust. We have much to learn from them. Praise be !

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8. 

   Moyra

   14/01/2009

   I love the chance to take my godchildren to church! We all get so much from the experience.

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