by Matt Grant

To be honest, things are really tight in the Children’s Ministry right now. We’ve burned out volunteers and are on the verge of maxing out more. A child was turned away a few weeks ago and we’ve been very close to turning more families away on Sundays. We’re blessed with the greatest volunteers and families at MH Shoreline. I love them so much and hate to see them overburdened, potentially burnt out, or turned away.

It’s simple. In order to effectively support families in building children on mission for Jesus we need more Sunday volunteers. We need more people to comfort and pray for infants. We need more people to help toddlers share and sacrifice like Jesus. We need more people to take an interest in preschoolers’ lives and new walk with Christ. We need more people to help 7 year olds memorize scripture and show their friends Jesus.

If every parent using the Children’s Ministry served once every six weeks-that’s twice per quarter…that’s it-then a huge burden would be relieved, volunteers could be more productive, families with younger kids would get 90 minutes to hear the sermon in peace, and the body of Christ would be further strengthened together and built up in Christ (I Cor 12).

Please prayerfully consider serving once every six weeks in the Children’s Ministry. You do not need to prepare in advance. Merely show up 30 minutes early on the Sunday you’re slated to serve; and help love on the munchkins for 90-110 minutes-twice every 3 months. I don’t think that’s asking too much and it would be a huge blessing to the entire body of Christ and families at Shoreline.

All services need help. If you’re interested, click HERE for a Children’s Ministry application. If you have more questions, email shorelinekids@marshillchurch.org.