Comments on: Sabbath is for kids too http://thegypsymama.com/2009/10/sabbath-is-for-kids-too/ Snapshots of life lived between countries, callings, and kids. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:23:28 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: thegypsymama http://thegypsymama.com/2009/10/sabbath-is-for-kids-too/comment-page-1/#comment-604 thegypsymama Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:26:48 +0000 http://thegypsymama.com/?p=1363#comment-604 Oh wonderful - how lovely to hear! That's the kind of church I came from in South Africa. And I know there are plenty stateside as well that have a mix and match of kids and family time throughout the service. Thanks for sharing, it's encouraging to hear! Oh wonderful – how lovely to hear! That’s the kind of church I came from in South Africa. And I know there are plenty stateside as well that have a mix and match of kids and family time throughout the service. Thanks for sharing, it’s encouraging to hear!

]]> By: thegypsymama http://thegypsymama.com/2009/10/sabbath-is-for-kids-too/comment-page-1/#comment-603 thegypsymama Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:25:17 +0000 http://thegypsymama.com/?p=1363#comment-603 I HEART your comment. That is exactly how I feel! I HEART your comment. That is exactly how I feel!

]]> By: thegypsymama http://thegypsymama.com/2009/10/sabbath-is-for-kids-too/comment-page-1/#comment-602 thegypsymama Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:21:25 +0000 http://thegypsymama.com/?p=1363#comment-602 Yea, it's hard for kids to adjust to someone new week after week. It would be great if this could help ease their Sunday experience a bit. Yea, it’s hard for kids to adjust to someone new week after week. It would be great if this could help ease their Sunday experience a bit.

]]> By: thegypsymama http://thegypsymama.com/2009/10/sabbath-is-for-kids-too/comment-page-1/#comment-601 thegypsymama Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:19:16 +0000 http://thegypsymama.com/?p=1363#comment-601 It's not just "ok" to say how you really feel it's good! This is a safe space for women to share ;) And wearing thin is one of the things we suffer from the most I think. I have also grown up "churched" my whole life. And sometimes it's difficult to break into new patterns that work for your family. Our attempts are a work in progress. I hope you are able to try some new rhythms on occasion that might help yours. It’s not just “ok” to say how you really feel it’s good! This is a safe space for women to share ;) And wearing thin is one of the things we suffer from the most I think. I have also grown up “churched” my whole life. And sometimes it’s difficult to break into new patterns that work for your family. Our attempts are a work in progress. I hope you are able to try some new rhythms on occasion that might help yours.

]]> By: Kimberly http://thegypsymama.com/2009/10/sabbath-is-for-kids-too/comment-page-1/#comment-600 Kimberly Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:18:26 +0000 http://thegypsymama.com/?p=1363#comment-600 Oh, I feel this! I'm a stay at home with older kids, so time apart is not as much of an issue. The issue is me. I find Sunday to be one of the least restful, least Sabbath like days of the week. What with the rush to arrive on time, the serving before or after the service, the kids wanting to have their friends over... I am left wanting. I long for the rest, the sacred, the togetherness. I have been churched for over 30 years and to be honest, it's wearing thin. Hope that's ok to say;) I'm so happy for you that you've found what works for your family. Oh, I feel this! I’m a stay at home with older kids, so time apart is not as much of an issue. The issue is me. I find Sunday to be one of the least restful, least Sabbath like days of the week. What with the rush to arrive on time, the serving before or after the service, the kids wanting to have their friends over… I am left wanting. I long for the rest, the sacred, the togetherness. I have been churched for over 30 years and to be honest, it’s wearing thin. Hope that’s ok to say;) I’m so happy for you that you’ve found what works for your family.

]]> By: dawn http://thegypsymama.com/2009/10/sabbath-is-for-kids-too/comment-page-1/#comment-599 dawn Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:55:14 +0000 http://thegypsymama.com/?p=1363#comment-599 I am a children's ministry director and we purposely have the kids (prek and up) in the service with us--they can stay the whole time or be dismissed half way through to children's church. Our sunday school is a different hour. I love having kids worshipping with their families. I love all ages together in the same room. Kids are taught they are a valuable part of our community. Keep bringing them in... I am a children’s ministry director and we purposely have the kids (prek and up) in the service with us–they can stay the whole time or be dismissed half way through to children’s church. Our sunday school is a different hour. I love having kids worshipping with their families. I love all ages together in the same room. Kids are taught they are a valuable part of our community. Keep bringing them in…

]]> By: LeAnna http://thegypsymama.com/2009/10/sabbath-is-for-kids-too/comment-page-1/#comment-598 LeAnna Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:29:42 +0000 http://thegypsymama.com/?p=1363#comment-598 Loved this. :) Recently found you through your post at (in)courage, and I like the way you write. I remember being single, and sitting with friends in church. There would be a mother with her child a few rows over, and without fail my friends would make comments about "Oh...don't they know what nurseries are for?" Oh, how little they knew! Now that I have my own child, I can't even imagine NOT having him with me during service. What better place for our children to grow up than in the lap of heartfelt worship at home and in the assembling of other Believers. Loved this. :) Recently found you through your post at (in)courage, and I like the way you write.

I remember being single, and sitting with friends in church. There would be a mother with her child a few rows over, and without fail my friends would make comments about “Oh…don’t they know what nurseries are for?” Oh, how little they knew! Now that I have my own child, I can’t even imagine NOT having him with me during service. What better place for our children to grow up than in the lap of heartfelt worship at home and in the assembling of other Believers.

]]> By: Kelsey http://thegypsymama.com/2009/10/sabbath-is-for-kids-too/comment-page-1/#comment-597 Kelsey Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:52:08 +0000 http://thegypsymama.com/?p=1363#comment-597 I love this idea, and I think we will have to try it! We go to a very large church and the teachers and children in the classrooms change on a weekly bases, its hard for the kids. I'm thinking having singing and worship with us and then seeing if they would like Sunday School is a great ide! I love this idea, and I think we will have to try it! We go to a very large church and the teachers and children in the classrooms change on a weekly bases, its hard for the kids. I’m thinking having singing and worship with us and then seeing if they would like Sunday School is a great ide!

]]> By: thegypsymama http://thegypsymama.com/2009/10/sabbath-is-for-kids-too/comment-page-1/#comment-596 thegypsymama Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:25:53 +0000 http://thegypsymama.com/?p=1363#comment-596 Thank you, thank you. The encouragement means a lot. Thank you, thank you. The encouragement means a lot.

]]> By: thegypsymama http://thegypsymama.com/2009/10/sabbath-is-for-kids-too/comment-page-1/#comment-595 thegypsymama Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:25:23 +0000 http://thegypsymama.com/?p=1363#comment-595 My little guy is 22 months as well! And thanks for your affirmation. Sometimes I feel like the lone crazy mom who wants to keep her kids by her side during the service. It's nice to know that other working mamas understand the pain of parting on the weekends. And when we were in South Africa kids were always considered a large part of the worship service. I tell you what, there's nothing that melts a mom's heart quite like seeing a gang of preschool boys all dancing along side their dads during the drum solo! So, those experiences have shaped how we raise our boys and we love to have them with us for the worship. My little guy is 22 months as well! And thanks for your affirmation. Sometimes I feel like the lone crazy mom who wants to keep her kids by her side during the service. It’s nice to know that other working mamas understand the pain of parting on the weekends. And when we were in South Africa kids were always considered a large part of the worship service. I tell you what, there’s nothing that melts a mom’s heart quite like seeing a gang of preschool boys all dancing along side their dads during the drum solo! So, those experiences have shaped how we raise our boys and we love to have them with us for the worship.

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