Allow The Children

Thursday April 9, 2009

Every now and then Jesus would show his displeasure.  One of those most memorable displays happened in Mark 10:13-16  "One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch them and bless them, but the disciples told them not to bother him. [14] But when Jesus saw what was happening, he was very displeased with his disciples. He said to them, "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. [15] I assure you, anyone who doesn't have their kind of faith will never get into the Kingdom of God." [16] Then he took the children into his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them." (NLT)

Following our celebration service in Pampanga last Sunday, Ron and I joined with that local church and an outreach team from International Bible Society as we ministered to more than 400 children.  I love children and I love to have them around. 

It brought me great pleasure to witness this intentional and well planned event for God’s special little ones. 

I have visited places in the world that provide little or no ministry to children.  I have also been in countries like the Philippines where a great emphasis is placed on the spiritual wellbeing of their children.  Will you join me in recommitting ourselves to the children of ABC and Colorado Springs?  Perhaps God will tap you on the shoulder and invite you to get involved in ministry to a group of His favorite people, I hope so!

The Children of Pampanga:

Big kids!