“But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.’”
Matthew 19:14 (NRSVue)
Jesus always made room for people. Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus welcoming those whom others might overlook, including children. In a world where children were often expected to stay out of the way, Jesus reminded His disciples that they belonged right there with Him.
That is one of the reasons I love our Messy Church ministry. Once a month, our Fellowship Center becomes a place filled with laughter, music, crafts, experiments, food, and yes, sometimes a pretty good mess! But underneath all that activity, something wonderful is happening. Children and their families are experiencing God’s love in ways they can understand and enjoy together.
Messy Church is more than just a fun evening for kids. It is an opportunity to reach beyond our traditional Sunday morning worship and connect with families in our community. We are building relationships, sharing our faith, and showing people that the church is a place where everyone belongs.
And that is mission work!
We sometimes think of missions as something that happens far away, but some of our most important mission opportunities are right here in Cutler Bay.
Please keep praying for this ministry, invite families to participate, and consider volunteering. You don’t have to be an expert at crafts or working with children. You just need a welcoming heart and a willingness to share God’s love.
Grace and peace,