Faith Formation Across Generations

The After Party is a free six-part video course designed to provide an on-the-ground, biblically based approach to navigating today’s challenging political environment. Hosted by the Mendham Faith leaders, we hope you will take the opportunity to learn and grow together.

Register in advance here:
https://zoom.us/.../tJUtc-qrpjstGNfS6dOnCygML5nXLpDHW-bd

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

It’s no secret that the church has been challenged by extreme polarization, entrenched tribal affiliations, and the broken relationships that often result. Our course, born of a deep friendship among Russell Moore, David French, and Curtis Chang, is both inspiring and practical and will help you reorient your heart and mind towards a Christ-centered political identity for 2024 and beyond.

Through interactive videos that encourage participants to inventory their own political identities, consider the “how" vs. the “what” of politics, and explore what the Bible has to say about it all, you’ll be equipped to navigate these challenging topics in your own life.

Access the course here: https://redeemingbabel.org/register-for-the-after-party/

Confirmation is open to everyone 7th grade and up, and have a plan that includes both structure and flexibility (more on that when we gather at the parent & confirmand information session in September - fill out the link below to indicate your interest and availability). 

https://brooksidecc.breezechms.com/form/2240454670

 

Worshiping with Children

Why worship with children? The way we welcome children affects their response to church, and impacts how they come to understand God and Christ. We strive to find ways for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy our time of prayer, praise, learning, and thanksgiving.

♥ Show that worship is important to you. Children learn by observing your example. Worshiping with your children - whether online or in person - is the best way to help them develop a meaningful faith life. Worshiping with little ones might not be relaxing, but they’ll see you and learn that you take your faith seriously.

♥ Participate in worship. Sing the hymns (the Bible says ‘make a joyful noise’ so it’s OK if you don’t sing well), pray along, speak the responses, avoid other distractions, etc. Your children will learn how to be a part of the church community from your example.

♥ Worship services are designed with children in mind with interactive responses, short sections with music in between, and a specific message for them that helps give context to the service as a whole.

♥ Allow them to learn and grow in whatever way works best for them. Some pay attention while coloring, others stay calmer when their fingers are working. Play boxes are available on the back pew and can be swapped during the service.

♥ Your children may not seem to pay attention to worship. That’s OK - they’re likely hearing more than you imagine. A seat up front helps them see everything that’s going on and can keep them more engaged.

♥ After service is over, talk about the scripture, read the story that night from a Children’s Bible, ask questions about what they heard or learned or saw. Children learn through repetition (and adults do, too!).

♥ Remember that Jesus told his followers to learn from children. Kids are sometimes loud, sometimes wiggly, sometimes inquisitive - and we love them just the way God made them!