Comments on: Church Not Very Important to “Tweens” http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/ notes on a ministry and a changing world Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:03:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Alesa http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-2216 Alesa Fri, 11 May 2007 19:02:20 +0000 http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-2216 I feel like,if the younger children come together,with more of the word of the LORD they will be alot more focused on life,and the Right way to live.By The LORD'S Commandments and he will Guide them in the Right Direction-All Things Are Possible--Luke 18:27) I feel like,if the younger children come together,with more of the word of the LORD they will be alot more focused on life,and the Right way to live.By The LORD’S Commandments and he will Guide them in the Right Direction-All Things Are Possible–Luke 18:27)

]]> By: TM http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-51 TM Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:22:58 +0000 http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-51 tee-tee, That is awesome that you have those feelings and are so connected to the Lord. Keep growing in your relationship with Him. tee-tee,
That is awesome that you have those feelings and are so connected to the Lord. Keep growing in your relationship with Him.

]]> By: tee-tee http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-50 tee-tee Sun, 19 Nov 2006 01:49:52 +0000 http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-50 Church is so much important.I am 15 years old and I am living my life for the Lord, and ever since I gave my life to the Lord, everyday just gos better than the day before.Please give god your life and go to church, and you will see that it feels so good Church is so much important.I am 15 years old and I am living my life for the Lord, and ever since I gave my life to the Lord, everyday just gos better than the day before.Please give god your life and go to church, and you will see that it feels so good

]]> By: TM http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-26 TM Thu, 26 Oct 2006 22:57:38 +0000 http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-26 Billy, I think we are saying very similar things. The key is that young people know they are being ministered to, which I would say means they feel like they belong. However, I am aware of many churches who pass rules and regulations that let them know they don't belong like no skateboarding on church property, no youth drop in centers because of the liability, no guitars, drums, etc. Al are messages that you don't belong. Billy, I think we are saying very similar things. The key is that young people know they are being ministered to, which I would say means they feel like they belong. However, I am aware of many churches who pass rules and regulations that let them know they don’t belong like no skateboarding on church property, no youth drop in centers because of the liability, no guitars, drums, etc. Al are messages that you don’t belong.

]]> By: Billy http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-25 Billy Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:50:39 +0000 http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-25 I think I agree with everyone here so far. I was raised in a church but didn't get the feeling that I mattered much to anyone in that church except for God. Like John, my church wasn't as accepting of younger worshippers. Through personal experiences my faith developed and became an outward expression. Now I do know that what I do in the church matters but I came to the conclusion in a different way. I think to the young people who attend the church, who have few preconceived notions, it can be about who the church is ministering to. I am arguing for involvement with youth somehow, and I like what TM said about "mattering to God and others". I think I agree with everyone here so far. I was raised in a church but didn’t get the feeling that I mattered much to anyone in that church except for God. Like John, my church wasn’t as accepting of younger worshippers. Through personal experiences my faith developed and became an outward expression. Now I do know that what I do in the church matters but I came to the conclusion in a different way. I think to the young people who attend the church, who have few preconceived notions, it can be about who the church is ministering to. I am arguing for involvement with youth somehow, and I like what TM said about “mattering to God and others”.

]]> By: TM http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-24 TM Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:13:28 +0000 http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-24 John, it is not just about who the church ministers to but it is helping everyone understand the purpose of worship in such a way that it becomes our natural response to God all the time. The only way we come to live this is by both learning it and experiencing it. Worship is always for an audience of one and a part of who we are in all places and times. God created us to worship him. God also created us to be in community with him and each other. The worshipping community is to be all parts (which includes ages) being together as one. Knowing that each one of us belongs, no matter our age, is key to being able to live out a life of worship. I was raised in a church and that is why I continue today because I have always known that I belonged. I mattered to God and to others. John, it is not just about who the church ministers to but it is helping everyone understand the purpose of worship in such a way that it becomes our natural response to God all the time. The only way we come to live this is by both learning it and experiencing it. Worship is always for an audience of one and a part of who we are in all places and times. God created us to worship him. God also created us to be in community with him and each other. The worshipping community is to be all parts (which includes ages) being together as one. Knowing that each one of us belongs, no matter our age, is key to being able to live out a life of worship. I was raised in a church and that is why I continue today because I have always known that I belonged. I mattered to God and to others.

]]> By: John M http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-23 John M Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:23:36 +0000 http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-23 Hmm. Greg's idea of involvement as children making a difference they can't perceive got me thinking. If a church only ministers to adults, how will the next generation ever come to know church? The adults that are at church now must have a reason for going, some might have even grown up as churchgoers. How did the church reach them, and could those methods apply today? Hmm. Greg’s idea of involvement as children making a difference they can’t perceive got me thinking. If a church only ministers to adults, how will the next generation ever come to know church?

The adults that are at church now must have a reason for going, some might have even grown up as churchgoers. How did the church reach them, and could those methods apply today?

]]> By: CAGirl http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-22 CAGirl Tue, 24 Oct 2006 22:08:14 +0000 http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-22 I think John hits the nail on the head. Churches give lip service to children being important, but when push comes to shove, worship is organized and aimed at the grown-ups. Add to this the way churches deal with little ones---taking them out of the worship so they won't bother the adults to another time and space where they play and eat sugary snacks. No wonder when they grow up they are not interested in "church." I think John hits the nail on the head. Churches give lip service to children being important, but when push comes to shove, worship is organized and aimed at the grown-ups. Add to this the way churches deal with little ones—taking them out of the worship so they won’t bother the adults to another time and space where they play and eat sugary snacks. No wonder when they grow up they are not interested in “church.”

]]> By: John http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-21 John Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:09:43 +0000 http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-21 I think as these children become adults they could become more aware of how church was a positive influence for them. I bet another important factor to this issue is the quality of the church itself. I attended an adult-focused church growing up and have fond memories of doodling on the hymn sheets. My best friend's church was much more accepting to a younger church audience and the times I visited are fond memories for me today. Is church not very important to this age group because this age group is not important to many churches? I think as these children become adults they could become more aware of how church was a positive influence for them.

I bet another important factor to this issue is the quality of the church itself. I attended an adult-focused church growing up and have fond memories of doodling on the hymn sheets. My best friend’s church was much more accepting to a younger church audience and the times I visited are fond memories for me today. Is church not very important to this age group because this age group is not important to many churches?

]]> By: greg http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-20 greg Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:33:54 +0000 http://thelogosministry.wordpress.com/2006/10/23/church-not-very-important-to-%e2%80%9ctweens%e2%80%9d/#comment-20 The may not "feel" that it is important, but I wonder if their ongoing involvement in church as children makes a real differnce that cannot be perceived by them. Consistently going to church and being exposed to Christian beliefs may create a mindset and set of values that has a residual effect that does matter. The may not “feel” that it is important, but I wonder if their ongoing involvement in church as children makes a real differnce that cannot be perceived by them. Consistently going to church and being exposed to Christian beliefs may create a mindset and set of values that has a residual effect that does matter.

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