From Our Infant & Toddler Director, Misty Foley
 

The New Year is a time to reflect and make a fresh start. It is a time to be challenged by new goals. I believe as Christians we should be asking God what He wants for our lives in this new season. What does God want to do this year? One thing I know He wants us to do is to minister to people. What better way to start ministering than by being with little ones who are just beginning their lives. Children are the future of this world. They learn so much in their formative years about God and the world around them. These children are our future and they need to be taught that people and God care about them. How will they know unless we demonstrate His love to them.

You may wonder what does a child so young really take in? Candy Simonson puts it this way, “What kinds of concepts can they learn? Simple and basic ones to be sure, but they can learn a love for God, respect for each other, self-control, and self-esteem.”

To all of you prospective volunteers I challenge you to step out and make a difference in the lives of our children. To those of you who are already volunteering, I commend you for your faithfulness and service. I encourage you to be a better teacher or helper. Ask yourself what you can do to improve your class. Think of ways to be creative with your teaching methods. Ask God to help you to minister to the kids in a more effective way. If you do these things I believe that God will bless you!

Sincerely,

Infant/Toddler Director