Message from the Childrens Ministry Coordinator

RUTH NAMUYIGA
I thank God for the childrens
teachers and all the people who serve
wholeheartedly under this ministry.
Your dedication amazes me! When
we have children around, I marvel at
how each one of you has been gifted,
differently.

I also thank God for the parents who

are committed, very deliberate,
always come with their children, and
always ask questions about the
ministry.
I thank those parents who have chosen to come and help with the children.
I thank God for the church leadership for being supportive, and I know if we
remain a team, we will reach our goal.

Issue #54
October 2016

has not intended for them.

Prevailing ministry challenges and how you can help

We have a lot of children and not enough teachers to cover every child. We
need more adults to come and help in the different classes or when we have an
activity because one teacher in a class cannot do everything. The ideal is for
every teacher to have two adult helpers (depending on the age group) which is
not happening at the moment.
I pray for a more committed team of teachers because, though, I have a big
number of teachers on my list, sometimes I find I have just a few who are
committed. The level of commitment is growing but it is not yet where we
want it to be.

We also need to see more parents involved in the ministry. Currently, only a
handful are involved. Parents do not have to teach classes, but we would love
to feel their presence and support so that it does not feel like they have
brought their children to another day care centre so they can get a break. Even
if a parent just came and asked about what we teach their children, that would
show they are part of the ministry. Parents should come and ask questions for
example about what we teach their children otherwise it feels like the parents
and the children are in two different worlds.

One thing that has stood out for sure is that we have seen childrens numbers
increase, we have seen more children coming to bible study and I have seen a
number of childrens lives changed through programs like the CLC, the
Compassion International project, but most notable CLC because we have some
of those children coming to Sunday school. I am left speechless when those
One of our dreams is to have a fully effective bible study class for children. We
children come and they dont want to go back home
want to have child friendly materials written specifically for children so that
My message to the church is from Mathew 18:14: In the same way your father in the children do not use the adults bible study guides. We, however, do not yet
heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost. Just like Christ have enough people to write bible study materials for the children, and for me
said, let these little ones come to me, we all need to have an open mind to that is the biggest challenge now.
children; we need to welcome them and include them in the things that we do.
If there is anyone willing to help in the childrens ministry, they are welcome to
Sometimes we do not let children give us ideas or sometime we see them only as
talk to me and most especially if they would like to help with writing bible
a source of irritation but we need to look at them as children and let them be.
study materials for children. Most people always tell me they cant, but we will
Each one us should also remember that our lives will be reflected in the train you so, you shouldnt fear or feel inadequate. And besides, for
childrens lives a few years from now: the way we dress, the way we speak, and everything, there is always a starting point and until you try out something,
the way they do other things, it is all going to be reflected in their lives. It is you may not know that you capable of doing it.
therefore very important for us to check our hearts and to ask God to help us be
But even if its not writing materials, come and talk to me. I believe there is
only who He wants us to be so that we in turn can inspire the children be what
something each person can do for the childrens ministry.
God wants them to be. Otherwise, well lead the children into a direction that God

Testimonies

We decided to make Kampala Baptist

our church because we found a special
place for children under 3 years.

I love Sunday school at Kampala Baptist Church

because our teachers teach us about the word of
God.

At that time, our son Nathan was 2

years old and any parent will testify that
holding a 2 year old in one place for one
hour is an impossible task; you would

I like the fact that as children we are given a

chance to also lead the Sunday worship services.
We usually do practical work which is fun, and I
also like it when they give us juice and biscuits
Nakato Ruth like when we lead service.

rather not come to church.

That room at the back of the church

where Valerie (Muigais wife) could go
and stay with Nathan and still be able to listen to the sermon made us feel at
home at Kampala Baptist Church.

Muigai with his family

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