At the Council on Ministries the other night, Norma Davis observed that we have a high number of children on Keister street and Lee Avenue. By her count, there are 23 children under the age of 13. Only four of them (my children) attend the church. That leaves 19 children within walking distance of the church. Patty Douthat reported that a new family with four children moved in near her. Again, within a close distance of the church.
When I think about this, I to attracthave to wonder, “Why don’t these children and their families attend the church?” More importantly, what can the church do to attract families to our church. I think we need to get serious about how we are going to respond to the changes in the neighborhood surrounding our church. Many churches are not so blessed to have such a positive growing community right at their doorstep. We need to reach out and say hello. We need to invite and if necessary pick up and bring children and their parents to the church.
On the last Sunday in October (28th) we will have a Halloween party at the church. Between now and then would be a good time for everyone to invite a family with children to come and have fun with us on this night.
