So far, one of the most interesting things (on a personal note) in our church planting journey has been to watch our kids through this entire process.  Our church planting journey has been unique in the fact that we are planting a church in the same community that we have been ministering for the past 3 years.  That fact has proven to be confusing at times for the kids.  But, we have had the opportunity to have GREAT conversations with them about why we are doing what we’re doing.

When we partnered with Connexion, we were still meeting on Sundays at our Linnwood campus (which is being used for administrative offices, our Hispanic service and some outreach events).  When we launced at our Downtown Campus, the kids were getting a little confused–where we going to work at another church?  It opened the door to talk about why we are worshipping in a non-traditional venue.  It really has opened their eyes…that not everyone “goes to church” or knows who God is or that He loves them.

On the way to Connexion on Sunday, Abbie says, “Mom do all kids go to church and learn about who God is?”

Me-  No Abbie, they don’t.  That’s why God wants us to share that with the people we know.

Abbie- Well, I think Macy goes to church.  She has a cross on her good luck charm bracelet.

Me-  Maybe she does Abbie, but there are a lot of people that like to wear crosses on their jewelry.  That doesn’t mean that they know God or how much He loves them. 

Abbie-  (Very seriously)  Oh…  Well maybe I’ll ask her. 

Peyton- You should ask her to come to our church Abbie.  Then she’ll know about God…

Abbie-  Peyton, she’s only in 1st Grade…she can’t drive there herself!