We are the only ones with no children, and each week the sign up sheet comes via email for each thing to sign up for, Opening prayer,Closing Prayer,Worship,Lesson,Kids and Snack. I am feeling pressured to watch the kids, the house we meet in is very small so we get stuck in a small bedroom with all the kids, am I wrong for not wanting to watch them?
2007-10-19 11:10:58 · 5 answers · asked by Michelle N 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hi Michelle,
Take this from the heart of a pastor. It comes down to motives. Maybe this is not the time for you to miss out on Bible study. If God has you there to learn and connect with the adults, I would say, don't worry about it. I wouldn't ask you to sit out to babysit.
However, if the pressure is from the Lord, and you are shying away from the inconvenience of the situation, then you're in a different ballpark altogether. If this is the case, then give up a Bible study for the sake of loving the children. Jesus died on a cross. What are a few kids?
remember, asking for counsel is Godly, but you don't know who's who here, and His opinion is the ONE that matters. I'll pray that He will give you wisdom and courage.
2007-10-19 11:46:28 · answer #1 · answered by Adan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm just wondering, why you feel it is a burden, why not see it as an opportunity for training ?
Please take my critics positively; ....not wanting to.....is there a need from the other party you could satisfy for a common purpose of bringing glory to God, helping passing your knowledge on to the next generation. I doubt your pastor is selective among the congregation, for whom he wants to preach to.
If you prepare a lesson for these kids, you will discover how much more you yourself will get out of a Bible study.
Take it as training in evangelizing, kids are more forgiving if you make mistakes.
Is it not possible to take them outside?
You become closer in relation to your Church family...
Finally, you should not take the "job" because of pressure, but because you see the opportunities; a chance to grow.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
In Christian Love
2007-10-19 18:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by SimPlex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you are not wrong in not wanting to watch them. ignore the pressure.
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i once got pressured into childrens church volunteering. and those who pressured me found out that i wasnt good at it.
i'm a person who is comfortable with praying. find out what you like and stick with that.
a spoon should not try to cut meat. its impossible for it to grow into cutting meat. although it might be able to stab at the meat if it was a spork.
and neither should a fork or knife try to grow into feeding someone soup.
some people are better at praying but does everyone take their turn? some people are good at singing but does everyone take their turn?
some people are able to teach a lesson but does everyone take a turn?
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its not about "everyone take your turn". its about volunteering. that word means that its not required.
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i would hope that those in your Bible group see that.
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2007-10-19 18:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by opalist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be a kindness to give the parents a break and God would bless you for it.
2007-10-19 18:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by Cee T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't watch the children.
No body should expect you to watch them.
2007-10-19 18:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by Fred F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋