My brother and his wife recently bought my nephew, Craig, a new bunk bed. He was not happy at first that his parents were changing his room. He was visiting with grandparents during the redecorating and he was worried and upset, but now he is proud of his new room. On Wednesday nights, our older kids’ class structure has changed. The first night of the new class structure was full of questions about “why, what about and do we still have snack”, but last week they were full of more important questions about God, Jesus and Heaven. Our reluctance toward change can usually be traced back to the roots of fear. It’s the fear of what we don’t know that keeps us from moving forward. The good thing about kids is their ability to adapt. While they might stomp their feet and pout about change they will usually adapt quickly to their new situation. Now, with adults it’s a little different isn’t it? One thing I have always admired about my grandmother is her willing ability to change. Now, if you ask her she’ll say she doesn’t like change but the truth is even thought she doesn’t like it she’ll face it openly and with a willing spirit. When Christ was preparing his disciples for his death they were full of fear, but they were able to face this great change with His Peace. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27. We have the same peace, let’s embrace it and embrace the changes in our lives and in the life of our Church. Change can still be scary and uncomfortable but we can have peace throughout the process.

– Angela Estes, Children’s Ministry Director –