John Wesley prescribed works of mercy and piety as those spiritual disciplines that we are to practice as Christians. Including small children in prayer, celebration of the Lord’s Supper, and worship allows them to fully engage in community. Journeying spiritually with babies and toddlers can prove to be an intimidating experience for many adults.
 
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A lock on the gate of the playground with only the preschool director or the chair of trustees holding the key, or a needed space for the nursery on Sunday that remains dark and locked because the weekday preschool director does not want the church to “mess with her space”.  How do these scenarios exemplify [...]

 
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ 2He called a child, whom he put among them, 3and said, ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4Whoever becomes humble like this child [...]