Welcome to my blog. After three years of doing the children's talk, I've decided to take the plunge and share via the web. I've actually been working on writing a "how-to" do your own children's talk. My personal belief is that all adults in our church are able to help children understand The Word and our Episcopal worship. Before I started doing the Childrens' Talk, I had to resolve my own internal conflict with that belief and my fear that I wouldn't be successful or knowledgeable enough (or worse!) bore the children. I also believe that we learn best by doing, and I actually had to live out my beliefs and have faith in God that I could do the Childrens' Talks successfully. And so I began.
What sustained me were all the people in my congregation and of course, Father Glen. Everyone's interest and supportive compliments regarding the children's talks really bolstered my self-confidence. The lessons improved as I learned what works (or doesn't work) and so I approach the next level of standing up for my beliefs by sharing what I've learned with other adults so they too can have their own childrens talks. You are welcome to borrow from these conversations to have a talk of your own with a child you love.
My hopes and prayers are that this blog may help other adults - parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, and all those who care to learn the joy of nurturing the spiritual needs of a child. I also hope that all adults will experience what I have and begin to realize this one thought. The best gift we can give our children is the knowledge of God's love - His forgiveness, hope and joy to become part of their lives.
-Susan Ciminelli,
Children's Ministry
Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion
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