God Made Me for Worship: Helping Children Understand Church by Jared Kennedy helps children understand the movements and meaning of a Christian worship gathering using the vision of Isaiah 6. This brightly illustrated hardcover children's book by Trish Mahoney celebrates how God reveals himself to his people through the parts of worship and shows children how to join the congregation in responding to God.
Sitting in a worship service can be confusing for young children. One moment everyone is singing, the next moment everyone is sitting and listening. Sometimes adults say responses out loud or greet one another in ways children do not yet understand. This book gives parents, caregivers, and church leaders a simple framework to explain why churches do what they do—and how each part points to the gospel.
God Made Me for Worship teaches the key liturgical movements of a worship service, including the call to worship, praise and adoration, confession and assurance, passing the peace, the ministry of the Word and sacraments, and the benediction and sending. Kennedy encourages families to invite children to engage in worship, not merely to manage behavior, so kids can participate in the life of the gathered church.
Product Details
- Author: Jared Kennedy
- Illustrator: Trish Mahoney
- Publisher: New Growth Press
- Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 inches