We all feel this profoundly and long to hear the voices of children and youth. How do we change this? What can we do to bring in more young people.
The young people that have come to Trinity in the past few years have told me how welcomed and loved they have felt, but how do we them to come?
We often ask what can we do to attract more young people. Our ladies groups are good at doing things to invite others to. (Crafts, Lunch, & Games) and I am sure there are other things we can do to create interest. But are we stuck on bringing them here?
Is it about making church attractive to young or old or is it about seeking them out and befriending them. Jesus left heaven and came to earth. He came to seek and to save the lost. How can we bring Jesus to them what can I do to help others. Where can I go to be involved in the lives of people young or old.
I don’t think I have the energy to join the over 50 softball league let alone the young men’s soccer league, but I can make a special effort to connect with the people I meet every day just doing business. The yard man, the handy man, the health care worker, the grocery clerk, etc.
I challenge us to come up with ways we can bring Jesus to them, even if they do not join our church, at least I have given them the love of Jesus.