How well do you know your students?

I came across this article today, and it hit me hard. I thought about all of the little faces that come through Grace's doors each Sunday. Some days I stand at the door and greet them as they come in. I am happy if I know their names. I'm learning more and more with each Sunday I am up there. But for so many, that's as far as it goes. Unless these kids are friends of our family, I probably couldn't tell you if they live in a single parent home, only attend church with grandparents, have a parent who has cancer or who has lost a job, or any other host of major life events that might be taking place. And that makes me sad. Thankfully I am not doing ministry alone. My smile and personal greeting at the doors as they come in is important, but each one of you, who teach and train them on a weekly basis are so crucial...by listening, by caring, and by loving them whatever the circumstance they are facing.
Can you think of someone in your group who has a special need right now? A child who is going through a particular hurt? Make a point to reach out in a special way to let them know how much you care for them.

Take a minute to read the following article.


http://www.christianitytoday.com/childrensministry/cupothoughts/whatchildrenreallybelieve.html