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For the Generations - Kids Conference | Ps Jessica Pedlow

There have been countless times when I have wept as I worshipped with the children in our programs on Sunday mornings. Maybe it’s how sweet their little voices sound, or how precious and peaceful they are when they close their eyes and raise their hands. But I’ve witnessed it long enough now to know that the faith of a child is powerful. There is something about their faith that is uninhibited and pure, and as a result, Jesus used this very faith as an example to the disciples on many occasions.

We read in Mark 10:14 that we are not to hinder the little ones, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. We also read in Matthew 18:5 that whoever welcomes a child, welcomes Jesus. Children hold the key to accessing the presence of God like no other. Their innocence, purity and ability to trust help them enter God’s courts freely.

As someone who grew up attending church conferences and camps as a child and teenager, I recall many moments spent in God’s presence where I heard Him speak to me. Moments that were significant in my faith journey and formation, moments that shaped me as a young girl and moments that comforted me and guided me as a young woman. It’s these very moments that fill me with so much anticipation for what God will do in the hearts of your children at conference.

Conference is an opportunity for us collectively to return to a child-like faith. It’s a time when we can practise being uninhibited as we set time aside to seek His face. Unabandoned, undistracted, undisturbed, conference allows us the chance to reset our faith in Him purely based on who He is and who we are in Him.

Prayer Focus:

• Spend time in worship, focusing your attention on Jesus
• Pray for Ps Jess, our Campus Kids Leaders and our Kids team as they prepare the programs, activities and worship for Kids Conference. Pray for protection, health and strength over them and their families.
• Pray for the children of our church; that they will have their own, personal experience with the love of God, and like Samuel, will hear the call to faith for themselves.
• Pray for great friendships to be formed and lifelong memories to be made.