Family Church

In an effort to be purposeful about growing a servant's heart this year the Lord prompted Ryan and I to start "Horner Family Church" on Wednesday nights.

We have felt a dilemma with Wednesday night church because our kids get to bed so late on church night, but we love the programming that our church offers. So, we decided to take our church's idea about teaching kids to serve and create family church in our home instead.

Ryan found a great book with lots of experiments and Bible lessons and tonight was our first attempt.

What a blessing it was! The Lord gathered us together around our kitchen table and we talked about what happened to Jesus after He was resurrected. We read from Acts about how He told His friends to be His witnesses to the whole world and then he ascended into heaven hidden by a cloud. So, we made mini-clouds and then talked about ways we could be His witness in the world. The kids had great answers and we concluded that our actions and service to others is one way to be a witness for Christ.

So, we put on snowpants, hats and gloves and everyone got a shovel. We dug out the mailbox and then the kids were having so much fun they decided to clear a sidewalk too! What a joy to serve with my kids. When Ryan and I got cold they pushed us to keep shoveling!

We ended with a prayer led by Pastor Zac!

666. Thankful to the Lord Jesus that He overcame the evil one and that He chooses us to be His witnesses to the world.

667. Watching my kids serve with excitement.

668. My husband's spiritual leadership and creativity.

669. The Holy Spirit helping my heart and teaching me how to serve.

670. Our first Family Church!