BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The first ever National Children's Ministry Day promises to deliver active compassion as children are involved in missions projects across the country.
On Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, all children's groups in churches are encouraged to join with members of GA and Children in Action to actively serve in their communities for a one-day, concerted effort to minister and witness together.
According to Mitzi Eaker, children's ministry consultant for national WMU, children involved in GA and Children in Action actively learn about and do missions throughout the year, but the focus on children doing missions across the country on a designated, special day will “be exciting to see.”
Hope for the Hungry is the theme for the 2008 day of ministry as children are encouraged to serve those who are in need of food and nourishment. Eaker said a focus on hunger was chosen because it is a tangible need and is part of WMU's focus on poverty through its Project HELP ministry.
The focus Scripture verse is Isaiah 58:10a (NIrV): Work hard to feed hungry people.
“Participation will help children understand the needs of others and grow in their ability to minister to others as Christ did,” said Eaker. “As they serve, children will realize that God can use them in a mighty way, even now while they are young, to share his love and minister to others.”
To help plan and implement the event, a complete Children's Ministry Day promotional pack will be available from WMU in November. It includes numerous resources, including project ideas, learning activities for before and after the project, a children's sermon, ideas for involving families, a variety of promotional materials, and more. To order, visit www.wmu.com or call WMU customer service toll-free at 1-800-968-7301.
Scheduled to coincide with Focus on WMU week each year, Children's Ministry Day will be held annually on the third Saturday of February. For more information on Children's Ministry Day, visit the www.childrensmissions.com.