These instructions were written by Paul to the church at Thessalonica. It seems that Paul had visited there (Acts 17:1-14) on the second missionary journey, but was not there for a very lengthy time. However, he realized the Thessalonians need for encouragement in their beliefs and so sent his young friend, Timothy, back to the city while he, Paul, was in Athens. It would seem Paul was pleased with Timothy’s report and was grateful to learn that the young church community was holding strong.
Encouragement is a very important word.
Early last fall, Sue Kohns, director of the Children’s Choirs, led the 1st-6th grade choristers in an exercise to develop a motto for what we do. The children came up with a host of words that they thought were important to choir, and so we developed the following as our motto:
As worship leaders, we will encourage each other and those around us to see God in all we do.
In Chapel Choir, we spend our time not only learning anthems to offer to the congregation, but also in learning what it is to be a worship leader. We strive to teach the children to encourage each other and, in turn, to encourage you, in seeing God in all that we do: singing anthems and playing instruments as well as simply being young children of God.
When you see our children singing in the service please know there is a message for you, and it is this: We want to encourage each of you and all those around you to see God in all that you do!
Prayer: Dear Lord, we are so very grateful that you know each of us, young and not so young. Help us always to keep focused on you as we try to encourage our friends and all our congregation to see Your hand in all that we do. Amen.
Sarah Krug
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