Teaching 2's...

There are those who love to work with the teens in the youth group.

There are those who love to teach elementary Sunday school classes.

And there are those who teach adult classes.

And then there are those who would rather deal with littles who...
...like to eat crayons
...can't drink out of a cup without a lid.
...don't know more than 20 words.
...haven't learned the art of sharing... anything.
...think a tiny toilet is a toy.

That's me.

I was asked to be the team leader of the 2 yr old nursery and after some prayer and 'Team' meetings... we decided to take the challenge.

Yes we. Because it's definitely a family affair.  Team Babetz will be serving these wee ones together.

Our church as 3 identical services, so here's our plan:

1st service:  Kids attend their Sunday School classes.  Gregg and I serve the two year olds.
2nd service: Gregg works in an adult class and the kids and I serve the 2yr olds.
3rd service: We worship together as a family... (that's 'big church' people).

So this is what we are going to be doing for a while on Sundays.  It's a full day and I fully expect to be exhausted.  But we believe it's really important that the kids learn to serve their own body of believers.  I am looking forward to getting started and so are the kids.  I love that it's a team effort.

Now I'm not without my concerns.  We still have a young family, which lends itself to sickness.  In fact, as I type we've got one who's missed 2 days of school with croup... but I believe this is what the Lord wants us to do, so I will leave the health issues to Him.

I'm also excited to bring you some fun stories from the goings on with all the toddlers each week.  Because we all know they provide great fodder.

This last week the story was Zacchaeus and the questions was asked,  "Wouldn't you love to have Jesus come to your house?"  It was actually more of a statement because we all know 2yr olds don't really answer questions and have the attentions span of a flea.  But one little girl piped up and said, rather mellow dramatically, with arms out stretched, "I would kiss Him!".

Awesome!!!!!!!!! 

So we welcome all the challenges and excitement this new schedule brings and pray the Lords blessing on this little class!