Representation Matters
Ephesians 2:10 states that we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Throughout American history and world history, for that matter, society has devalued those born with darker skin. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, an African American historian and journalist, created Negro History Week, the second week of February, to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African Americans in America. In 1970, Kent State University Black educators and students expanded it to Black History Month. In 1976, President Gerald Ford ratified it as a national holiday.
As parents, you have the awesome opportunity to encourage your children to use their voices to share God’s truth in their context. Although the world wants to negatively stereotype them because of their skin color, consistently exposing them to great African American Christians who are making a difference will empower them to be unafraid to do what God has uniquely called them to do.
Eastern Star Church provides programming for children that exposes them to God’s truth but also to African American teachers and leaders who can inspire and encourage them to live for Christ. Representation matters! Commit to bringing your child to the following opportunities that will help them grow in faith and interact with others:
Children’s Church takes place on every campus on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month during our regular worship service hours.
Sunday School takes place on every campus for all ages.
Wednesday Bible Study takes place on Wednesday nights on every campus at 7:00pm while adult bible study is happening. Please watch announcements for new dates.
Joybelles is Eastern Star Church’s children’s choir. Every campus has a children’s choir. Click here to sign up your child.
Commit to bringing your child consistently to one or all these opportunities. Also, consider lending your time to at least one of these programs as a team member! Click here to sign up. Your presence matters!