Parenting in the Pew : Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship

by Castleman, Robbie

• ISBN13: 9780830823406
• ISBN10: 0830823409
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-01
• Publisher: Intervarsity Pr

Summary

"Daddy, I'd like you to meet my children."That's Robbie Castleman's attitude about taking her children to church. She believes that Sunday morning isn't a success if she has only managed to keep the kids quiet. And she knows there's more to church for kids than trying out their new coloring books. Children are at church for the same reason as their parents: for the privilege of worshiping God.Worship, Castleman writes, is "the most important thing you can ever train your child to do." So with infectious passion, nitty-gritty advice and a touch of humor, she shows you how to help your children (from toddlers to teenagers) enter into worship.In this expanded edition Castleman includes two new appendixes on the important issues of hyperactive children in worship and children's church for seekers. She also provides a study guide for personal reflection or group discussion. More than ever,Parenting in the Pewis essential reading for parents and worship leaders who want to help children make joyful noises unto the Lord.

Table of Contents

Foreword	8	(1)
Ruth Bell Graham
Preface to the Expanded Edition	9	(2)
Thank You	11	(2)
Daddy, I'd Like You to Meet My Children	13	(10)
Worship B.C. and A.D.	23	(8)
Praise and Puppies	31	(10)
Sunday Morning Starts Saturday Night	41	(12)
Counting Bricks or Encountering God	53	(16)
Make a Joyful Noise	69	(12)
Prayer, Confession and Canned Goods	81	(16)
Just How Long Was That Sermon?	97	(10)
Saving Up for Something Special	107	(14)
The Holy Hug	121	(5)
Discussion Questions and Reflections	126	(7)
Appendix A	133	(4)
Appendix B	137