by Eric Gott | Dec 14, 2021 | Childrens' Ministry
Over the past week I have been reflecting on the past year and the ups and downs that we have faced as a family. 2021 has been a challenging year overall, yet there have been great moments of joy too. Below are some of the my highlights from the children’s ministry...
by Eric Gott | Aug 31, 2021 | Childrens' Ministry
On Sunday night, I tucked our son into bed and noticed that he seemed unusually fearful of falling asleep. I asked him what was on his mind, and he shared, “I’m afraid of the giants.” I could not help but laugh (not the best response because I knew...
by Eric Gott | Feb 23, 2021 | Childrens' Ministry
Over the last two weeks, the Gott family battled Covid-19. Thankfully, we are all better and back at work and school. When I became sick, Leah and I quickly explained to the older kids how they would need to keep their distance from me, and that I would be quarantined...
by Josh Steed | Feb 15, 2021 | Childrens' Ministry
Acts 6:8-10 8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of...
by Eric Gott | Jan 26, 2021 | Childrens' Ministry
When Leah and I were in college, there was a song often led in chapel called “This is How We Overcome.” The song’s chorus repeats itself again and again, and the tempo is more upbeat, which had always made me smile while singing it. The song has taken on a new meaning...
by Josh Steed | Jan 19, 2021 | Childrens' Ministry
“Just a minute!” This is an expression I have to tell my children a lot. I often get bombarded with requests to play, to fix something, read a book, make a snack, or watch something on TV. Many times, I need my children to wait, as I finish doing something with...