In the northern part of Suceava County (Romania), near the border with Ukraine, is the town of Vikov de Sus. This is an area where many people are interested in religious beliefs. Churches within the municipality understand the need to invest in children and young people so that they can grow into faithful human beings who have a positive impact on both the church and society.
In some evangelical churches, the number of children is almost equal to the number of adults, making children’s ministry a priority.
Mihai Buzidei, pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Vicob de Sus, talks about the congregation’s potential. “We have about 450 baptized members in our membership and about the same number of children,” he said. Alpha Omega TV.
New Life Church in nearby Birka also focuses on helping children grow in their faith. The church’s pastor, Pavel Krasnean, said: “Children need to be trained and prepared to deal with the pressures of the times we live in, and they need to be prepared and respond well to the choices they make in life.” Says.
The responsibility for education lies first with the family, then with the church and society. “Many people think that as parents, we have to inculcate religion in our children,” continues Mihai Bouzidei. “Certainly, we must tell them about God, but the formation of a godly character (“dignity, respect, respect for authority”) must be accompanied by Biblical teachings, says Mihai Buzidei. says.
Pastor Pavel Krasnean believes older members of the church need to be wise about how they involve their children during church activities. She said: “We were in church and the kids were together on the balcony of the church. The parents kept saying, ‘Don’t move!’ close your eyes! Why did you go outside? ’ Wait a minute, I don’t know if that really works in the long run. The child will listen to you today and close her eyes, but tomorrow she will not open the door. ”
The pastor believes the church needs to strive to “relate” to the children of the church. “We have to do something to help them understand that worship is not bondage. The church is not bondage, it is liberation, it is a work of love. Let’s talk and win them over.”
Tabitha Mitric of Holy Trinity Church is convinced about the role of the church. “At school, you probably have religion class once a week. But Bible school has a special program for them. I started going to Bible school as a child, so this is my You can say it has had an impact on their lives. What we instill in our children’s minds now will help them throughout their lives.”
Rodica Dumitrescu, who coordinates the children’s ministry at the same church, added: they. We will see what kind of people they will become in life, as their foundations are well laid, they become established, and they grow into strong people, talented people, and good people for society and the church. ”
In the Suceava area, hundreds of children attend church Bible schools, and we needed to invest in teacher training to support this work. Pavel Klesnean of New Life Church says his team is “encouraging Sunday school teachers.” We hold an annual conference for them. There are at least 400 Sunday school teachers in the area. ”
Rodica Dumitrescu emphasizes the need for excellence in working with her youngest son. “As a teacher, you have to do what you are told to do, and you have to do it well. You have to do it with passion. You have to do it with dedication. No. As a teacher, you have to live that first.”
“God gave him intelligence, wisdom and discernment, and he will understand,” she added. “I believe that if God is presented correctly, rather than simply as a tyrannical God who attacks and punishes from the beginning, all children should be able to welcome God into their lives and do God’s will for them. I am confident that you can make the decision to live and love God in “Crime.” Let’s show God right. God is righteous, but He is also loving. ”
Published in: Evangelical Focus – Europe
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