Erin Mercer currently serves as the Children's Ministry Board Chair, and her family has been members of BSUMC for 12 years.
The meaningful experiences I've had during my time in Children's Ministry are too numerous to count. The observations heard in Children's Sunday School are often profound, and I have found myself drying my eyes more than a few times. Having a front row seat to the wonder, humility, and eternal hope of children always points me to Matthew 18:4-5 where Jesus tells us "Those who humble themselves like this little child will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me."
Serving in a large scale event such as VBS has opened my eyes to God's incredible provision through the Body of Christ. I learned to not sweat the details, but to pray about them, and watch God provide! This was usually in the form of a talented church member, a willing and caring teacher, a youth committed to service, or even a child emptying their piggy bank to contribute to the VBS mission project.
Experiencing God's glory through the participants and volunteers of Children's Ministry has blessed me immensely.
