# @breyeschow on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C_wUqLGScRO
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/23172043-breyeschow-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-09-10T23:27:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bruce Reyes-Chow (@breyeschow) — https://gondola.cc/breyeschow

## Caption

Hot + Take + Tuesday: The Children's Message — If you need permission and justification to get rid of them, you're welcome

To read the post, type "puppets" in the comments, and the link will be sent to your DM. You can also go here: https://theamalgamation.substack.com/p/hot-take-tuesday-the-childrens-message

Excerpt . . . "For those of you not connected to church life, many (most?) church services often have a time dedicated to a “Children’s Message.” The children are invited to the front, and the leader attempts to convey some important faith concepts to whoever may be there on that Sunday. Sometimes, a prop is used; other times, a story is read; and for the truly gifted, puppets. There is often a time for the children to respond (cue: cute answer often given by the precocious pastor’s kid), there is generally a “repeat after me” prayer, and then the children are often dismissed to church school . . . though some return to the pews to sit with their chosen adult.

After 30 years of either having to prepare, lead, or watch them unfold, I am a big proponent of eliminating the Children’s Message.

You read right—GET RID OF THE CHILDREN’S MESSAGE.

Honestly, I do not think this is that bold a statement to make these days, but if you have picked up your pitchfork or are looking for the unsubscribe button, hear me out."

Read on by typing "puppets" in the comments to receive the link.

#worship #childrenstime #childrensmessage #christianed #christianeducation #childrensministry

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bruce Reyes-Chow | @breyeschow | https://gondola.cc/breyeschow | Writer/Author |

## Tags

childrensministry, childrensmessage, childrenstime, christianeducation, christianed, worship

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