What we did.
Families went to church and the
Children sat in the pews with their
Parents.
In my German church my five brothers sat
With Dad, while I sat on the other side with
Mom.
It didn't matter if we got bored.
We never stayed home unless we
Were sick.
Today young people simply stop
Going to church.
I'm sure there are lots of reasons.
But not all of them have left.
This morning a family walked down the
Aisle and sat across from me;
Mom, Dad, and five children.
The teenage boys followed the
Pastor's sermon with open
Bibles.
The younger ones sat quietly.
Perhaps the kids were bored.
But even if they were, I know from
Experience that boredom wouldn't
Hurt them.
I admired the parents.
They displayed a quiet commitment to
God and to their family.
I couldn't help but stare, and
Remember, and
Wish that families sitting together in
Church was still the normal thing to do.