Churches are a place where people go to spend time as a community, loving the fact that they are rejoicing in the life of God. This also means that it is a place where they go to feel safe. No one expects to go to church and risk the safety of their family. We go to church to build a safer community for the children and families who live in our community. Perhaps this is why so much thought and consideration being put into church nursery and Sunday School necessities.
The Beauty of Church Services
When it comes to church services, the goal is to learn and rejoice. People enjoy being around similar minded people, families, who share their values and their beliefs. When they go, they want to go as a family. It is what makes a family unit more complete. However, they want to know that their children, even those that are very young, can attend, without worry. They want to know that kids will not interrupt the services and remain safe when they are there. This is why nurseries are in virtually every church. They accommodate kids of all ages, even the smallest infants.
Necessities for Kids
You may not think about what it takes to set up a church nursery for kids of all ages, but the truth is; a lot of things are needed. Even though infants will only be there a couple of hours, there should be a place set aside for their comfort. This should include places for them to sleep if they are sleepy, play if they are awake, and make friends if they are old enough to play with others.
Churches may have access to tap water in the nursery for mixing bottles. Snacks or finger foods for toddlers. They may have a comfortable bean bag for babies to sit in. They may have toys that toddlers and infants love to play with. As the children grow, their needs will change, so they may also have toys, books, and other items that older kids will enjoy before they are able to sit in on services with their parents. Many churches also have outdoor play areas for older kids to provide them with even more things to do while making friends.
Enjoy the Safety of Church
We all need things to believe in. We should be able to go to church with our family and our neighbors without worry about what may happen to our children when we are there. It is one of the few places that we can go and allow our children to be independent of us and safe from all harm, even if they are still newborns and toddlers. Can you think of any place better than one that is fully prepared to provide safety for your entire family?