I don't know if you've ever thought about this before, but most likely your child's first experience with church, when they are ready to be apart from you, is in the nursery. It is there that they are first exposed to other caring adults in their church family and begin to form an idea of what church is all about. It's an important step in your child's exposure to the church family. And let's not forget how nice it is as a parent to be able to focus on worship! The nursery is such a vital and vibrant part of our Millersville church, which is why I want to share some of it with you today.
Our nursery is headed up by Shana Stauffer, who does an amazing job with the scheduling as well as all of the small duties that accompany taking care of the nursery.
Typically on a Sunday morning there are anywhere from 7-13 kids crawling and toddling around in the nursery. And the numbers are not going to dwindle any time soon! The kids usually play for awhile and then enjoy a snack at the picnic tables located in the room. Some take naps in the room adjoining the nursery, which is the "quiet" room. And even for the ones who have some separation anxiety (like my own son) it is a warm and loving place to be. Just look at the faces in these pictures! I must say, we seem to have a real talent for producing adorable children.
We also have amazing volunteers who strive to make the nursery a nurturing, fun, and safe place for our kids. They are entrusted with some of the most important and vulnerable members of our family, and for that we are truly grateful. So from the bottom of our hearts, thank you to all who serve in our nursery. May these smiling faces grow up to bless you!
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