The Importance of Events

Have you ever wondered why churches host so many events? After all, isn’t it really about the weekend service and the message being taught? The answer is yes, the weekend service is essential for a growing and vibrant relationship with the Lord, but there’s more to being planted in the church than just attending service every Sunday morning.

The weekend service is about spreading the message of Jesus Christ; it’s about helping visitors connect and regular attendees grow in their faith. But beyond growing in their faith, parents and kids alike are looking for a relational experience where they can connect with others. Parents specifically aren’t simply bringing their kids to church to learn about God, but in the hope that their children will establish relationships with other kids and other families that share the same values.

On the weekends, we intentionally spend a lot of time helping kids connect with a God that is real and a forever friend. We spend time in worship and in the Word. However, during the duration of the service, there isn’t always the time and the opportunity for kids to interact with one another and establish friendships and relationships. This is where events come into play.

At Valley Family Church we offer a wide variety of events for kids. Some of these events are for kids of a specific age group, others are geared toward boys or girls and some are focused on the entire family. The goal behind each one of these events is to connect kids with kids or families with families. 1 Corinthians 15:33 tells us that “bad company corrupts good morals” or good character. We want each and every child that comes through the doors to have an opportunity to be in good company and have an outstanding set of morals and character. In the end, we endeavor to have kids who love God and have friends who help and support them in sharing the love of God with others. We see kids who live out Proverbs 27:17 “as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

Events are an essential way to help kids and families form these relationships. In an effort to provide these opportunities to kids and families on a regular basis, we endeavor to host at least one Kids ministry event per month. While our events range in price, we try to keep the cost as low as possible so that all families can participate.

Here are some examples of the more popular Kids Ministry events we host at Valley Family Church:

·         Pizza/Movie Nights

·         Glow Bowling

·         Princess Tea Party

·         Sporting Events

Events are a lot of work; there is a lot of planning and promoting that goes into a well-run event. However, they are essential to a healthy ministry! I hope you feel inspired and motivated to evaluate your events and look for areas you can improve.  

Shon