Starting a new school year

Well it's hard to believe but summer is actually starting to wind down. To me it seems like summer just started. Maybe your preparing for the last "big" event of the summer. Perhaps your just trying to make sure programs get through the summer or your recovering from the summer already. Either way this can be an important time in ministry. Here are a couple things to help you transition into the fall.

First, finish well. After all summer isn't over yet. There is no need to throw in the towel or enter cruising mode. There are still events and programs in the summer that need to be done. But not just thrown together. These need to be carried out with excellence, just like the rest of your children's ministry. Make sure that you finish the summer as strong as it began. 

Secondly, look forward. The fall is coming so what's happening in your ministry? Fall festival, family nights, maybe a big children's event. Start looking ahead and planning now. That way your not scrambling last minute. 

Thirdly, get involved. Schools soon will be back in session, so how could you get involved? Maybe it's first priority, eating lunch with the kids, helping one of the ball teams, or even just bringing some snacks for the teachers. Anyway you can meet with the kids outside of church is a plus.