Posted March 19, 2002

"I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children,
you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:3 NIV)

The pre-teens of the Cincinnati Church of Christ had the opportunity to make a difference following the September 11th terrorist attacks on New York. They spent a Saturday morning together discussing the event and its impact on our world, and how God must have viewed that day. They also discussed how God looks down on the Earth, and how he must have felt about the deliberate terrorist acts. The children put their talents together and made a giant card to offer their thoughts and encouragements to the courageous public servants that we have in our country. Making a difference is what being a disciple is truly all about. The pre-teens were excited to be able to contribute in their own special way. Each child outlined their own hands on construction paper and then made their own special artwork out of their outlines. They were all arranged on paper with many special personal messages included. The giant card was then sent to the Fire Department of New York City, along with a group picture of the children. Let us all remember that our young teens want to help and have an impact on the world around them. We can start now with "good works" in the community, in our nation, and around the world by making the most of opportunities.