Shepherding the Flock: Lesson 38 Reaching the Whole Family
(Cloze test 134)

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One of the most important ministries you will have will be to on . This you will do by to be obedient to God in to their
children. Here are a few suggestions:

1. and about the responsibility of parents to surround their children with . Deut. 6:6-9 and are fine texts for this, as well as .

2. Encourage parents to to their children’s Christian friends. Show them the of being enthusiastic, loyal and and church supporters for the . One of the essentials for a strong family is .

3. Keep your congregation . Encourage the believers to the children of other families. Have activities that will with all the children and young people of the congregation. God’s people should not be .

4. Instruct parents of grown children about the evils of a severe dowry system. Many young people fall into sin because of the demands of an excessive dowry payment that makes holy matrimony impossible for many years.

Children are a , and leading them to the Saviour will be a in your congregation, a joy that will last through eternity.

Discussion - Consider each of the four points given above. Will they be practical helps for your congregation? Can you suggest other thoughts?


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