The people were not to plant or harvest in that year. By celebrating the Year of Jubilee, the Israelites would demonstrate total dependence on God to provide for their needs. They would give priority to people, demonstrating concern for those who were poor and those less fortunate. Your Church Ministers to Children with LiFE 1. LiFE sessions bring together children of the same age and maturity levels in small groups, thus encouraging interactive learning.
LiFE sessions are specifically concerned with exploring, learning about, and experiencing faith.
LiFE leaders are members of children's own faith community. Impress them on your children. By offering a program of spiritual nurture especially for children, your church gives children the message that it cares about them. It affirms that children are important members of the family of God, important enough that caring adults will spend time and devote effort to their spiritual well-being. Since 2000 is a multiple of 50, it is a Year of Jubilee.