Why We Kneel in Church

Rev. Madeline talks with children about a line from the psalm, “come, let us bow down and bend the knee, and kneel before the Lord our maker,” and asks when people kneel in church, such as during Communion, prayer, confession, or the communion prayer. The children suggest kneeling is a way to talk with God, and she explains that physical actions in worship communicate meaning: kneeling makes us shorter and reminds us to look up to God, expressing humility, honor, and giving glory to God because we owe everything to God. She notes not everyone can kneel and it isn’t required, but invites them to think about its meaning when receiving Communion. She adds that singing is another way to honor God and invites the children to sing and join Mr. Adam.00:00 Welcome and Psalm00:20 When We Kneel01:06 Why Kneeling Matters01:53 Humility Before God02:37 Not Everyone Can Kneel02:58 Honor Through Singing