In this message, Pastor Josh cast a compelling vision for LifeSpring as an intergenerational church—one where every generation is valued, needed, and actively participating in the life and mission of the body of Christ.

Using the image of a 1,000-piece puzzle missing a single piece, he reminded us that the church is not complete when any group is sidelined. When young and old are not serving and growing together, we function without our full strength or impact.

Drawing from Mark 10 and Matthew 18, we saw how Jesus not only welcomed children but elevated them, calling adults to adopt childlike faith marked by dependence, humility, and wonder. Children are not future members of the Kingdom; they are participants now. In the upside-down Kingdom of God, the small and overlooked are often the very ones through whom God displays His power.

At the same time, Pastor Josh honored the wisdom and spiritual maturity that comes with age. Scripture affirms that gray hair is a crown of splendor, and the wisdom gained through long obedience to Christ is a gift meant to be shared. An intergenerational church thrives when younger voices are welcomed and older voices are trusted.

This message challenged us to reject two common mistakes: underestimating young disciples or isolating them into ministry silos disconnected from the broader church. Instead, we are called to create space for kids and students to serve, lead, and grow alongside the whole body right now. Because in the body of Christ, every part matters.

As we move forward, may we continue to invest boldly in the rising generation, share our wisdom generously, and become the kind of church that reflects God’s Kingdom at LifeSpring as it is in heaven.