My Friends Daughter

Ok -- children know hypocrisy - and it is impossible to make others do, commit, or honor that which you do not. If going to church is good for your children then it is good for you -- or so they are thinking. Worship is a family experience and that which you learn on Sunday should be discussed and implemented in your daily live. Remember the family who prays together stays together, as my mom always said. Not sure why you are not going-- but there is no time like the present to work on those things and be with your family. You won't regret it.

Keep doing it anyway, try to go to church more regularly, and over time the looks will stop. Has "the look" stopped you from doing anything else before?

God's on your side.
CS

yeah, I ditto the just keep going advice. Just make it a family tradition to go every week. And the funny looks will turn into excitement, especially if the church home is where your family is supposed to be. If it's not a fit for one of your kids or husband, try another church home. My 4 yr old son absolutely loves going to church -- he shouts "hurray, it time's for church!" He loves the songs and activities they do.
Is there a kids' program for your kids to do while "big" adult church goes on. Sometimes the main church service is way over little kids' heads and it seems boring to them to sit still that long. My church offers a children's program while "big" church goes on...and basically it's church for little ones -- worship songs done their way (with dancing) and kid activities, storytime....even playtime.
Soon you'll make friends there and so will your kids and hubby. As for you and your husband, try getting involved in a small group or Bible study so you can meet others in the church.
I've made some great lifelong friends at church .... they really know ME, the real me....and they love me anyway.

Also, go out for an exciting or unusual lunch after church... like going to a pizza buffet, Lubby's or even McDonalds. Those are great family bonding times to talk about what happened at church.

Whatever you do...don't give up. Church .... a relationship with Christ strengthens the family and will bring you closer. I've already had great deep spiritual conversations about God with my son. It's so amazing.

I agree that you need to set the example if you want your kids to go to church. Church won't be important to them if it isn't to you.

With that said, the next thing you would need to decide is if you are looking for a church because of the social aspects or finding a church that only gets its authority for what it does from God's word. Are you going to socialize or to worship God the way he wants (as outlined in the Bible). Many churches these days don't follow the teachings in the Bible but instead care more about making it fun for people to come so they will give more money. Don't get me wrong -- church is FUN! Especially when it follows the Bible exactly!

Good luck in your search.