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Dear Parents and youth,
At our meeting on Wednesday, June 1, seventeen adults and one student met to brainstorm about what we would like to have our children experience in their faith journey while in the middle/high school programs at Third Church.
The responses that came from this group are categorized as follows:
________ Faith Instruction
Small groups/Bible study
Spiritual growth
Trusted listeners/mentors
Integrated programming among:
Youth groups
Sunday school
Worship
Youth group choir
Biblical literacy
Hearing faith stories of others (adults included)
________ Sense of Community
A place to belong
Students know they are wanted
Close-knit peer group
Off-site church activities
Youth activities with other churches
________ Connecting the gospel in a relevant way/Outreach
Ensuring that programming is presented in a way that connects to youth
Creating opportunities for all people to understand the gospel
Students (including upper-el) take ownership for service projects
________ Increased youth participation/responsibility
Involvement in worship
Mutual teaching opportunities
(Youth teaching adults – ie: Adult Ed; Youth teaching children)
More interactions between youth and younger children
Contribution of gifts and talents
Please prioritize your preferences by RANK ORDERing the above categories
(with 1 as highest priority). Highlight specific ideas that interest you.
Note:
Some ideas that were given would require a congregational shift:
- Entire church fulfilling baptismal vows
- Intentional welcoming of youth
- Opportunities for shared worship (youth and adults together)
- Open-minded adults
- Increased parent involvement
Return top sheet via e-mail
OR
Bring to church with you for our next meeting:
Weds; June 8
6:30-7:30 pm
Room 12
Regards,
Nate, Marcia, Kama