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May 2008 What is a YMT? YMT stands for Youth Ministry Team and there are going to be six of these.
YMT l = ages 3 and 4
Looking Ahead:
Saturday, May 3, 2008 1:00 until 4:00 Lots of fun and games Hot dog lunch will be served
Invite all of your friends and neighbors and plan
June 22 - 26 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Theme: "Cosmic City"
Thursday, May 8th 6:30 p. m. If you have not been" Safe Sanctuary" trained, please come to this training. For the safety of our children, we have adopted this policy. Come and learn what it is, what it does for us and how it operates. This training is mandatory for working with our children. All nursery workers, vacation Bible School workers, Wednesday night helpers and children’s Sunday School or Children’s church helpers need this training. Questions ! Call Peggy Wilkerson (459-7755) or Sheila Cooper 256-5903 (evenings) or 228-5020(days)
Think you aren’t needed to help with Wednesday nights?
This is a conversation held during a Wednesday night
Kid’s club: Our Wednesday night Kid’s Club needs more helpers. With the number of kids we get, we just don’t have enough time to spend time with Kids who need to know more about Jesus and what He can do for them. We only have a few weeks left until summer. Let’s not turn these Kids loose without giving them the hope of the world. "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This As the first and greatest commandment And the second is like it 'Love your neighbor as yourself 'All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two Commandments'
1. Respect others at all times. In the event the Director of Youth and Children or another youth leader feels that any of the above safety measures have been ignored or abused, the following actions may occur: 1. The student and adult will attempt to solve the issue prior to step 2 and 3. The adult leader should quietly ask the student to step away from any other students in the area and address what safety measure has been disrupted. Both should agree to the solution of the problem before the student is allowed back into the group. Depending on the offense, it may however be needed to skip this step. 2. The student will be asked to call his/her parent or guardian to assist in the solution to the problem. When an agreement between the student and the parent is reached, the student should be allowed to notify the director of youth and children. 3. If neither of the above appears to work, an adult will retrieve the director of youth and children or the next leading adult, so they can contact the students parent/guardian for pick up. Any adult and/or leader has the right to enforce these rulesi
Greetings from Planet York! Just kidding, I saw an old re-nm of Mork from York the other day. That was a great show, good, clean with simple ideas. Too bad the world doesn't stay that simple, huh. I am so impressed with the quality of the leadership that we have in this church. Several adults have stepped forwards and helped with special trips and events over the past year or so. Jean Gay is a great example. In the midst of a chaotic busy adult life in the corporate world, she volunteered her time and to spend the weekend with some girls this past weekend. I can ask Rob for anything to help this youth and know that it will be done. Jill Deal is already thinking about VHS and is already making plans for what! will be doing. I am seeing and hearing more and more the willingness of leaders to step out of the shadows to open up their homes and hearts to get to know these kids. Rob, a concrete post in this youth group is always present and never complains in the midst of sometimes a daunting task. There are some many other leaders that! could name. The point is, is that it is appreciated. Parents, please thank these leaders for theft steadfastness in making the relational God evident in the lives of the children at Highland. As a step in the "Grow and Go" process, we are moving forward with a mentor program. I have about 10 volunteers that are already committed to partner with me and with this faithfUl church to mentor 2 to 3 youth over the next year. The process is simple, safe and fun. The kid will know you care and in turn, no that God cares. On the 16th of February, The leaders and mentors will meet to discuss this program at Ci'Ci's pizza. If you would like to join us to learn more and consider being a mentor, please do. Call me at 828 234 3048 for more specific details. Below is a list of mentors that I have already. Some of these names were taken from last years Grow and Go. Some of the names I have listed as potentials I hoping you will consider. If you do not wish to participate, please let me know. Remember the best lime spent is spent with God. When we invest in the lives of others, it makes a difference!
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