Yesterday I had the opportunity to participate in a Student Ministry Parent & Guardian luncheon. David Reed, our Student Minister, asked me to prepare a list of Enrichment Center books for parents and guardians. I followed up asking if I could be there with some of the books. When I got there to set up, he asked if I would share information about the Enrichment Center at the end of the luncheon.
Click here to open the handout: FHBC Enrichment Center Parenting Teens Mediagraphy Fall 2024.pdf
- One of the funny experiences was a parent commenting to me in a surprised voice "Look at all these recent books!" I took that to mean she thought we only had out of date books on parenting.
- A stressful experience was coming up with what I was going to say at the end. I ended up basing my 3 minute time on EC connections to what the main speaker shared.
- Awkward and embarressing moment was forgetting one of our best users names.
- And a thrilling moment was when David kept thanking me for a great job! He said "Let's do this again!"
- Most hopeful thought is seeing these parents and their kids use the Enrichment Center. Our location is a long way from the Enrichment Center.
My next age group ministry opportunity is December 9 when I get to read a book with preschoolers during their Preschool Christmas Party.
How about you? Please share your age group ministry opportunities and connections.
Morlee
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Due to an overspent budget, our preschool ministry had to cancel their Preschool Christmas Party. Our first of several preschool storytimes will be January 13.
Enjoyed talking with a couple of parents of teenagers yesterday as they looked through the new books we introduced to them during our recent Youth MInistry Parent and Guardian Luncheon.
Will you be participating with any age group Christmas or Hannukkah activities?
Very pleased with the response so far to the book list and the special display. I wrote a blurb for our youth ministers to put in their weekly email to parents this week.
Share with us what you have been able to do with the age group ministries in your church or synagogue.