24 April 2006
Young people
Our young people's discussion meeting has limped along for a while. Last time, despite careful advertising of the meeting no one came, apart from Chris, the other leader, so it's probably sensible to draw a line under it. Discussions didn't quite work. So what do we do next? We have a Sunday Club teachers' meeting this week which will try to be creative, but I thought an idea or two might emerge here.
I'm going to try to track down a copy of Mike Yaconelli's book Contemplative Youth Ministry; I've read intriguing reviews of it and I like his book Messy Spirituality which I read in Holy Week. Joining forces with another local church is another idea. What do you think? What worked for you when you were young? What do we have that is good and attractive, and how should we share it?
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I got the book, only it's by Mark Yaconelli, not Mike. What are the chances of that?? But it looks very good. First quote - how do young people see adults? Adults have no friends, no passion, and they're always stressed out.
Posted by: Stuart Jenkins | 24 April 2006
Difficult with a small group. Not sure about joining. Past experience shows tendency for smaller group to be assimilated by larger.Is there a real desire or need for such a group? A greater problem seems to be other interests being prefered by and taking youngsters away on Sunday. mornings.
Posted by: R Ll Whittaker | 28 April 2006
As to the quote about adults. Not this one.
Posted by: R Ll Whittaker | 28 April 2006
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