We are excited about the upcoming Middle School Series!
Looking ahead to the start of our next Series, on January 5th . . .
A big thank you is in order for each of you who have already signed up to provide Hospitality, Set Up, Clean Up, and Small Group Leading! Thank you for being early-adopters!!
Unfortunately, we were unable to recruit the necessary volunteers to serve as Small Group Leaders. We cannot continue to implement a Small Group model of Youth Ministry without adults serving as Small Group Leaders. After prayerful discernment and consideration we have decided on a plan which addresses the need for Small Group Leaders and will allow us to provide the Small Group model, which we know best benefits the youth. We have alphabetically assigned every family who did not voluntarily sign up, to have one parent/guardian to serve as a Small Group Assistant on one of the remaining 11 Sundays. In this volunteer role, you will be primarily providing crowd control and, in collaboration with the Lead Small Group Leader, keeping the youth involved in the dynamics of the Session. There is no “teaching” or “necessary planning” involved in this volunteer role.
Here is some of the reasoning behind our decision why:
- This scheduling provides the most workable and flexible solution for everyone involved.
- This scheduling takes into consideration parents’ overtaxed schedules with family and home commitments.
- This scheduling, based on all of the information we’ve gathered, offers the most viable solution for all concerned.
- This scheduling requires minimal commitment, preparation, and work from parents while providing a safe environment for our youth, and attempts an opportunity for growth in the faith for all involved.
Thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation with this new policy which will allow us to continue to offer a regular opportunity for our youth to grow in their faith!
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Thank you for your support and understanding as we undertake this new plan.
Happy Advent!
-V