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 A Short Rundown on JFM
JESUS FOR ME is a group of young, dynamic and energetic
volunteers who get together on Friday evenings to give kids
from grade 1 to grade 7 a place of meeting with God and at
the same time have a great time.
Every JFM evening starts off with registration, a welcome
and prayer. The theme for the evening is introduced and a
scripturally based message and memory verses is presented to
the group. The kids enjoy a craft session that links up with
the message and allows them to apply what they
have learned to their daily lives. The evening is ended with
some fun and games and a group prayer.
What is important is that all is planned to bring across the
message of God, his love for us all and the salvation we can
experience through Jesus Christ even as small children. From
the games right through to the crafts the message of God is
recognized. The teaching of memory
verses are very successful and there are always
children that can remember the verses from previous weeks.
What a wonderful way to get to know God’s word.
On 17 August we are starting with a series called “The Light
Factory”. Not only are we going to make the area look like a
factory, the leaders are also going to be dressing up
according to the theme.
All the leaders involved with JFM come together for planning
and guidance with Gail the JFM leader. In this way the
leaders are also spiritually fed and grow in their
individual giftings.
Things to look forward to for the rest of the year is a
“disco”, prize giving , end of year party and a lot of fun
in between. Parents please encourage your kids to come and
join us in learning about God and sharing in the fun.
Looking forward to seeing all the kids
at JFM.
Lizan v
Heerden (Leader)
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From The
Children’s & Youth Ministry
The first month of me being involved in this ministry has
been absolutely awesome. Many challenges and new ways of
doing things and people to meet are met with equally exiting
rewards of seeing children grow in their faith and leaders
grow in there gifting and leadership.
Saturday 28 July saw all leaders and helpers involved in a
workshop brainstorming about the whole children’s and youth
ministry. Many positive aspects were noted as well as areas
needing growth especially as far the youth ministry is
concerned. All leaders are very exited and motivated to make
this important ministry a success.
 Children are an integral part of God’s family and as such
are an important part of the church family. As a group
during the workshop we set up a vision and mission statement
specifically for children’s and youth ministry based on the
greater vision and mission statement of the church.
The suggested statement is:
“God has called us to bring the children and youth of Valley
to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to grow to be more
Christ-like and to show God’s love and healing to his
community. We want to know God’s will and understand what he
wants us to do.”
For the rest of the year we have many exciting things
planned for all.. I look forward
to the opportunity to work and have fun with all the kids
young and “mature”.
Blessings
Debbie
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