Aug

16

Youth Director’s Debut

Filed Under Youth Ministry 

This is my first of many blogs (I hope). Today, I want to express my thanks for you hospitality and give you an update on the status of our ministries to the youth and children. First, Camille and I cannot tell you enough how thankful we are to be here, living and working among you. We know that we are loved because of your commitment to pray for us and your gracious hospitality. We thank God for you, and we are praying for you as well.

Second, I have throughly enjoyed getting to know the youth over the last month. They are a great bunch who are genuinely excited about participating in the life of the church. On Wednesday nights, we have just concluded a study on the book of James. During our Youth Fellowship, on Sunday nights, we take time to review and discuss the Sunday evening sermon. My hope is that our youth will learn how to listen to sermons better, and, therefore, appreciate the preaching of God’s Word even more.

Our trip to Memphis was a success. The 26 students and four chaperones had a great time. The BBQ was wonderful, the Zoo was fun, and the Redbirds were victorious. Trips like this one help to grow the bonds of friendship among the youth and help me to know them better. Thank you, FPC, for giving us the opportunity to go.

Finally, I want to give an update on recuitment for Children’s ministry activities on Sunday and Wednesday nights. Currently, four of you have expressed an interest in taking part in these ministries. We need six more volunteers to maximize the affectiveness of our children’s ministry programs and to minimize the burden of responsibility on our leaders. Remember, each class needs two leaders to share the load of weekly planning and teaching. Let me know if you are willing to volunteer by calling me at the church or emailing me at carroll@fpckosciusko.org.

Please, continue to pray that our youth and children would “grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18a). Pray that He would use you and me to that end.

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