Feb 19th
Small Group for Parents
All the research confirms that the number one influence in a child's faith journey is their parents. If parents attend church, their children are more likely to attend. If parents read scripture, their children are more likely to do the same. If parents serve in missions, their children are more likely to follow their example.
With that in mind, if parents participate in a small group to grow in their faith, their children are more likely to engage in small group ministry and deepen their own faith.
JDub is so grateful for the parents who, with the support of our Christian Education department, have stepped up to offer this fantastic small group on Sunday nights from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. We hope you’ll consider being part of this incredible opportunity to grow in faith alongside other parents raising teenagers!
JDub Youth Group - (Sun. Feb 23 ) 5-7pm
Youth Group for all 6th-12th grade students on Sunday from 5-7pm in the Gym at John Wesley UMC. If it is your 1st time youth enter the gym from the door in the back parking lot of John Wesley. We start with a meal and free time, then we move to group games, have a 5-10 minute devotion and finish the time with small groups. You are welcome to invite as many friends as you want.
WNO - (Wed. Feb 19, 26 ) 5-7pm
WNO (Wednesday Night Out) is an all ages event each Wednesday Night at John Wesley UMC. From 5-6pm we offer a meal ($8 per person, children under 12 $4). From 6-7pm we have music ministry for our 6th-12th graders. We also have small groups for adults and children ministry activities from 6-7pm. For more information about WNO sign up for our small group, music ministry, or children's ministry newsletter at the link below.
Middle Schoolers Need for Acolytes
Kelly has volunteered to help recharge our Middle School Acolyte Ministry here is the fantastic message she put out last week:
I have offered to help David get a more formal rotation for acolytes since there has been low participation over the last year or so. This is an important ministry of our church and an easy way to get youth involved. While they may not always enjoy being front and center, a little confidence and consistency can help them get comfortable. Ideally, we are looking for an acolyte and a crucifer for each morning service. If your youth is feeling a little apprehensive, crucifer may be a good stepping stone.
Training is simple and only takes a few minutes. Honestly, someone can be trained in five minutes before they acolyte if you can't make it to a training. But we wanted to offer two sessions to answer questions and let them practice.
For now, since we are trying to get more interest, we are not asking for a monthly rotation commitment. I am including a Sign Up and asking that everyone speak to their youth and pick a service that they would be willing to participate in one of the roles. For the first few months, they can pick the role so that everyone has an opportunity to ease into this. If you have specific questions, you are welcome to reach out to myself or David. Thank you for supporting this project and supporting your youth into Christian leadership!
For 8:30 Services: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5A62FA4F94-54314291-jdub
For 11am Services: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5A62FA4F94-54315645-acolyte
