Developing Christ

Centered Communiti

es

To reach a younger

generation.

Purpose

is NOT to run a program

illustrate the character of God that bears testimony to His Gospel

How do we do that?age appropriate content with out simplifying or softening the message (e.g.. children live in a real world with real brokenness, The Gospel is NOT a fairy tale.)

engaging them as a WHOLE person

Focus on what is being caught and not what is being taught.

Connect

in their world Not yours

Putting it into Practicewith joy and practicality

Ideas

Kids newsletter (kids write it you post it on your web site: benefits kids reading writing skills, pride in what they do, interest to families schools supporters etc.)

think 2 hour birthday party once a week

theme (know what message you want to be delivered, i.e.: core values: trust, serving, sharing, earth day.)

timing, consistency, positive words of direction,

know your volunteers and let them know specific role

Program layout

MUSICan entire program centered around who they are and expressing their message through music

Format•

• 4:00 Set up, get familiar, greet kids• 4:15 BEGIN WRAPPING UP• 4:20 Start next activity• 4:55 BEGIN WRAPPING UP AND

WASHING HANDS• 5:00 Sit down to eat• 5:25 CLEAN UP AND GET READY FOR

WALK HOME• 5:30 Out the door• 5:45 DEBRIEF

Expressive art

community awarenessthe world of opportunities

VISIT FROM FROM THE LOCAL POLICE FORCE

WE ARE COMMUNITY

THERAPY DOGS

Curriculum

Theme easter

connect points How was your week? How do you celebrate Easter? Did you notice the stores advertising of Easter?

scavenger hunt using the symbols of the Easter Story

meal scrambled eggs and muffins

Format 2• 3:45 Set up, get familiar, greet kids with

snack• 4:00 Introduce the theme / areas of

activity with clear simple instructions• 4:05 Start movement activity• 4:20 activity wind down and transition• 4:25 Start life skills activity• 4:40 activity wind down and transition• 4:45 Start creative activity • 5:00 activity wind down and transition• 5:05 meal• 5:25 wind down and transition• 5:30 walk home• 5:45 DEBRIEF

“curriculum”

Theme - advertising “Jesus asked: who do you say that I am” What do others say about you?

Creative : make your own C.D. label

Movement: dance / break dance

life skill: help prepare part of the meal (understanding your role helps to identify where you fit in the community.

Position

• Site Leaders – All

• Life skills- (cooking, building, etc.)

• Movement (games, sports, etc.) – Amy, Pat

• Creative (arts) - Jonah• Timer – Shelly • Director – Carlo• Float(s) – All

Come Cook With usbuilding community

YOUTH PREPARE THE MEAL

FAMILIES EAT TOGETHER

Format 3-for cooking

brief volunteers and set up workstations

greet kids and divide into three groups: appetizers, main dish, dessert

prepare food

activity: cookbook, painting aprons, nutrition game

set tables and greet parents

eat dinner (kids serve the meal WE eat together)

relax and enjoy families, say good bye

clean up (sometimes parents want to be apart of this...let them its great connecting time!)

not a curriculummight have a themed food or country of foods origination

intentionally connecting with the kids and there skills

intentionally greeting parents and inviting them to be comfortable

think dinner party with your friends/family.