Today was a new adventure for me! Tween Tuesday! 19 tweens showed up for a cookout and games. It was a little crazy, but an organized chaos.
I had met most of the kids at some point, but most were not regulars at our church. So, I had met them in other circles or because they attended once in awhile. There were about 4 I had never met. We divided into 3 groups to make the afternoon more manageable.
We ate and played games that would help them get to know their group members. Soon, I saw them connecting.
Although originally the day was going to be just food and games, I decided to start out the summer event by including some Bible stories. So, each group did a skit based on a parable. They created it, found their own costumes and props, and heard their parable several times. Then, they performed them for each other. Several told me this was their favorite part of the day! So, I am now thinking about ways to include more Bible stories. I love this age and how eager they are to learn!
At the end of our afternoon, I decided we should do candle time, just as the youth does. Their prayers of joy at being there, meeting new friends, and spending the afternoon together were so sweet and sincere! They really took their prayer time seriously, which is an accomplishment for squirrely tweens!
So, where was God today? He directed my plans for this afternoon.
Blessings
Jennifer
I had met most of the kids at some point, but most were not regulars at our church. So, I had met them in other circles or because they attended once in awhile. There were about 4 I had never met. We divided into 3 groups to make the afternoon more manageable.
We ate and played games that would help them get to know their group members. Soon, I saw them connecting.
Although originally the day was going to be just food and games, I decided to start out the summer event by including some Bible stories. So, each group did a skit based on a parable. They created it, found their own costumes and props, and heard their parable several times. Then, they performed them for each other. Several told me this was their favorite part of the day! So, I am now thinking about ways to include more Bible stories. I love this age and how eager they are to learn!
At the end of our afternoon, I decided we should do candle time, just as the youth does. Their prayers of joy at being there, meeting new friends, and spending the afternoon together were so sweet and sincere! They really took their prayer time seriously, which is an accomplishment for squirrely tweens!
So, where was God today? He directed my plans for this afternoon.
Blessings
Jennifer
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