coordinate kids alive this summer (of course with the help and direction of rima). i think this would be a great thing to do as my project because it can be pretty directly related to what i want to do after high school (become a teacher, for anyone who didn't know...). i think it would be fun to work on kids alive and help put it together this year instead of just being a leader for one of the groups.
rima and i have spent some time talking about the curriculum for this year and i've chosen my favorite ones so far and given my input...it looks like it could be pretty cool. we've also talked about some possibilities for a group of youth to take on kids alive instead of adults. that conversation came about before my senior project idea did, but i think it would still be cool to have a group of high schoolers who are the core leaders of the whole week instead of just adults.
here are my thoughts on having hs leaders, not adults:
- the younger kids already look up to us, as high schoolers at church etc., even if we don't realize it
- kids learn by example...especially the example of those they look up to. US.
- this could be a great experience for us- building leadership skills, trusting God for ideas and direction, loving one another
- building big/little sister/brother relationships within the church- discipleship starting at a young age
overall, i think it would beneficial for everyone involved if kids alive was led by a group of students, not adults. i'm still praying about this whole idea, but at this point, i think i'm ready to take it on.
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Last two years I did games for kids alive. And I would say that I related better with them (the kids) because I was a "kid" and they could relate to me because I wasn't a "adult"
Just saying
looks like you've got your games person all lined up, lauree!
awesomeness.
thats a good idea. i remember when i helped out with kids alive (and even awana) the kids really looked up to the youth leaders. i'm sure they looked up to the adults too.. but i think sometimes the adults (and rightfully so) feel more like a parent rather than a friend or person to imitate.
so yeah, this is a fun idea. i hope you keep me posted on how the planning and such goes. :)
plumby idea, i must say!
marm
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