This week was interesting for the youth.
We actually did our valentines youth in church last Thursday.
We had to do it early because of scheduling. But it was still a nice program.
It was one of our plans this year to make a "Valentines" youth night.
What we did special in this youth night different from our typical youth nights is that before the event took place, we challenged each other (youth leaders) to express love to the youths we invited days before the event. So, the target for was mainly the leaders in this occasion.
Challenging each other was a great motivator for the leaders to take action. It was like a game(almost), but in a sincere way, to see how we would show love to the youth and see who could do "better" or be more "creative " in their approach.
Some leaders took out a few of the youths out for a group dinner. Some leaders went to make scheduling times to hang out personally for a one to one interaction. Some just made time to play video games with them or played sports with them.
All in all it is good way for the leaders to get-to-know the youth. We did this challenge to be more interactive with youth and not just be in contact in church settings. I think leaders sometimes get too caught up in always focusing on the programs and lessons then forgets about the relationship aspect.
So with an activity to go out and not be in a "church" setting, I think it's a good way to build relationships with the youths. Also, it's a way in which the leaders can possibly meet the youths' friends who may not be believers and have an opportunity to share the gospel.
When the event finally started, we noticed the youth was more comfortable, and open to us. Also, some new faces arrived.
Amen!
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