Having children and youth participate in worship services or Sunday morning hospitality makes for young people who realize they have an important role to play in our congregation and it leads to stronger intergenerational connections that . It helps other kids see we are a place that values children and their gifts. For example, one child had the idea that ushers on each side could have some of the quiet fidget bags with them, to just give to families with young children as they arrive. Such a good idea, since some families don't know about those bags that live under the back table.
Much appreciation to the dynamo team of the Membership and Hospitality Committees for welcoming the idea of having children and youth join their team. Last night there was a fabulous evening of fellowship over pizza followed by a training for all ages. Keep an eye out for a young person helping as an Assistant Usher or Assistant Greeter sometime soon! Make sure to give them some extra appreciation for this brave step into responsibility!
Above: Tina Muncy of the Safety Committee explains the fire drill protocol to the whole group.
Above: All the kids got to practice ringing the bell. How can you not love doing that?
Below: Lead usher, Rhoda Chickering, give the run down on ushering responsibilities.
Above: Janet Poeton shares tips for running the elevate.
Below: A powerhouse group ~ some of the people that helped pull the evening together.
Above: Linda Sproul and Abby Colihan train a new bunch of baristas.
Above: Sandal Kate and Kristina Kane show the ropes (and the flags) to new greeters.
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