As we get ready to enter the busy holiday season, I wanted to take this opportunity to make you aware of a couple new opportunities within our Children and Families Ministry!
Since my arrival at AFBC, I have noticed a strong desire for more events that meet parents where they are, giving them opportunities for fun (with and without their little ones) and equipping them with resources that they can use in their everyday lives with their families. While we have begun to do this in some small ways, I am excited to introduce a new event just for parents that will take place on Sunday, November 17th. We will meet in the Roberts Building from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to have some fellowship time over a meal, discuss some parenting/family resources, and learn some family spiritual practices. The goal is for this event to be the first of many, so please bring ideas, and we will have some conversation about what the future of our family ministry could look like!
In order for this event to happen, we also wanted to provide something for the children and youth of our parents so that they can attend their event worry free! So, while the parents are in the Roberts Building, the children and youth will be having a movie night outside on the grassy area near our church office (weather permitting). If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll just move the party inside! Either way, there will be a meal provided, chaperones to supervise, and even childcare for any of our babies and toddlers! Both events are free of charge, but because there are so many moving parts, we just ask that you register your family for this event ASAP using the following link: https://subspla.sh/w4bscgr/. This will help us determine how much food and childcare we need!
Lastly, I want to introduce our new Winter Retreat for children in grades 3rd-6th! This event is made available through CBF of Georgia and will take place on January 10th-12th at Rock Eagle in Eatonton, Georgia. The total cost for each child is $100 (which includes a $50 deposit up front). The deadline to register is Wednesday, November 20th, so please use the following link to make sure you sign up by then: https://subspla.sh/ttnhjyq/. If you have a child that has been unsure about summer camp or overnight trips in the past, this would be a great opportunity as it would only be two nights away from home. Lots of fellowship, recreation, and spiritual enrichment will be had through the following activities: worship, arts & craft, fun sports, Bible study, and missions. I am excited for this new opportunity and the relationships that will be made there!
If you are someone who wants to plug into these events, great! We hope to see you there! If not, you probably know someone who would, so please help me in connecting with young families and spreading the word! I am thankful for our families and the many people striving to make our church a more welcoming place for all! May it continue to be so!
In truth and love,
Matt Waller
mwaller@fbcaiken.org
(704) 466-2321
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