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Latest offering from SomersCamp – Presbytery of Port Phillip Youth Ministries
New- Teen Camp and it's a ripper! Down load the Acrobat file and print it out.
15+ camp Application Form 2010 where is god in your life
or check the Somers Camp Website http://somerscamp.com.au/
PORT PHILLIP EAST MONTHLY CHILDREN & FAMILIES MINISTRY UPDATE – SEPTEMBER
1. Children & Families Ministry Symposium Sep 3 10am – 4pm CTM, Parkville
This event is for anyone interested in the practical application of recent local research being undertaken in the area of ministry with children and families. Click here for more information and registration. Topics to be explored include…
· Children as Agents of Pastoral Care
· The Child in 1 Corinthians 13: a more excellent way
· Godly Play, the state of play: UK, USA and Australia
· Exploring children's spiritual expression of 'wonder' in the natural world
· Pastoral Care of Childhood: Assessing models of pastoral care in the light of a developing theology of childhood
2. Thanking Significant Sources
Many different people source resources that end up in this update. In particular, I would like to acknowledge Mary Hawes (National Children's Adviser, Education Division, Archbishops' Council) from the UK, Melissa Cellier & Mary-Jo Zwar (Resource Centre for Children and Families Ministry) from South Australia and Beth Barnett (Baptist Union of Victoria) for their generosity, creativity and willingness to share resources that they come across.
Headaches & Heartaches from Beth
Leading Systems, not People from Beth
Development through the life-span from Mary
Involving Children in Decision-Making from Mary
Evaluating Sunday Schools from RCCFM
2010 International Year of Biodiversity Resources from RCCFM
3. 40 Developmental Assets & 33 Perspectives on Influencing Children’s Faith
Many people at the recent Overflow Training came across the “40 Developmental Assets” for the first time. The Developmental Assets are 40 common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults developed by the Search Institute in the US. Following the original research, the lists are now available for specific age groups. The material relating to Spiritual Development will be of interest to many – as will the link to The Center For Spiritual Development.
Nb. If you didn’t check out What Matters Now in Children's Ministry? from the Cory Centre
last month, let me encourage you to do so. You might even like to try the same process amongst those you lead with.
4. Some Recent Books
· Listening to children on the spiritual journey
Catherine Stonehouse (Joining Children on the Spiritual Journey and Scottie May (Children Matter) highlight the spiritual responsiveness and potential of children and suggest how parents, teachers, and ministry leaders can more effectively relate to and work with children to nurture their faith.
· Children’s Spirituality: what it is and why it matters
From Rebecca Nye (The Spirit of the Child), Children’s Spirituality is described as “A powerful re-affirmation and exploration of the importance of childhood spirituality for the ministry and mission of the church, which will be welcomed by all working in this field”. What more could I say?
· Teaching Godly Play (Revised edition)
Jerome Berryman has now completely revised and expanded Teaching Godly Play to provide an essential handbook for people who have perhaps only experienced taster or introductory sessions of Godly Play. Teaching Godly Play gives practical, adaptable advice that can assist children and leaders grow spiritually through Godly Play.
Nb. Those particularly interested in Godly Play may like to note the national Godly Play Conference planned for July 13-15 2011 in Sydney.
5. Planning Training For 2011
Believe it or not, consideration is already being given by the Training Partnership (comprising Access Ministries, OAC, SU and denominational representatives) of the Children’s Ministry Network to training dates for 2011.
One potential date for Port Phillip East is Saturday June 18 in Frankston. It would be great to hear your comments as to what you would like to see covered and the suitability (or otherwise) of this date. Please e-mail your suggestions/comments to chris.barnett@ctm.uca.edu.au
The major Saturday state-wide Children & Families training events are expected to take place
Feb 26 Ministry to Children Conference
May 28 Overflow or Stories of Childhood Conference TBC
July 30 Stories of Childhood or Overflow Conference TBC
August 13 Creative Children’s Ministry Seminar
Oct 8 Torque Training Day
The major national events Children & Families training events are expected to take place
May 17-20 Leaders to Go Qld
July 13-15 Godly Play NSW
Aug/Sep Messy Church Vic/NSW/SA
Sep 2,3 Symposium Vic
Somers Camp
It's that time of Year again! Fantastic….
And their web site is fantabulous… Check it out
http://somerscamp.com.au/
Somers is not just a summer camp,
in fact it is not even a summer camp,
it's a Presbytery Youth Ministry,
of amazing inventiveness.
Check it out under Ministry Places.
NCYC2011
Dear Members of Presbytery
As per the presentation to the last Presbytery meeting, NCYC11 is almost upon us and the cheap / discounted / money-saving registrations close Sunday 11th APRIL – only $290 per person
If you register from tomorrow, 12th April, 2010, the cost escalates to $349 for individuals or only $320 for group bookings. The Presbytery is offering individuals the opportunity to use the $320 registration fee by using the Presbytery group booking under High St Frankston UC. This congregation is also planning a group tour with group air fares etc. and spending some extra time away but you are not compelled to join them to get the $320 registration fee. You may travel and stay separately but still save some cash on the way to help you get there.
For more details on how to register Go to www.ncyc11.com.au or 07 3377 9759 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 07 3377 9759 end_of_the_skype_highlighting / 0422 443 868 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0422 443 868 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Or Contact Hannah Dungan at mousey_brown@hotmail.com or mobile 0422 628 028 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0422 628 028 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
For details of the PPE group booking tour planned contact Jay Robinson at jay@robinsonfamily.id.au or mobile 0410 465 836 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0410 465 836 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Sending a group to ncyc11? Want all the vital stats? Tour ideas, fundraising, liturgies, program, theme information… please go to the ncyc11.com.au website Download the updated information pack now. (4.7 mb) for your congregational information packs as they are not being sent by snail mail!!!!
Regards
Faye
Faye Sanderson
Presbytery Secretary
Presbytery of Port Phillip East
PO Box 696
NOBLE PARK VIC 3174
Phone: 9005 7776
Email: secretary@ucappep.org
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