ARE YOU WILLING TO BE A PART OF THE FAITH FORWARD INITIATIVE?

As many of you know, I attended a continuing ed opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa in May. Faith Forward is not so much a program as it is a way of thinking and doing faith. The hope of Faith Forward is to better equip parents, grandparents and other caring adults to pass on the faith to the next generation through simple activities in the home. This is done through focus on 5 areas: Bible, Prayer, Acts of Service, Faith Conversations and Meals Together. We will do some of the activities at church, send home instructions and supplies so you feel equipped to do them at home with others.

Many people want to be more active in their faith at home but don’t know how. Have you ever wanted to do more to instill a love of Jesus in your children but were at a loss of how to do that? Wanted some simple activities to do when you grandchildren or nieces and nephews visit that might strengthen their faith but had no idea where to start? Have you ever had the experience of wanting to pray with your friend or neighbor but felt ill equipped to do so? Then Faith Forward may be exactly what you are looking for.

In the next month, I will be looking for some folks to be part of a leadership team. The commitment is minimal: attending a one hour zoom training session (Sunday, June 28 from 6-7:15pm) and then helping me brainstorm some ways to roll out the program and generate interest.

If you are not on the leadership team, there will still be ways for you to get involved! There will then be other zoom meetings specifically for Grandparents on October 18: 6-7:15pm, parents on October 25: 6-7:15pm and then Triple-A-Adults (adults who are authentic, affirming and available) on November 1: 6-7:15pm. If you are interested in hearing more, would consider being part of the leadership team, please talk with Pastor Rebecca.