Recently I confessed something to my teens. I don't usually do that because then it appears to them that I am not perfect (which I am.) Here is the confession.
I have learned a lot while working here at LFCN. I have learned a lot about church and a lot about myself. Something that I have discovered about myself is that I am very good at providing times for them to get together and have fun. I can plan a party like it's my job. (wait a minute......) What I seem to struggle with is what I promised myself I was not going to do. I get so wrapped up in entertaining them that I forget that we are not there for entertainment. I confessed that I am failing them by not providing sufficient avenues for deep spiritual growth.
I have decided that I am going to plan a Spiritual Retreat.
Here is my problem. I have never done this before. I would like to get some input on cool places you've been, activities you have done, speakers that were there , etc.... Mostly the first two...unless you know some speakers that you think would be amazing. Please feel free to mention anything. I can't promise I'll use all of the ideas, but I love to hear my different options....
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I think the best thing you can do is to pick a topic for the retreat. It will make it easier to plan everything else. It would also help if you knew somebody really great that would help you plan ;]
One thing that teens tend to connect to is experience...
You might try a modified "prayer room" at the retreat - a graffiti wall is a great idea.
The other thing that I have experienced that can be intensely powerful is sharing of communion. If you want more details, e-mail me...
Love the idea of a graffiti wall. Iv'e seen it used in several different ways and it is always powerful. Once used it on shirts, similar the the Clothes Line Project, it was really cool!
and then as a reminder you should hang it up in the teen room, so they can remember how God moved in them...Your doing great. Seeing God work through you in a whole new way
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