child protection / safeguarding training 12th nov

St John’s, Windlesham are running a safeguarding training session on Thurs 12th Nov 7:45-9:45pm.  This is based on the Guildford Diocesan Policy and is open for others to join.  Please contact Stefan Nahajski (stefan.nahajski@btinternet.com) asap if you want to attend.

first aid training

St John’s, Windlesham are hosting British Red Cross first aid training on Sat 11th July.  Two courses are being offered: Save-a-life (£12), which is a 2 hour course and is the Guildford Diocesan minimum recommended training for Child Protection purposes, and a 1 day Basic First Aid course (£40).  Contact the office for more details or to book: office@windleshamchurch.org.uk / (01276) 489408

dan zanes – the welcome table

Dan Zanes and Friends have been performing at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London and doing a fine job of it too!  If you like folk/blues/rock/samba type music then have a listen.  You can read the lyrics and listen to samples of his CD’s at www.danzanes.com.  Specifically, The Welcome Table has some great songs.

There’s a review of the gigs on The Independent web-site.

faith at home, training material

The slides from the 2009 training morning on Faith Development at Home with Jane Butcher from Barnabas are available to download in two formats – either Powerpoint or PDF:

faith at home jane butcher combined pack (pdf)

faith at home jane butcher combined pack (ppt)

The video of the morning is being editted and will be too big to load onto this site so please get in contact if you’d like a copy.

creating sparks 2009 saturday 16th may

Are you a children’s leader, regular helper, occasional pair of hands, thinking about getting involved, or perhaps a member of the clergy?  Then this event is for you – phone 01483 484925 for a booking form.

Keynote speaker: Jim Davis of The Children’s Society
Jim is a member of The Good Childhood Inquiry Panel, and will bring to life their groundbreaking report on the state of childhood today.  Is life really more difficult for children than it was, and if so, why?  And how can we as children’s leaders make it better?

Other highlights include: Nick Harding ‘Boys, God and the Church’; Powerpack Ministries ‘Using Puppets’; ‘Working with Teenage Helpers’; Many more workshops; Worship; Prayer Room; Networking; Bookstalls; Craft Stall.

Creating Sparks 2009 Saturday 16th May, 10.00 – 15.00 at Holy Trinity C of E Junior School, Guildford

su building blocks

Scripture Union is offering Building Blocks, a free training resource designed to help toddler group leaders think through how to be a Christian toddler group, serving their community.

It is a flexible resource for a small group or individuals to read and discuss together where to take their parent and toddler group.  With a mix of background and practical ideas this will help you grow in confidence in sharing Christ in your toddler group.

 

Download Building Blocks and other resources at http://www.scriptureunion.org.uk/Tiddlywinks/ParentandToddlerGroups/69463.id

training morning, sat 14th march

Faith Development at Home

Children’s leaders’ training morning
Sat 14th March, St John the Baptist, Windlesham, GU20 6BL
8:30-12:30am Including breakfast

Nurturing faith at home is key to children’s faith development, so how do we support that in our children’s ministry?   Jane Butcher of Barnabas’ Church Team will talk us through the journey so far and lead us to some of the great ideas that are being tried out around the world.  These training mornings are popular, fun and a great opportunity to get the best training, right on your doorstep.

Incredibly, there’s no charge, we just ask that you register by emailing Jo Wilkins (jo.wilkins@btinternet.com) asap.

duggie dug dug praise party

There is a Praise Party with Duggie Dug Dug taking place on Saturday 28th February, 6-7.30pm at  St Paul’s Church, Crawley Ridge, Camberley, GU15 2AD.  Suitable for 5s-11s but all welcome.

Tickets:  £2 each or £5 for a family ticket.

Posters, flyers available.  Email Jill or call the church office (01276 700210) for more information or tickets. 

children’s worker training, virginia water

Omega Zone Children’s Worker Training Event with Dave Godfrey
Saturday 7th February 10:00 – 16:00
Christ Church Virginia Water, Surrey, GU25 4PT

Jesus’ Passion For Children and it’s Practical Implications
Jesus is passionate for children! This interactive session looks at Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 18-21, and at the practical implications for the church today. It includes a look at underlying principles for children’s ministry and aims to encourage and envision children’s workers for their vital task!

Helping Children Get Excited About The Bible
Teaching the Bible to children is a big challenge!  This session looks at how children process new learning and the factors that influence our teaching. It is also packed with creative ideas to help you bring the Bible to life!

Introducing Children To The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is for all children!  This session equips children’s leaders with helpful ideas on how to introduce children to the Holy Spirit.  It includes tips on how to pray with children and help them to listen to God.

Helping Children To Pray, Praise And Worship
What do we actually mean by prayer, praise and worship?  This session helps to define prayer, praise and worship and gives loads of creative ideas to engage your children.

A charge of £10 per person, payable on the day, will be made. Drinks will be provided throughout the day but please bring a packed lunch.

To reserve places contact Suzanne Derbyshire, Christ Church Children and Family Pastor 07806 638658 suzanne@cc-vw.org.

Training, St Peter’s Farnborough

Children’s and Youth Network Training Event
Saturday 7 February 2009, 9.30am – 3.45pm

Led by members of the Guildford Diocesan Children’s Team,  Camberley YFC, Scripture Union & St Peter’s Church staff.

All day FREE training event for adults and teenagers, volunteer or paid, who work with children and young people.  Although it’s free you will need to pre register, & bring your own lunch.

Youth Culture, Running midweek groups for 7-11s, Using Drama, ‘What realistic expectations can we have regarding the impact of our ministry on the young person?’, Godly Play, Running midweek groups for 11-14s, Children with Severe Special Needs, ‘Dealing with difficult young people.’ Puppets, Children in the 21st C, A listening ear – bring your troubles & struggles for some sharing time, Guitar Hero chill out zone, bookstall.

Register by Saturday 31 January.  Further information from Heather Hughes (Children’s Minister) heather@stpetersfarnborough.org.uk or Martin Cornes (Youth Minister) stpyouthminister@aol.com.