There are always cool things going on in our ministry, but this week, you’ve got to hear about this one . . .  [Tell your volunteers about a recent win in your ministry.]

Here are a few things coming up in our ministry . . .

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Next month, we’re hosting an event for teenagers and the parents (or parent figures) who love them. We’d love to see you there!

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: VOLUNTEER MEETING(S)
Now that the school year is off to a great start, it’s time to learn and grow together at our very first volunteer meeting of the year! We hope to see you there as we learn about [add your own topic(s)] together.

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: SUMMER CAMP
This summer, we’re planning an incredible camp experience for students! If you’d like to join us, make sure you’re registered before the deadline.

WAITLISTED: A 4-WEEK SERIES ON DOUBTS & QUESTIONS
WEEK 2 BIG IDEA: While we’re waiting, God is faithful.

SERIES OVERVIEW:

You know that feeling you get when someone makes you a big promise? You probably feel excited, but you might feel a little skeptical too — especially when that promise gets delayed . . . and delayed again . . . and again. If you have to wait long enough for something you were promised, you might start to wonder when you’ve waited long enough. Eventually, you might even give up hope. In this 4-week series, we’ll meet a handful of people from Scripture who each spent a long time waiting on God. From the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Paul and Silas, King David, and Joseph, we’ll discover that God has a plan, but we might have to wait for it, and we’ll be reminded that, while we’re waiting, God is faithful, God is listening, and we should never give up, because God’s not giving up on us.

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We’re talking with teenagers this week about waiting on God, but let’s be honest — sometimes we need some encouragement when we’re waiting too. If that sounds familiar, check out this EPISODE of the podcast Youth Ministry Answers, where Tommy Nixon, CEO of Urban Youth Workers Institute, shares what he’s learned about growing spiritual resilience during painful times of waiting.
At least once this month, choose a volunteer to celebrate. Add their picture and a few sentences about what makes them awesome!

We want to be awesome at training and equipping our volunteer team, so here’s a question: is there anything you wish we taught you or better prepared you for?