Fiona Miller who writes children’s material and teaches at Qld Theological College, will be hosting a two-day workshop covering topics from ‘How to be an RI instructor’ to ‘Discipline Children as Christian parents’ and even how you can have a positive influence on youth in your community. You’ll learn games that tell the gospel, how to share the story of the Bible and show children the culture of God’s kingdom. 3 sessions, morning tea, and lunch, not to mention that beautiful AC.
The training, handouts, morning and afternoon teas, and lunch are provided but a donation to the Townsville Religious Instruction Committee would be appreciated, either on the day or to BSB: 633-000 Acc No: 155 676 901 Ref: RI Training.
All are welcome to attend. RSVP or find out more by ringing 0407 575 277
Location for all events: Willows Presbyterian Church, 26 Carthew St, Thuringowa Central
Program:
Friday 9 February Day Program
(Particularly for RI but others welcome)
8:30 Registration and Coffee
8:50 Welcome and Worship
9:10 Session 1 – Fiona Millar – Showing and
Sharing Jesus – every second counts
10:00 Session 2 – Mandatory Training – Compulsory
10:45 Morning Tea (provided in the hall)
11:15 Session 3 – Fiona Millar – Answering
Questions & What to say and what not!
12:05 Session 4 – Karen Grenning – Instructors’
2024 Update
1:00 Lunch (provided in the hall)
1:45 Session 5 – Fiona Millar – Craft that
Points to Jesus
OR Coordinators’ Meeting
with Karen Grenning
(Compulsory for coordinators or
representative from each school)
3:00 Finish
Friday 9 February Evening Program
(Parents’ Night)
6:45 – 8.15 Discipling Children – a session for Christian parents presented by Fiona Millar (RSVP 0407575277)
Child minding is available – numbers limited (RSVP 0407575277)
Saturday 10 February
(Relevant to all children’s ministry workers)
9:00 Registration
9:15 Session 1 – Counter-culture: showing children the beautiful life in
God’s upside-down kingdom
10:30 Morning Tea (provided in the hall)
11:00 Session 2 – Gospel shaped group (including behavior management)
12:15 Lunch (provided in the hall)
1:00 Session 4 – Games that teach the gospel / tell the story /
make the point
2:30 Finish
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About the author: Fiona Millar is passionate about prayer, opening the bible and sharing Jesus with women and children. She is married to Gary and has three children. She teaches at Queensland Theological College, writes children’s material, teaches RI, trains new leaders, supports women’s ministry and speaks at conferences.