Erin Pearson
Next Generation Church
Youth and Family Director
408.225.3565 erin@nexgenchurch.com
What is Threshold?
Threshold is a mid-week program for middle school youth sponsored by Next Generation Church. We make friends, play games, sing worship songs, and talk about how faith in Christ is relevent in today's world. To learn more about Next Generation's Youth Ministry Philosophy click here.
When Does Threshold Meet?
Threshold Meets Tuesday Nights from 7:00-8:30 @ The Front Room
What is the Drum Circle?
The Drum circle is co-sponsored by Next Generation Music Academy and Next Generation Youth Program. We drum, eat pizza, and make friends. Our target age group for this is high school, but all ages and families are encourage
What is Kids in a Tent?
Kids in a Tent is our Sunday morning program that meets during Big Church for kids who are able to read fluently out loud in front of other kids
and matured enough to be well-mannered in a classroom that practices respect. This means kids ranging from roughly 8 to about 14 years old. High School students are encouraged to assist teaching this this age! Contact Erin Pearson with your questions about this program.
Parent Announcements!
Tuesday Night Parents! We are in need of 1 parent to stay each Tuesday until we can find more volunteers. Please let me know what days you are available.
Your Kids Need Bibles! Every week we read from the scriptures and I would like each kid to bring their own bible so they can follow along. If there is a financial issue in getting your kid a bible please contact me and we will work something out.
2.25.07- Mardi Gras Party! This is a crazy fun event for the whole family. For more information contact cristina@nexgenchurch.com
4.1.07- Walk it Up-Kick Off During the month of April, Next Generation Church will be focusing on physical health in effort to fully participate in the CROP walk.
4.29.07- CROP Walk Our youth program families will be pariticipating in San Jose's anual CROP walk for hunger.
Parent Resources:
Parenting
Understanding Your Teenager (by Wayne Rice)
The 10 Building Blocks for a Happy Family (by Jim Burns)
How Can I Help?
You can help the Youth Program in many ways whether it is behind the scenes or hands on with the kids.
Current needs:
Sunday morning "tent lesson" volunteers
Tuesday night chaperones
More Youth Devotionals
People willing to lead family service projects
Leader References
Support & networking with local businesses
Sponsors for a lock-in, sleep over, or movie night
There are no small gifts. So whatever gifts you bring, we are commited to placing you where your gift can really shine. Contact erin@nexgenchurch.com to talk more about how you can transform your life through service!
FEBRUARY SCHEDULE!
2.27.07- Threshold cancelled-see you in March!
2.28.07- Drum Circle Don't forget about the Free Pizza
MARCH SCHEDULE!
3.4.07- Kids in a Tent come to our Sunday morning program!
3.6.07- Threshold Topic: 10 commandments
3.7.07- Drum Circle Don't forget about the Free Pizza
3.11.07- Kids in a Tent come to our Sunday morning program!
3.13.07- Threshold Topic: 10 commandments continued
3.14.07- Drum Circle Don't forget about the Free Pizza
3.18.07- Kids in a Tent come to our Sunday morning program!
3.20.07- Threshold Topic: Moses in the Wilderness
3.21.07- Drum Circle Don't forget about the Free Pizza
