Carol Truesdale

Renae Smith

Carol Truesdale and Renae Smith (from the US or A) conducted the Discipleship Seminar for HopeKids Ministry last night. Met them the day before for some sharing, chit chat and dinner at the Bedok Market. Then sent them home to their host family in Punggol and Sembawang where Renae sang Christmas Carols with my second daughter Mei Si for an hour or so....

Hmmm singing christmas carols in July ? ... only happens with children.

5 things (of much more) I learned yesterday...

1) Mentoring kids in prayer (or anything else for that matter

So stand side by side, say a few lines then let them say a few. Don't let it become an adults ministry where only adults pray.

2) Grab their attention, survey what they need ...
Infact I remembered last Sunday, i was watching Fantastic Four with Wie Wie kids, Slyvinna her niece, also a HopeKid told me "Uncle Hong Teck, make this into a lesson!". Really this is what they want!

3) Effective Discipline

- Reflect their feelings
- Give them choices
- Be consistent

Powerful 3 points

4) Children church should be like a (second) home to them.

Be comfortable with dialogue with kids.

5) Best way to connect them to God is when you are connected to God!

Take things from your own life to connect them... ah ha .. that's where journalling helps to keep track of what is happening in our own life.