TBC Youth Group

On Friday, we paired up with Urban Promise again, and went to visit with some other Youth Groups from the area, at Islington Evangel Centre (IEC). It was a good night, and I think everyone enjoyed themselves. Unfortunately, not many of the older kids were there; I don’t know if it’s because we met earlier than usual (6:30 instead of 7:00), and they couldn’t make it, or if it was just because they weren’t interested. (Maybe some came too late, and found us gone? I’d told people that they had to be there for 6:30, sharp, or they would miss us, but it wouldn’t be the first time that they didn’t listen. On the other hand, I didn’t get any calls on my cell, so that’s probably not the case.)

We started off the night with a “getting to know each other” game; we were given a set of questions, and had to find people we hadn’t met before, who could answer the questions. (e.g. “find someone with an interesting name, and find out what it means,” or, “find someone who can recite all of the words from the opening theme from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”)

After that, we had some food. I think most of the kids were still sitting in their own groups, although the hope had been that they would mix a bit. But you have to take baby steps, right? You can’t expect them to suddenly make instant friends with strangers.

When we finished the food, it was time for a movie. Unfortunately, I had to miss the movie, so I can’t talk much about it, because I had to give someone a quick ride home, during that time. (I was told that it was a modern-day version of the Good Samaritan.) I got back just as the movie was ending, and there was a bit of a message from IEC’s Youth Pastor.

We ended the night with a game of charades.

It was a good night, and we’re hoping to repeat it. (Where the “we” in this case is all of the leaders involved.) We’re thinking maybe once a month we can do this. I was told that some of the leaders are getting together on a regular basis, to discuss the ministry, and I’d like to join them as well, if I can. My schedule might not permit me to join too often, but if I can, I will. I think it’s great when churches are working together, and having a common goal—like bringing youth to Christ—is always a good impetus for that to happen.