OUR  VISION

East Woods' Youth and Children Discipleship Ministry commits to bringing children into our community where they can:

  • belong to the family of God
  • celebrate - grow in their relationship with Jesus
  • care - learn to serve others
  • connect - share Jesus with their world

10 Ways to Connect with Children

at East Woods

  1. Seek out a child or teenager you don’t know and introduce yourself. 
  2. Get to know them:  his/her name, his/her age, his/her interest.
  3. Talk to them before and after service.
  4. Listen to them.  Provide a safe space for him/her.
  5. Find a connection or something in common.
  6. Participate together in worship.
  7. Be a part of “Family Events” we offer.
  8. Encourage them to be in service with you.
  9. Volunteer for many roles that support Family Ministry and Youth Ministry.
  10. Pray for them and with them.

Contact Pastor Joyce for more information about connecting with kids.