Summer E-News Women of Heart – Part Three of Three
Our Heartbeat – July and August
Thank you for all the responses to Part One and Part Two of Our Heartbeat.
Part Three of this Newsletter will focus on the class choices being presented this fall, a discussion of funds and fees and what to expect this fall.
Class choices…
Inspiring choices to grow in your life mission/calling
informing choices to explore a variety of relevant and current topics
Interesting choices to develop your skills and abilities
These small group options will have some connection to the chosen theme that is rooted in the concepts of patience and longsuffering.
“Embracing Our Brokenness”.
Posted soon (by Sept. 9) on Women of Heart Page at www.cschurch.ca
Finances and Fees…
Two Sources of Funds for Women of Heart:
Center Street Church donations as directed by the Board through the budget process.
Participation fees paid by all attending women except the regular childcare workers.
All women are welcome and invited – A small increase in the fee is being considered. Designated funds are currently available for children’s ministry expenses. Having some paid childcare volunteers could possibly bless those who would be a blessing by serving the children’s care ministry. At the present, we are not considering raising fees for this potential expense.
It has been suggested that we offer a weekly stipend of $20-$30 to 15 caregivers who commit to serving each week. A staff of 3 in each of 5 rooms would create a consistent, safe environment for the children and assist the adults who serve in rotation. This model includes 140 opportunities for rotating volunteers. (10/week for 14 weeks). After personally completing the Child Protection Policy training, it is clear that we need to adapt our model for the childcare rotation for this term. (see below)
As mentioned in Part Two of this newsletter ALL returning participants who are willing to serve or be in rotation in childcare will need to become qualified by receiving a one hour Evacuation Preparedness/Child Protection Plan Training from Pastor Pam Wolfe in addition to having complete and up-to-date documentation. ALL new participants will need the CPP training and docs to be involved in the childcare rotation. (Consistent with requirements for all children’s ministry at CSC)
The first available training is Thursday, Sept. 9 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Promiseland entrance in the atrium. Should you choose to attend, you’ll be given a document of definitions to read, a talk by Pastor Pam and you’ll be asked to sign a form indicating you read and heard the message.
Register today for your Essential Training:
For alternate dates for this training select this link:
http://www.cschurch.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21&Itemid=62
What to Expect This Fall…
September 9 – Check online
The class choices will be available for preview at this link.
http://www.cschurch.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=148
Evacuation Preparedness/Child Protection Plan Training – 9:30-10:30 (See a refreshed look in the children’s area and find out where the “little lambs” will be)
Leader Team Meeting: 9:15-11:30 a.m. (in the chapel)
September 16 – 9:30-11:00 Connect and Preview (All Group Event #1)
This “all group” event will be dedicated to getting organized, getting acquainted or re-acquainted and getting prepared by learning what makes our community unique. You will be “in the know” and understand how things “work”. Expect to be wonderfully refreshed with coffee and a light snack.
September 23 – 9:30-11:00 Brunch and Registration (All Group Event #2)
This “all group” event will feature an elegant brunch, meeting and hearing from each teacher/facilitator, and more. Class selection and the collection of participation fees will be separated for efficiency - Cash, Cheques, Debit and Credit will be accepted.
September 30 – 9:30-11:00 First Day of Small Group Events – potential schedule
9:15-9:30 check-in, children go to their groups, you join your group
9:30-10:55 experience your class activity
11-11:15 pick up your children and head for home or enjoy visiting and lunching at the café or in the chapel
Women of Heart’s family value makes ministry to moms and their preschoolers integral and essential to all in our community. One mom expressed how much she appreciates opportunities to be together with her children in church. You will have the opportunity to enjoy an adult environment during 1.5 hour small group and all group events each week and bless the little children and their moms both before and after.
