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Every week in New Zealand,

Every week in New Zealand, more than 4000 volunteers come to school for a 30 minute Christian Religious Education lesson. Between the ages 5 and 12 , lifelong values, beliefs and attitudes are formed. By age 13 , spiritual identity is largely set.

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Every week in New Zealand,

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  1. Every week in New Zealand, • more than 4000 volunteers come to school for a 30 minute Christian Religious Education lesson.

  2. Between the ages5 and 12, lifelong values, beliefs and attitudes are formed. By age13, spiritual identity is largely set. School age is the most receptive time of life to know Jesus. George Barna Research Findings

  3. family Breakups violence sexual abuse drugs & alcohol suicide occult ARE WE FAILING OUR CHILDREN?

  4. “Your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.” “Let the children come to Me…”

  5. …in our Open door …in our schools for Religious Education (Bible In Schools) Open door …in our schools for Religious Education (or Bible In Schools) …in our schools for the Christian Scriptures …in our schools for the Christian Scriptures …in our

  6. Only 1 out of every 10 children come to church. But every child must attend a school… “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few…” Matthew 9:37

  7. Total No. of Children Other Outreach After School Clubs Sunday School State Schools Brigade,Rally R.Rangers Our greatest opportunity

  8. CECChurches working together Anglican, Apostolic, Assemblies of God, Associated Churches of Christ, Baptist, Brethren, Congregational, Lutheran, Methodist, New Life, Presbyterian, Religious Society of Friends, Salvation Army. Catholic church as observer status. Provides modern and exciting syllabus approved by the School Trustees Association Coordinates, supports, trains volunteers

  9. Religion In Life Syllabus Christian education in a secular environment Child-centred Bible-based Discovery learning Life-based, age appropriate

  10. In the Upper Valley Schools with RE Trentham, Silverstream, Tawhai, Pinehaven, Upper Hutt, Pomare, Tui Glen, Koraunui,Totara Park Schools without RE Birchville, Fergusson Intermediate, Mangaroa, Maori Bank, Oxford Crescent, Plateau, Fraser Cresent (around 2600 children)

  11. The Churches in Upper Hutt through the Minister’s Association are dedicated to providing Bible In Schools with a sustainable resource of teachers and materials to impact the future of our city. Aims So that the children in our city get to know about God. To present a united churches approach to impact key people in our city. To ensure that a quality and sustainable programme is promoted.

  12. ChristmasProgram at Trentham School

  13. Also shown at Birchville School

  14. Salvation Army Cadets teach R.E in Trentham and Upper Hutt Schools

  15. Kids love flannelgraph pictures And activities

  16. Listening to Bible stories…

  17. Or acting them out!

  18. What kids think God is like

  19. How can you help? Pray – (powerhouse of the work) Be a teacher or helper Child minding for volunteers Financial gifts

  20. Volunteers need to • abide by the Code of Expectations • be of good standing in their church • have no criminal convictions relating to children or family. • undertake training provided by CEC

  21. Start as an observer or a helper Team teach with a coach/mentor Support from team mates, convenors, and coordinators Excellent training New volunteers won’t be thrown in the deep end…

  22. Excellent Training

  23. “The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.”Abraham Lincoln

  24. God commands us to teach the future generation..."And he commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children. Then their children would know them, even their children not yet born. And they would tell their children. So they would all trust God…. They would not be like their ancestors who were stubborn and disobedient"Psalm 78:5-8

  25. “Future generations will be told about the Lord. God Defend New Zealand They will proclaim His righteousness!” Psalm 22:30

  26. Contact • Janet Jones 563-8835 • (Upper Valley Coordinator)

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