Disciple Depot is a one-stop, big-box Jesus-centred Workshop where children and youth will find the tools, hands-on instruction and foundation for building discipleship in their families, schools, communities, church and lives. This children's and youth ministry is overseen by Alpha Generation Pastor Karen.
Each week, Junior (Age 3-Gr. 1) and Senior (Gr. 2-6) Builders will build their disciple toolbox with introductions and weekly check-ins; lessons based on the Anglican Church of Canada Litergical Calendar, with the help of an Anglican Litergical Clock and Bible-reading know-how; prayer; scripture study and discussion; fellowship; and crafts and activities. All children will be given weekly take-home handouts to further build their discipleship foundation at home, with a parent/guardian reflection on the lesson and tips on encorporating the lesson into family-life. In addition, Senior Builders will receive a weekly handout containing the lesson, themed points, word games, and prayers so they can take their Disciple Depot workshop exercise into the coming week. The Junior and Senior Builders' program begins Sept. 8!
Youth in Gr. 7-12 will get an opportunity to take part in the fun, as well, as The Carpenter's Apprentices! Through Bible study; engaging discussions; fun activities and games; and mission-related outreach, The Apprentices will be equipped to be active disciples in St. Peter's, as well as in their families, schools, communities and future workplaces. Stay tuned for more details on the start of The Carpenter's Apprentices!
ABOUT THE LOGO:
- NAME: The name, Disciple Depot, came about to throw to one-stop, big-box depot shops, only this one is for a Jesus-centred Workshop where children and youth will find the tools, hands-on instruction and foundation for building discipleship in their families, schools, communities, church and lives.
- CIRCLING HANDS: Helping, servant hands form a continuous circle signifying caring for the earth and all its inhabitants through everyday living and mission work.
- FEET: Walking in Jesus’s footsteps, following The Good Shepherd and his teachings; stepping out into the world as his disciples and spreading of The Gospel, as we act like him.
- CROSS: To remember that it is The Carpenter’s Workshop, and everything we do is in response to the saving grace of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross so our sins can be forgiven and so we could have Eternal Life. He is at the centre of all that we do and is the Master Carpenter and Builder!
Disciple Depot's creative and engaging curriculum was custom-made for St. Peter's by Alpha Generation Pastor Karen, who comes to St. Peter's with a wealth of experience in children's ministry and communications. Pastor Karen is also a published Christian children's author, If Heaven is So Great, Why Can't I Go Now?, with a young-adult, Christian pre-apocalyptic fiction novel publishing Oct. 11.
