Date Night Does It

Hey, youth, this one's for you!

Before you read this post...take 10 seconds to think of something you like to do on a Friday night. Got one? Good.

Ryan Olson here, and I may be taking a big leap on this, but I'm guessing that "spend 3 hours running around with 20+ kids" did not make your list. Maybe it did, and if so, talk to our Children's Ministry director, Megan, immediately, because I am sure she can plug you in somewhere. Like maybe doing VBS at your house this summer...

Anyway, what I'd like to spend a minute reflecting upon is Trinity's Date Night outreach ministry. It may be a shock, but several of the youth, and me, did spend 3 hours running around with 20+ kids last Friday night. We've banded together once a month to give parents a break and allow them the opportunity to spend a few hours alone.

We had six adults and ten youth volunteer their Friday evening with kids from Huffman, Trinity, and all around the Anchorage community. We played tag, went sledding, ate string cheese and goldfish crackers, and even made a dogpile of kids on our student leader, Courtney (always a big hit). We were able to provide an adult/youth contact for every three kids, and each one that showed up encountered something real, worthwhile, and meaningful. Wow.

The next Date Night is Friday, February 26 (parents, register by the 24th via the Trinity web site). Put it on your calendar, youth, and be a part of something Big.

-Ryan Olson, Youth Director