We are still working with two junior youth groups. It's incredible to witness the level of receptivity we encountered with them and their eagerness to participate.
We are finding it very challenging to get them completely started. There are two main reasons for this: one, we are have yet to meet most (all but one) of the parents and get their approval and support of the program and two, we have not found a permanent indoor location to carry out the group.
We meet in a public park where there are lots of people, noises and distractions which results in low concentration, low participation and not much progress from session-to-session, which is reducing the enthusiasm of the junior youth. Although we could easily invite them to our home, we feel that it would be inappropriate without first knowing their parents and having their consent. So although we have been meeting with them for about one month, we have not yet started any of the junior youth books and only having partial sessions related to themes such as service, friendship, unity and excellence.
This week, our main goal is to have the parental authorization forms filled in so that we can have them over and also to put more pressure on them to meet their parents. If we can achieve this, then there will be a much higher likelihood that the groups can and will continue. There are other challenges as well, but I feel that if we can surmount these ones first, the other ones will also be surmountable.
Please keep us in your prayers. We are also open and eager to consult with those who have experience in this field of service.
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