Today, I spent the lunch hour at the Shellbrook High School (a small rural community just outside Prince Albert), helping to run QUEST. I’ve used this program 3 other times in the diocese, at camp and in two other communities. While I’m not someone who falls in love with the latest fad program, this is something that I think works.
The program is a video format that discusses issues that are relevant today, from a Christian perspective. It’s done in an MTV/MuchMusic style format, so it’s definitely not boring.
We’re fortunate in Shellbrook to be able to run it, during the lunch-hour at the school. While most schools I’ve approached have politely said "this is a "God free zone", the principal was gracious enough to watch it and before making any decision. After watching it, she said "this is something that the teens need to part of." Having received that welcome, the ministerial have formed a team to run this program and provide lunch for the teens. We’ve averaged about 60 teens attending since the beginning.
If you want more info on QUEST, check out their website: www.imagexmedia.com
Good job Shawn, I really should get on the Quest Train.
Thanks for your thoughtful insight, and ministry encouragement!
Dear Shawn,
Thank you for the recommendation. I will forward the link to our Canon Missioner for Youth Ministry.
God Bless you,
++Rowan
Dear Rowan,
I’d be more than happy to visit with you and talk further about the program, and any other thoughts on youth ministry you might have.
– Shawn
Dear Shawn,
Thank you for your generous offer. It is unlikely that I will be able to take you up on it in the near future. With so much going on in the comunion, my time is simply not my own. Thank you again.
++Rowan
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