Parent Stuff
Welcome to the Parents Section of our Website. We believe (and research shows) that parents are the most influential people in a teenagers life, even if sometimes it doesn’t seem that way! We want to help you be the spiritual leaders of your family, including your pre-teens and teenagers. Our youth programs are meant to supplement that leadership, by providing other adult and peer influences that believe in Jesus Christ and want to follow Him.
If you have any questions or concerns about our programs, or just want to let us know how your kid is doing, please feel free to email our interim Jr. High Pastor, Chandra Styles, at chandra@forestgrovecc.com or our Family Ministries Pastor, Abe Klassen, at abe@forestgrovecc.com.
New Info
New Parent Update Letter
We have started a bi-monthly parent newsletter to keep you updated on what is going on in our youth ministry. The final one of the season is available for download here. (PDF Format)
What we Teach
Our FGCC youth ministry programs focus around 7 simple truths that youth need know for all of life. These 7 simple truths are:
- Genuine Faith – God can be trusted
- Spiritual Priorities – God wants to be first in my life
- Basic Confidence – God knows who I am even when I doubt myself
- Wise Choices – I have the ability to make the wise choice
- Moral Boundaries – True freedom can only be experienced within God’s boundaries
- Healthy Friendships – My relationships can determine my direction in life
- Unselfish Love – God desires me to put others before myself
Parent Advisory Team
This is a group of parents that meet with Susan & Kevin to give regular feedback and advice from a parent’s perspective. They are willing to listen to any concerns you might have and bring them to Susan or Kevin’s attention.
This group consists of:
- Brian and Marlynn Heagy – bmheagy@shaw.ca
- Cindy Braun – scbraun@sasktel.net
- Larry and Shiela Neudorf – sneudorf@yourlink.ca
- Bill and Linda Iwabuchi – biwabuchi@sasktel.net
Links to Parent Resources:
Weekly Parent Emails
Email Update that gives weekly info on youth culture, trends, research, etc. from Centre for Parent Youth Understanding
Parents Email with articles and links for parents of teens from Youth Specialties
Articles:
Movie Reviews for Parents of Teens – written so you can have a conversation with your teen about the themes & worldview the movie is communicating.
10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know
Strong Fathers in Challenging Times
Teaching Kids Cell Phone Etiquette
Cell Phone Etiquette
Setting Computer Limits
Involved Dads Lower Their Kids Sex Risks – US News
Parent Downloads
June 2009 Parent Newsletter: June Parent Update
April 2009 Parent Newsletter: April Parent Update
February 2009 Parent Newsletter: February Parent Update
November 2008 Parent Newsletter: November Parent Update (PDF Format)
A letter sent to parents in Summer 2008 about the changes happening to our Jr. High Program:
Fall 2008 Jr High Letter (PDF Format)