March 16, 2008
Douloi Meeting Minutes
Need to get ministry sign ups done
P Joe needs to write “job” descriptions
Vision for Douloi
More than just planning
Trained to counsel other youth
Lead events/leadership development
Clique du Soleil/Just 4 Cliques
Purpose
Surface vs Deep?
Surface
e.g. name game
Working to introduce youth to other youth
Deep
Ritual game tied into deeper message
Address past issues
Save for another day?
General CREW unity vs Small group unity?
General thoughts about the night
Speed dating?
Split into 2 parts/nights
March 28 as hook, another date for deeper issues
Not necessarily hurts that cause cliques
Retreat had 3 days to process
Can’t force unity
Goals for March 28
Getting to know CREW better
Encourage people to meet others “just because”
Being open to meet more people
Show similarities/connections with others
Friendships are built on such
Content of March 28
Games (refer to forum for details)
Skit game
Ritual game
Name game
Worship
“Douloi-led” message
Why break “bad” cliques?
Stronger body of Christ
More united
Suspend judgment
Simply good for life/growth
Not limited to “church”
Evangelism practice
Develops family identity in youth group
Church has become a social opportunity
We come together because Jesus is the head
Who are in cliques?
Junior Highers
Not their fault/responsibility
Forum activity larger than expected
Encourage “advice” topic on forum
Cliques CAN be good
Strong network of friends for support
Follow-ups
A “Post-Clique” Day! YAY! HOORAY!
A social (so-so)
BBQ
Park outing on a Saturday
Hangout with people they met
Encourage conversations
Art ministry
Information on forum
When to begin?
Leadership for specific groups
Sub-committees
PRAY for it!
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