We are starting a new PARENT ministry at EPIC this January, called P.A.T.H.
Basic definitions of the word Path are as follows:
- a way beaten, formed, or trodden by the feet of persons or animals.
- a narrow walk or way: a path through a garden; a bicycle path.
- a route, course, or track along which something moves: the path of a hurricane.
- a course of action, conduct, or procedure: the path of righteousness.
For the sake of this ministry, P.A.T.H. stands for Parents Applying Truth and Heart.
PATH is a forum designed to bring parents together to discuss difficult topics teenagers are facing today. It is often difficult for parents to realize that they are not alone in the struggles they deal with. We want to bring light to your situation and allow you to see that there are other parents in the same “boat” as you.
So what will we be discussing?
With trends and teenage culture changing at lightning speed, it is important to know what is truly going on in the adolescent world. Topics planned for discussion are, communication, media and Myspace/Facebook, cell phones and texting, dating, self-mutilation (cutting), eating disorders and more.
Experts with both knowledge and passion will be brought in on various topics to give parents a better understanding of what they are up against but more importantly, give them tools as well to help them bring about Christ-centered conversation with their children.
Who’s invited to attend?
Any parent with a child from pre-teen through teen. Invite your friends and the parents of your child’s friends.
When are we meeting?
First meeting, Sunday, January 18th from 3:00-5:00 pm
This Month’s topic?
Unraveling Media. Take a good hard look at the Internet, Cell Phones, Sexting, etc. How can you help your teens? What safeguards can you put into place?
