Developing Youth Participation
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About this Event
Participation is about everybody, not just children and young people. It’s part of the Methodist Church’s bigger vision to see the whole Church participating more; making and moulding the shape and substance of the church, together. This training (based on the Voice Activated handbook) attempts to share that vision and the learning that had taken place over the years journeying with the Church.
When God calls Samuel, thinking Eli is calling him, Samuel runs to Eli to see what he wants. Eli sends Samuel away because he didn’t call him. This happens two more times and, on the third time, Eli realises that God is calling Samuel. Eli tells Samuel to go back and lie down and when God calls him again to answer, “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.” Eli doesn’t intervene or speak on Samuel’s behalf, he allows Samuel to speak to and be with God.