Youth minister at St. Andrew's in Spring Hill gets kids involved
For Jody Bowes, a youth ministry involves more than activities for kids. She wants them to get excited about what they do — and about God.
"A lot of times, kids are only thinking whatever it is their friends are thinking," the youth minister for St. Andrew's Episcopal Church explained. "We want to get them interested in not only an activity, but the reason behind the activity. We want them to buy into something because it's important to them as a person and a way to grow creatively."
Bowes would like children to understand what it means to be a spiritual being as well as a human being.
"It's important for them to become closer in their relationship to God and to understand that things are bigger than just them or just a youth ministry," she said.
With that in mind, Bowes leads St. Andrew's youth, ages 8 to 18, in being active participants in numerous church events — some for themselves, and others as an outreach.
The group of about 30 kids gets together on Wednesday evenings. Creative activities include singing, playing instruments, skits and participation in an annual talent show. Spiritual activities include a monthly contemporary worship service, visiting other church youth groups, Bible trivia games and discussions.
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