Youth Discipleship
How have you seen God at work in your ministry over the year?
Children Ministry:
We are grateful to have more and more children coming back to TUC. After seeing God at work during our online sessions back in 2021, we went back to in-person VBS and Sunday School in 2022. We had around 20 kids joining VBS where they learned about the wonders God created like Soil and Water, Plants, Insects, Animals and Humans. I really appreciate the dedication from the volunteers and parents who took part in VBS. I see God at work through our Children Director Larissa Soares, who has been a blessing to our ministry.
I also see God at work in our volunteers who dedicate their time and talent for our young members, in our regular Sunday School sessions, as well as big events such as the Christmas Party and Christmas Family Service.
We had our Christmas Event “We Three Kings”, where kids learned about the significance of Christ through the three wisemen. We introduced the Safe Church Policy to the volunteers to ensure the safety of our young members in any TUC-related activities. We are thankful for God’s guidance and blessings to all our young members, volunteers, and parents.
Youth Ministry:
I see God at work through the hard work, talent, and creativity of M. Catala, the Youth Director.
Since M’s arrival, the Youth Group has been rebuilding in the following areas:
Connecting with the youth to see what they want from TUC’s Youth Group.
Refining the look and feel of the group to make it current/relevant.
Creating opportunities for fellowship between the youth.
Asobu: monthly hang out events
Click: online weekly hang out events
Opening TUC’s Youth Group up to English-speaking teens in our area. Not necessarily relying on the existing TUC population.
We appreciate the dedication from our volunteers and youth members who have been helping us in various ways.
Young Adult Group:
The Young Adults Group (YAG) is a community currently made mostly of young adults who are working professionals. We welcome those who are university students and those aged in their 20s and 30s to join this growing group. Over the past year, we have had an explosive growth, especially after in-person services resumed in full force. Many of the new members came once the borders were re-opened and found a home at TUC, bringing a greater diversity to the group along with different spiritual experiences and backgrounds. In addition to higher numbers, we have also had multiple activities and opportunities for our members to grow closer together in Christ, including regular fellowship time after Sunday services and times for study and prayer. YAG has also been involved in the Alpha course and evening dinner gatherings. We had a transition in leadership as Alexandria Kayy and Isaac Lee became the new co-coordinators. Jonathan and Rachel Oh took on new roles as chaplains for the young adults. We are thankful to see the Lord blessing this growing community, and we look forward to a deepening of our family in Christ in the coming year.
Please list the activities of your ministry this past year.
Children and Youth:
VBS
Sunday School for Youth and Children
We Three Kings Christmas Party
Christmas Family Service
Good News for Kids
Asobu (monthly hang out sessions)
Click (weekly online hang out sessions)
Parents lunch
Easter Egg Hunt (upcoming)
Parents & Kids lunch events (upcoming)
YAG:
Fellowship
Involvement in Alpha course
Evening dinner gatherings