March Parent Newsletter

COVID-19, CORONAVIRUS... I'm sure we are getting sick of hearing those words. But yet, we know it's an important issue and needs to be talked about. So many emotions surrounding this issue whether it be anxiety, fear, overreacting, under-reacting, etc. All of us are experiencing this scenario in a different way, but one thing we can all know and experience is our God is in control! We hope this newsletter will help you and your families during this time. This newsletter will include:

• Resources for you to use at your homes since we know you will have a lot of time together

• Updates on how we are going to continue youth group through Zoom, an online platform that allows us to be visually connected with each other even without meeting in person.

We know we are all being impacted by this situation in a different way, so if you want to talk things out or have questions please feel free to call Jay at 712-363-0885 or Trent at 402-982-9653.

YOUTH GROUP GETTING A NEW LOOK

We're not letting this Coronavirus from keeping us from doing youth group! This time of uncertainty could have easily allowed us to cancel youth group, but Jay and Trent both have been working hard to find solutions, because they know the importance of staying connected! So we are doing ZOOM! Jay and Trent are excited for this opportunity as it allows all of us to stay connected with each other and to continue to grow our faith together. Oh, have we mentioned CONNECTION, yet? It's because it is so important and CONNECTION is part of HOPE YOUTH's mission: "Building Relationships with Each Other and Building Our Relationship with God"!

ZOOM is a great fit for our ministry as we are able to show our power points and our videos. Parents, we encourage you to help your students to download this app on their phone or their laptops so they can stay connected with us. You will have to create a free account with an email or phone number. If you have any questions, please ask Jay or Trent.

Podcast on How to Work With Your Students at Home

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24001001

We know you'll be spending a lot of time together at home these next few weeks. We understand that not everyone is able to have family dinner around the table every single day, but we hope that you'll take some time to have dinner with each other once in awhile and to have great discussions. Family dinner can be full of many types of discussions: happy, funny, emotional, sad, etc. Ask your students how are they feeling about COVID-19. What are they missing? What is something new they can try during this time home? May the Holy Spirit guide you in your conversations. Below you can see a link with some ideas for conversation starters.

https://www.ministrytoparents.com/52DinnerConversations

Helping Your Student Deal with Anxiety

All students are dealing with different emotions during this time. Your student might not be dealing with anxiety, but this short video gives some helpful tips to help your student. The main thing is listening. Listening is very valuable to your student.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO

NEW SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SERIES

NEW 6,7,8TH YOUTH GROUP SERIES