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Thursday Toddler
Group
The Thursday Toddler
Group currently has 27 children on the register with 13 mums, 1 dad, 1
grandma, 1 Auntie and 2 Childminders who regularly attend.
The majority of our
Mums who had been with us for years left last July when their youngest child
started school or pre-school. One of the Mums organised a farewell meal
which we were invited.
In September we
re-started with a new intake of Mums and children and the dynamics are
totally different. We have several younger mums who are just starting their
families so these wil potentially be with us for many years. One of our new
Mums is a music teacher and is happy to lead singing at the end of each
session.
At Christmas all the
children made a Christingle to take home. Father Christmas came and gave
each child a nativity story book.
As with the Friday
group personal circumstances change and work commitments might mean that we
may not alt be able to continue running the group. This will be brought to
the Deacons if and when the situation arises.
The Toy Library ticks
over well with the subs from Toddlers and hire of toys.
Friday Toddler Group
We currently have 28
children who attend regularly, although it is rare that they all attend on
the same week (average attendance is approx 20 children). We also have two
expectant mums which will bring our total up to 30. These 30 children
represent 27 families. Although the numbers remain fairly static since last
year, approximately half the group are new members that have replaced
children that have left the group to start nursery, school or who have moved
away. The group has a waiting list that always has at least 5 children
waiting. The group seems to have a good reputation and parents seem to enjoy
coming. Quite a few of the families that attend come through recommendation
from family or friends. We have 4 families from the Pilmere Estate who
currently attend.
We now regularly have
requests for prayer for various needs within the group, mostly health
related and the answers to some of those prayers have been amazing When we
first started the group we met regularly to pray for the work of toddlers
but for various reasons this did not continue, however since the mid week
bible study group has started Julie has been able to share prayer requests
with the others in that group (whilst not sharing personal details) and they
have been praying for the toddler group, which has been great. We advertise
regularly to the parents the prayer service on the notice board and in our
‘Toddler times’ newsletter which we give out each term. As well offering to
pray we have been able to offer practical help and support to various group
members when they have shared a need with us.
Pastoral visits
Jeff has continued to
visit the group regularly throughout the year and has been able to speak to
parents about various issues that affect them and also with some parents who
would like their children dedicated.
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information on times etc click
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