A lot of kids get freaked out when this happens - because all of a sudden they’re not sure they still believe what they’ve always believed. It can be really scary and confusing.
But it’s normal! It’s part of growing up. All of us need to figure out whether who we are and what we believe - it’s part of finding our identity & who God made us to be.
If you’ve hit this stage and want some help getting through it, join Operation Samuel. This is a week-long DTS where you will learn all kinds of stuff - from why we can trust what the Bible says, to learning how to hear God, and getting to know how he has made us - our talents, our gifts, and our personalities.
Here's what one kid experienced on Operation Samuel:
Around 11 one night we were practicing hearing God, then the leaders asked if anyone wanted to give their hearts to Jesus. Four of us stepped inside the circle and the leaders prayed for us. Then one leader said he felt like God was saying to go outside and worship. So we all went out and listened to worship music and prayed. Then me and the other boys looked up and we saw a dove flying around the Hub. We told the leaders - who thought it must be a seagull -and we all went out the front to see it better. It really was a dove! Then another dove came, and two more. We realised that there were 4 doves and there were 4 people who gave their hearts to Jesus - there was one for each of us!
Jayden - 11
But it’s normal! It’s part of growing up. All of us need to figure out whether who we are and what we believe - it’s part of finding our identity & who God made us to be.
If you’ve hit this stage and want some help getting through it, join Operation Samuel. This is a week-long DTS where you will learn all kinds of stuff - from why we can trust what the Bible says, to learning how to hear God, and getting to know how he has made us - our talents, our gifts, and our personalities.
Here's what one kid experienced on Operation Samuel:
Around 11 one night we were practicing hearing God, then the leaders asked if anyone wanted to give their hearts to Jesus. Four of us stepped inside the circle and the leaders prayed for us. Then one leader said he felt like God was saying to go outside and worship. So we all went out and listened to worship music and prayed. Then me and the other boys looked up and we saw a dove flying around the Hub. We told the leaders - who thought it must be a seagull -and we all went out the front to see it better. It really was a dove! Then another dove came, and two more. We realised that there were 4 doves and there were 4 people who gave their hearts to Jesus - there was one for each of us!
Jayden - 11
Jesus said “Let the children come to me. Don’t keep them away. The kingdom of heaven belongs to people like them.” (Matthew 19:14). We want to equip kids to be involved in what God’s doing on earth and help them to discover God’s purpose for their lives.
Operation Samuel includes:
Workshops offering hands-on learning about topics like How to hear God; Loving God & Loving People; and Conquering Fear
Opportunities to develop your gifts through leading a children's holiday program & being involved in a church service
Continued support, encouragement, & teaching after the course
Operation Samuel is for kids aged 9-13 years, and is a part of 3D Mission and Discipleship Training Schools.
Operation Samuel is taking a break in 2021 and will return January 2022. Graduates of Operation Samuel are invited to apply to attend Operation Lead, which will run January 2021. Click HERE for more information.
Contact us for more Information or an Application form
Operation Samuel includes:
Workshops offering hands-on learning about topics like How to hear God; Loving God & Loving People; and Conquering Fear
Opportunities to develop your gifts through leading a children's holiday program & being involved in a church service
Continued support, encouragement, & teaching after the course
Operation Samuel is for kids aged 9-13 years, and is a part of 3D Mission and Discipleship Training Schools.
Operation Samuel is taking a break in 2021 and will return January 2022. Graduates of Operation Samuel are invited to apply to attend Operation Lead, which will run January 2021. Click HERE for more information.
Contact us for more Information or an Application form