Shaping young minds for the future
To foster the educational and spiritual development of young people in East La Penitence, Georgetown, the Special Miracles Ministries Royal Centre Church stages monthly ‘fun days’ on Sundays.
It was explained that while Sunday School is held for three weeks, the fun day was set aside to cater to the community’s need on a grander scale. Activities include games, school work assistance, counselling, and snacks.
Youth Leader Rehanna Ramsay explained that the church’s regular Sunday School classes would have around 50 children in attendance, but the size doubles every last Sunday when the fun days are usually held.
“We give them a chance to show their talent, share whatever they want to share and have fun… they come out and get to interact with other children, learn something, do a craft, learn about the drums, singing,” she observed.
She also explained that students are given prizes at the end of activities and for good behaviour and punctuality.
“At the end of every fun day we have free snacks and drinks; parents in the community are glad to send their children out to fellowship; they are glad that their children are coming to learn about etiquette and other things that will help to make them well rounded individuals,” Ramsay pointed out.
The leader further related that outside of the fun and games, there are other needs that the church strives to provide for East La Penitence: “Being a working class community, they would need help with school work, that is what we are here for as Sunday School teachers; we have common entrance classes; if they come to us with an issue we provide counselling [and] prayers,” the young lady noted.
“Our arms are open to those who want to come and join us, to know more about God, church and giving back to the community,” Ramsay stressed, adding that the church engages in outreach programmes in Alexander Village and Cummings Lodge.
The Freeman Street Church, which is under the leadership of Archbishop WD Babb, will celebrate its 21st Anniversary this Sunday, two of which have been spent at its current location.
