Saturday, June 28, 2014 ~ Workshop Schedule

 

ADULT SESSION I   --   9:00 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. (Chapel)

 

Panel Discussion Part I

Purpose:  Bringing Adoption, Foster and Respite care awareness to our local congregations

Presenter:  Rev. Dr. Kenneth Marcus, Host Pastor, Turner Chapel AME Church

Panel Participants:

Pamela Perkins-Carn, Coordinator, Interfaith Children’s Movement

Electra Evans, Lutheran Service of Georgia, Mt. Carmel AME Church 

Dr. Lewis Kola & Dr. Denise McCall, New Horizon Counseling Center

 

ADULT SESSION II   --   10:30 – 11:45 A.M. (Chapel)

 

Panel Discussion Part II

Purpose:  To discuss Adoption and Foster Care.  To hear from professionals on the pros and cons of adoption as well as those who have adopted children or provided Foster Care for children.  The intent is to shed light on the adoption process and encourage adoption into our families

Presenter:  Rev. Dr. John Foster, Pastor, Big Bethel AME Church

Panel Participants: 

Dr. Janie Asante, Psychologist, Big Bethel AME Church

Clifford & Angela Gwyn, Promise Parents

Andrew Willis, Regional Adoption Coordinator           

          

                                 

YOUNG ADULT / YOUTH SESSION I   --   9:00 A.M. – 10:15 A.M

 

YOUNG ADULTS (Ages 19-24)                                                 Location:  Room 112

Topic:  I AM ADOPTED (Theory)

Purpose:  To help young adults understand the importance of family—not just blood relatives, but also adoptive and intentional family members.

Theology of inclusion:  Nobody left behind

Ephesians 5:1 says, “In love, he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ; Proverbs 3:1-5.

Presenter:  Rev. Karma Johnson, Atlanta North District Director of Christian Education

Facilitator:  Rev. Marques Harvey, Turner Chapel AME Church

 

HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12 & Recent Graduates)                          Location:  Room 187

Topic:  What is OHANA?  Family:  The Conversation  (Theory)

Purpose:  To ensure youth understand the importance of a family group and to stress the multi-generational kinship consisting of all generations and the connection to our predecessors.  To show respect for the knowledge of those older than themselves and encourage the well being of those younger, whether they are adopted or blood family members.

Presenter:  Rev. Ed Walker, Greater Smith Chapel AME Church

Facilitator:  Rev. Patrice Hamilton, Grays Chapel AME Church, Adairsville

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 7 & 8)                                                       Location:  Room 127 (Choir Room)

Topic:    Our Adoptive Culture:  The face of 21st Century blended families  (Theory)

Purpose:  Helping Youth understand the culture of Adoption, Foster Care and blended families.  To encourage them to embrace  family members and respect the fact that we are adopted into God’s family.

Presenter:  Bro. Welvin Williams, Alllen Temple, Woodstock

Facilitator:  Rev. Tammy Watson, Allen Temple, Woodstock

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  (Grades 4-6)                                                            Location:  Room 182

Topic:  OHANA Means Family – Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. (Theory)

Purpose:  Help children understand the meaning  and importance of family and why God made families.  2nd Cor. 6:18 – “And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters tome, says the Lord Almighty.”

Presenter:   Bro. Jessie Colvin, Mt. Zion AME Church, Kennesaw

Facilitator:  Sis. Corrine Oatis, Turner Chapel AME Church

 

KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE                           Location:  Room 114

Topic:  God Made Families  (Theory)

Purpose:  Help children learn that God loves everyone in our family and that He is our loving Creator.  The truth of God’s love will open the children’s hearts to God’s commandments as they grow. 1st Cor. 13:4-7

Presenter:  Bro. Everett Jolly, Big Bethel AME Church

Facilitator:  Sis. Cynthia Mathis, Mt. Zion AME Church, Kennesaw

 

 

 

YOUNG ADULT / YOUTH SESSION II  --  10:30  A. M.– 11:45 A.M.

 

YOUNG ADULTS (Ages 19-24)                                                            Location:  Room 112

Topic:  I Am Adopted (Practical)

Purpose:  To have young adults discuss their feelings regarding adoption and have someone who is adopted share  their experience.

Project:    Prepare a Family Tree

Presenter:  Rev. Marques Harvey, Turner Chapel AME Church

Facilitator:  Rev. Karma Johnson, Atlanta North District  Director of Christian Education

 

HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12 & Recent Graduates)              Location: Room 187

Topic:  What is OHANA?  Family:  The Conversation  (Practical)

Purpose:  To allow youth to openly discuss their family structure and their feelings about family

Project:  Prepare an elected Family Tree:  Persons in your family that are not blood relatives

Presenter:  Rev. Patrice Hamilton, Grays Chapel AME Church, Adairsville

Facilitator:  Rev. Ed Walker, Greater Smith Chapel AME Church

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 7& 8)                                            Location: Room 127 (Choir Room)

Topic:  Our Adoptive Culture:  The Face of 21st Century blended families  (Practical)

Purpose:  Allow youth to discuss how they feel about Adoption/Foster Care.  If they come from a blended family, how do they cope with the environment?

Project:  Showing Compassion:  Write letters of encouragement to new family members

Presenter:  Rev. Tammy Watson, Allen Temple AME Church, Woodstock

Facilitator:  Bro. Welvin Williams, Allen Temple AME Church, Woodstock

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades 4-6)                                     Location: Room 182

Topic:  OHANA Means Family – Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten (Practical)

Purpose:  To have children discuss what their family means to them and allow them to discuss if they have ever felt left behind

Project:  Ohana Bags

Presenter:  Sis. Corrine Oatis, Turner Chapel AME Church

Facilitator  Bro. Jessie Colvin, Mt. Zion AME Church, Kennesaw

 

KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE                           Location: Room 114

Topic:  God Made Families (Practical)

Purpose:  To allow children to say how they show love to their family and how they thank God for their family

Project:  Ohana Bags

Presenter: Mrs. Cynthia Mathis, Mt. Zion, Kennesaw

Facilitator:  Bro. Everett Jolly, Big Bethel AME Church