Splash Youth
Splash Youth is the youth ministry of RMLC. We meet every Friday night at the RMLC Chapel during the school term! Contact Manuela Swift for more details (splashyouth@gmail.com)
6:30 - 8:30 PM | Every Friday during the school Term
RMLC Chapel | 52 Swallowtail Parade, Warnbro
Year 7-10 Students | $2 Entry
Food for Sale | Offering collected for our Sponsor Child
FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS!
Parenting Tips
We don’t want to freak you out or anything, but here’s something to keep in mind: more often than not, your teenager’s faith will mirror yours. This month, be mindful of the example you’re setting for your teenager. It matters!
When Your Kids Push You Away
Help Your Kid Find Confidence
There are few universal truths when it comes to parenting, but we can all agree that we want our kids to grow up to be confident, self-assured adults. But not confident in the I’m-bigger-and-better-than-you way—confident in the I-know-who-I-am-and-what-I-stand-for way. Confidence that puts others at ease and gives them permission to feel confident, too.
In the middle school phase...
You resolve the tension of these phases by affirming their personal journey. When you joyfully allow your middle schooler to experiment with their hairstyle for the fifth time in a month, only for them to circle back to the exact same cut they started with, you’re increasing their confidence (while decreasing your bank account).
In the high school phase...
You resolve the tension of these phases by mobilizing their potential. When you encourage your high schooler to try a new hobby, allow them to voice their opinions, help them make signs for their newest cause, or bring home a stack of college brochures to look at together, you’re creating a confident young adult.
Maybe this sounds complicated to you. Maybe you’re already doing these things in your home right now. The truth is, the biggest way we can help our kids gain genuine confidence in every phase is by reminding them consistently that they were created by a loving God who has a specific and meaningful purpose for their incredible, unique lives.
There are few universal truths when it comes to parenting, but we can all agree that we want our kids to grow up to be confident, self-assured adults. But not confident in the I’m-bigger-and-better-than-you way—confident in the I-know-who-I-am-and-what-I-stand-for way. Confidence that puts others at ease and gives them permission to feel confident, too.
In the middle school phase...
You resolve the tension of these phases by affirming their personal journey. When you joyfully allow your middle schooler to experiment with their hairstyle for the fifth time in a month, only for them to circle back to the exact same cut they started with, you’re increasing their confidence (while decreasing your bank account).
In the high school phase...
You resolve the tension of these phases by mobilizing their potential. When you encourage your high schooler to try a new hobby, allow them to voice their opinions, help them make signs for their newest cause, or bring home a stack of college brochures to look at together, you’re creating a confident young adult.
Maybe this sounds complicated to you. Maybe you’re already doing these things in your home right now. The truth is, the biggest way we can help our kids gain genuine confidence in every phase is by reminding them consistently that they were created by a loving God who has a specific and meaningful purpose for their incredible, unique lives.
Understanding the teenage brain:
We can't tell you what's going on in your teenagers brain (but we would imagine it would be lots of TikTok, Minecraft, TV shows and video games). However, here is a really helpful video that helps us to understand teenagers and their brain development a little better. We have even used this video for our Leaders training to equip them better to care for your teenager!
The Teenage Brain Explained
We can't tell you what's going on in your teenagers brain (but we would imagine it would be lots of TikTok, Minecraft, TV shows and video games). However, here is a really helpful video that helps us to understand teenagers and their brain development a little better. We have even used this video for our Leaders training to equip them better to care for your teenager!
The Teenage Brain Explained
Calm in the Chaos: How to Create a Peaceful Home:
Having a family with teenagers (actually children of any age) can create quite a bit of chaos in your home. Here is an interesting article for parents on how to create a calm and peaceful home which is worth having a read about. Click on the link above.
Having a family with teenagers (actually children of any age) can create quite a bit of chaos in your home. Here is an interesting article for parents on how to create a calm and peaceful home which is worth having a read about. Click on the link above.
Life Maps:
Every phase is a timeframe in a kid’s life when you can leverage distinct opportunities to influence their future. During each phase, there are critical conversations each child needs to have: Technological Responsibility, Sexual Integrity, Faith, and Health.
The Life Maps function as summary charts to inform parents and give an overall picture of the unique characteristics of each phase to help engage kids in these timely conversations. The maps help you see upcoming phases as well as phases they may have already traveled through.
The Life Maps are divided into sections by phase with specific strategies, questions, and words you can say to engage your kids in a meaningful, practical, age appropriate way.
The hope is that by identifying your child’s developmental needs, you can parent with more intentionality and confidence.
Every phase is a timeframe in a kid’s life when you can leverage distinct opportunities to influence their future. During each phase, there are critical conversations each child needs to have: Technological Responsibility, Sexual Integrity, Faith, and Health.
The Life Maps function as summary charts to inform parents and give an overall picture of the unique characteristics of each phase to help engage kids in these timely conversations. The maps help you see upcoming phases as well as phases they may have already traveled through.
The Life Maps are divided into sections by phase with specific strategies, questions, and words you can say to engage your kids in a meaningful, practical, age appropriate way.
The hope is that by identifying your child’s developmental needs, you can parent with more intentionality and confidence.
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Ever found it challenging for you or your child to identify the emotion they are feeling? Here is a brilliant Feelings Wheel which help to break down the emotion they are going through right now. Feel free to download, print it off and laminate it to use during your family time!
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Here is a link to a brilliant article on how to teach kids to manage money. This isn't a skill learnt over night and this article has some really helpful tips which you can implement at any age (primary, secondary and high school)
Have you ever wondered what is going on in your teenagers brain. Here is an easy crash course, explaining the development of the teenage brain and to help you see the changes your teenager is currently going through.
Have you ever wondered how to respond if your teenager starts expressing doubts or asking tough questions about their faith? (Like if Jesus actually rose from the dead, perhaps?) We love this clip from Nikomas Perez (a youth pastor) about how the development of a teenager’s brain influences their faith and their doubts.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Why not take turns answering this questions around the dinner table this week!
Share about a time you were in need. Who helped you?
Share about a time you were in need. Who helped you?
Sunday Worship
Your family is welcome to join us for our Sunday 10:30am church gathering (LWLC Chapel), or online for our 10:30am Live Stream (www.rmlc.org.au). More information can be found at www.rmlc.org.au. Please contact us if your child would like a lift to church.
PARENT RESOURCES
Splash Youth has a Parent Resource Area. This is located at the entrance on the left hand side of the pin board in the foyer. We hope the resources and information will be a useful communication tool between our leaders and parents. You are welcome to pick up the contact card of your child's Connect Group Leader, as well as any other useful information we might include from time to time.
PREVIOUS YOUTH NIGHTS!
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Find out what's happening at Splash Youth!
We send out weekly emails with details of what's happening at youth each Friday Night. Leave your name and email address below to be added to our weekly email list!
What is Splash Youth?
We are Splash Youth. We are a community of young people who gather every Friday night during the school term to hang out, play
some crazy games, and grow in our faith. Splash Youth is open to all students from all schools, grades 7 to 10,
and we would love for YOU to join the family.
Every Friday is fresh and exciting, providing opportunities for young people to grow socially, emotionally and spiritually. There is lots of time for students to catch-up and hang out with their friends and leaders. Our Connect Groups are led by very capable Leaders and are a space for students to grow friendships with other people their own age & talk to some great older role models. There will always be games to play, and there will always be good food to buy from the SnackShack. For particular segments of the night, youth will be split into their age and gender groups to engage in an environment that suits their age, interests and stage in life.
Keep scrolling for more info...
some crazy games, and grow in our faith. Splash Youth is open to all students from all schools, grades 7 to 10,
and we would love for YOU to join the family.
Every Friday is fresh and exciting, providing opportunities for young people to grow socially, emotionally and spiritually. There is lots of time for students to catch-up and hang out with their friends and leaders. Our Connect Groups are led by very capable Leaders and are a space for students to grow friendships with other people their own age & talk to some great older role models. There will always be games to play, and there will always be good food to buy from the SnackShack. For particular segments of the night, youth will be split into their age and gender groups to engage in an environment that suits their age, interests and stage in life.
Keep scrolling for more info...
INFO FOR PARENTS
OUR VOLUNTEERS + SAFETY MEASURES
Our team is made up of (1) Connect Group Leaders, (2) Helpers, and (3) SnackShack Helpers. Our volunteers range in age, and though some of our volunteers are quite young (grade 11 being the youngest), all volunteers are reviewed for suitability and receive clear behavioural guidelines. All volunteers sign a Code of Conduct which is in place to protect our attendees and also our volunteers, creating a safe community all round. Additionally, all volunteers over 18yo must have a valid Working With Children Check.
Our Connect Group Leaders (CGL's) are held to an even higher standard as they will have the most to do with your children while within Splash Youth. CGL's receive ongoing training and have each completed Professional Standards training, which includes a whole-day intensive workshop particularly related to working ethically with children. Our team is overseen by Manuela Swift who is the Coordinator of Youth Mission as well as Pastor Steve Liersch the congregational pastor at RMLC. We are accountable to the Leadership Council of Rockingham Mandurah Lutheran Church, and ultimately the Professional Standards Unit of the Lutheran Church of Australia.
If you have any questions about Splash Youth's safety measures, or if you would like to report an incident of concern, please contact us immediately.
Our Connect Group Leaders (CGL's) are held to an even higher standard as they will have the most to do with your children while within Splash Youth. CGL's receive ongoing training and have each completed Professional Standards training, which includes a whole-day intensive workshop particularly related to working ethically with children. Our team is overseen by Manuela Swift who is the Coordinator of Youth Mission as well as Pastor Steve Liersch the congregational pastor at RMLC. We are accountable to the Leadership Council of Rockingham Mandurah Lutheran Church, and ultimately the Professional Standards Unit of the Lutheran Church of Australia.
If you have any questions about Splash Youth's safety measures, or if you would like to report an incident of concern, please contact us immediately.
WHAT WE TEACH & how
Students from all backgrounds & all religions (or no religion) are welcome at Splash Youth. We are a Christian ministry, overseen by a Christian church. Though all our leaders are practicing Christians, we absolutely understand you can't make someone believe something, but we do provide an opportunity for students to hear & discuss thoughts on life, faith & God. Each week, students will receive Christian teaching based on the Bible, addressing a range of relevant topics like friendships, Jesus, prayer, peer pressure, sin and social justice. They'll then gather with a group of students their own age & gender, and be led by 1 or 2 Connect Group Leaders (the same gender as the students) in a discussion to unpack that topic. At the core of all our teaching is what we believe to be the most important message - the certainty of salvation for all who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord.
As a ministry that upholds the views of the Lutheran Church of Australia, feel free to click here for more information about what we believe.
As a ministry that upholds the views of the Lutheran Church of Australia, feel free to click here for more information about what we believe.
NIGHT STRUCTURE
Though no youth night is exactly the same, most nights we have a games, social and teach and connect segment. These look different depending the type of night we have planned. Read below for our different night structure.
1. COMBINED NIGHT
On these nights the whole youth group spends most of the night together playing often playing a giant game together. We usually have a combined Teach and Connect segment together with one of our volunteers presenting a message to the group based on the teaching topic we are currently working through.
2. CONNECT GROUP NIGHTS
On these nights Connect Groups spend the majority of the night together. Your child's Connect Group Leader will have organised a game or activity that suits the interest of your child. Teach and Connect with run by your child's leader that night.
3. ACTIVITY NIGHT
On these nights, we do an activity together as a group to provide opportunities to grow as a community. We may be at a different venue in the local area (Indoor Volleyball, Rebound, TimeZone etc.) or have a meal together. Often on these nights there is no structured Teach and Connect segment.
4. BLESSING NIGHT
On these nights, as a youth group we take the opportunity to bless someone or a group of people in our community. This could be someone in our Splash Youth family, our church community, our local Rockingham community or even overseas.
5. YOUTH ONLINE
On these nights, our youth group meets online via ZOOM. We will participate in a group game and spend some time as Connect Groups in Teach and Connect. Keep your eye out on our social media pages or your emails for the log in code and password.
1. COMBINED NIGHT
On these nights the whole youth group spends most of the night together playing often playing a giant game together. We usually have a combined Teach and Connect segment together with one of our volunteers presenting a message to the group based on the teaching topic we are currently working through.
2. CONNECT GROUP NIGHTS
On these nights Connect Groups spend the majority of the night together. Your child's Connect Group Leader will have organised a game or activity that suits the interest of your child. Teach and Connect with run by your child's leader that night.
3. ACTIVITY NIGHT
On these nights, we do an activity together as a group to provide opportunities to grow as a community. We may be at a different venue in the local area (Indoor Volleyball, Rebound, TimeZone etc.) or have a meal together. Often on these nights there is no structured Teach and Connect segment.
4. BLESSING NIGHT
On these nights, as a youth group we take the opportunity to bless someone or a group of people in our community. This could be someone in our Splash Youth family, our church community, our local Rockingham community or even overseas.
5. YOUTH ONLINE
On these nights, our youth group meets online via ZOOM. We will participate in a group game and spend some time as Connect Groups in Teach and Connect. Keep your eye out on our social media pages or your emails for the log in code and password.
how we would like to partner with you
If your child has been to Splash Youth, they are part of a Connect Group - this is a group of students of the same age and gender. Most Connect Groups have two Connect Group Leaders (CGL), each the same gender as the students in the group. CGL's exist so we can care for your child on a smaller scale. CGL's are people we believe to be positive Christian role models for the students in our care, and if your child's CGL hasn't found the chance to introduce themselves to you just yet, perhaps ask your child to point them out to you at the end of a youth night.
We believe that parents and guardians are without doubt the most influential people in a young person's life, and as the Splash Youth team, and we want to support you in that! We can't replace your job, and neither do we want to. We may spend 40 hours a year with your child, but you will spend 3,000. We want to partner with you as you guide your children through these tricky and often awkward teenage years, so if there's any way we can support your child, don't hesitate to message or call your child's CGL, or you can contact Manuela directly.
Our Leaders volunteer their time because they believe in the value of mentor relationships, and they honestly want to see young people achieve their God-given potential. CGL's are encouraged to connect with their core Connect Group students during the week, to check in with how they're doing, and after a while, a CGL may ask you if it's okay for your child to attend a Connect Group catch up on a weekend or during the holidays. Our CGL's will always aim to act in a honorable way, and you can expand the tab "OUR VOLUNTEERS AND SAFETY MEASURES" or contact us for more details about our processes and policies. If you feel uncomfortable with any of what's been mentioned, or if you don't desire CGL's to have any contact with your child outside of a Friday night, simply contact us at your earliest convenience.
We believe that parents and guardians are without doubt the most influential people in a young person's life, and as the Splash Youth team, and we want to support you in that! We can't replace your job, and neither do we want to. We may spend 40 hours a year with your child, but you will spend 3,000. We want to partner with you as you guide your children through these tricky and often awkward teenage years, so if there's any way we can support your child, don't hesitate to message or call your child's CGL, or you can contact Manuela directly.
Our Leaders volunteer their time because they believe in the value of mentor relationships, and they honestly want to see young people achieve their God-given potential. CGL's are encouraged to connect with their core Connect Group students during the week, to check in with how they're doing, and after a while, a CGL may ask you if it's okay for your child to attend a Connect Group catch up on a weekend or during the holidays. Our CGL's will always aim to act in a honorable way, and you can expand the tab "OUR VOLUNTEERS AND SAFETY MEASURES" or contact us for more details about our processes and policies. If you feel uncomfortable with any of what's been mentioned, or if you don't desire CGL's to have any contact with your child outside of a Friday night, simply contact us at your earliest convenience.
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH
THE BIBLE
MUSIC
NEW CHRISTIANS
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One Minute Bible for starters
Splash Youth owns some of these ready to give to you. Just ask your Connect Group Leader! |
CHRISTIAN VIDEOS
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The Skit Guys
A Youtube playlist of the funniest & most powerful videos from the Skit Guys. |
Splash Youth is the youth ministry of Rockingham Mandurah Lutheran Church.
To keep up with what's happening, follow Splash Youth on Facebook and Instagram.
Please feel free to email splashyouth@gmail.com with any enquiries.
To keep up with what's happening, follow Splash Youth on Facebook and Instagram.
Please feel free to email splashyouth@gmail.com with any enquiries.