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Way of the Child Workshop Slated for Sierra Vista UMC

(June 28, 2007, GBOD/UR) — The General Board of Discipleship's Upper Room Ministries presents a one-day "Way of the Child" training, July 21, 2007, at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, Sierra Vista, Ariz.

A new children's spiritual formation resource,The Way of the Child: Helping Children Experience God, written by Wynn McGregor, is part of the "Companions in Christ" series published by the Nashville-based agency. This resource is part of Upper Room Books’ Companions in Christ® series.

Wynn McGregor

McGregor is the leader for the training event designed for parents and Christian educators of children ages 6-11.

"As I have worked with children over the years, parented three of my own and now have the gift of grandchildren, I realize more and more the deep insights of children, which often come from their innate intuition and their unfettered faith in God," says McGregor.

"The Way of the Child" participants will learn about environments and practices that help children grow spiritually.

McGregor says "society is so full of noise and activity, that little time is provided for children to explore their insights, faith and be affirmed."

A certified Christian educator in the Presbyterian Church (USA), McGregor has a long history in Christian education, serving both the PCUSA and United Methodist churches.

Check-in time is 8:30 a.m. Training begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m. Cost for the day is $55.00. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

To register online, go to http://www.upperroom.org/companions/eventschild.asp, or contact Janice Neely toll free at 1-877-899-2780, ext. 1792.

Resources for "The Way of the Child" include a Leader's Guide and thirty-nine sessions to use with children, a resource booklet, a family booklet, a CD with songs to accompany the sessions and for families to listen to at home, and an introductory DVD.

The Upper Room is an ecumenical organization that produces resources for encouraging deeper spiritual formation, including The Upper Room daily devotional guide, five other magazines, and a line of books and programs for youth and adults. More information about "The Way of the Child" and other Upper Room resources can be found online at www.upperroom.org/bookstore.

GBOD's mission is to support annual conference and local church leaders for their task of equipping world-changing disciples. An agency of The United Methodist Church, GBOD (www.gbod.org) is located at 1908 Grand Ave. in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, call the Media Relations Office toll free at 877-899-2780, ext. 7017.