Closing闭会INFO & FAQ’s

讯息与常见问题解答

Why are we doing this?

为什么我们要这么做？

This idea started to take shape after hearing from parents that they were looking for connection points with their kids to help grow in faith together as a whole family.   This program will be designed to:

• Connect families who have children in the K-5 grade group with other families of the same stage
• Inspire families with ideas & ways to live out faith at home
• Encourage & Support families through life circumstances
• Disciple families to pass on positive things they are learning

 由于从父母那里得知他们正在寻找与他们的孩子的连接点，以帮助全家建立共同成长的信念之后，这个想法就开始形成了。

此活动将设计为：

• 把幼儿园至5年级儿童的家庭和同龄层的家庭联系起来

• 以可以在家中实现信仰的理念与方法来激励家庭

• 通过所生活的环境来鼓励和支持家庭

• 成为门徒家庭用以传递他们正在学习的积极事物

What are the dates and times of this event?

这项活动的日期和时间是什么？

We are launching this trial program as a 12 week event on Thursday evenings, starting January 9 and finishing April 2 (no KINect during the week of March break).  Each night will run from 6pm-7pm.  

我们将在周四晚上启动这个试验性的活动，为期12周，从1月9日开始，到4月2日结束（在3月休息日的一周内没有KINect）。每晚从6点到7点。

What will a typical Thursday night look like?

6:00                Welcome 欢迎

6:05 – 6:15    Ice-Breaker Games 破冰游戏

6:15 – 6:30    Creative Presentation 创意表演

6:30 – 6:40    Family Questions / Discussion Time 家庭提问/讨论时间

6:40 – 6:45    Short video about the topic we’re discussing 关于我们讨论的主题之短视频

6:50 – 7:00    Closing 闭会

I have kids younger or older than grades K-5.  Can we still come?

我有比幼儿园至5年级较小或较大的孩子，那么我们可以来吗？

YES!  We would love to have you!  Please know, however, that the topics covered are aimed at the K-5 age group.  We will have PreSchool and Nursery space available for families who need it.  Teens are encouraged to join their families as participants and influencers in the lives of their younger siblings, and/or there will be break-out options for teens who wish to have a leadership role in planning for these events.

当然可以！我们很想你来参加！但请注意，这里所涉及到的主题是针对幼儿园至5年级年龄层的小孩。我们会为有需要的家庭提供学前班和托儿所服务。我们鼓励青少年加入他们的家庭，成为他们弟妹生活中的参与者和影响者，并且/或者那些希望在这个活动中能发挥领导角色的青少年也可以来参与，这将会是你们一个突破性的选择。

Do I have to attend RiverKids on Sunday to be welcome to KINect?

我在周日必须参加RiverKids才能参加KINect吗？

No.  The themes discussed at KINect will align with the themes at RiverKids, but they do not depend on each other and will not duplicate content.  There may be a memory verse or a consistent theme or bible story from time to time, but the content of the two programs do not rely on each other.  The two programs are different in purpose, and format, but similar in themes.

不！KINect讨论的主题与RiverKids的主题是一致的，但是它们并不相互依赖，也不会重复内容。可能偶而会有一段需要背诵的诗句或一个连贯性的主题或圣经故事，但是这两个活动的内容并不相互依赖。这两个活动的目的和格式也不径相同，但主题却相似。

Can children be dropped off for this program?

孩子们可以参加这项活动吗？

No.  The intent of this program is to incorporate families in a faith growing environment together.  Parents (or other guardians) are required to attend.

不。这项计划的目的是将家庭融入到一个信仰成长的环境中。家长（或其监护人）必须出席。

What will parents enjoy about this program?

父母会喜欢这项活动吗？ 

Parents will enjoy exploring through important faith lessons together as a family by having a common setting and common foundation to share with your children. 

We’re also excited about this opportunity:  once a month at KINect, our gatherings will take on a different structure to allow parents to have their own time for conversation.   These parent forum nights will begin with a potluck supper for the whole family, and after the meal parents will gather to discuss:

• Ideas about the content from previous weeks of the program
• Questions / concerns that have come up in life situations
• Solutions / support for one another from the above areas. 

Children will have supervised game and activity time while this once a month forum is happening.

父母将通过共同的背景和共同的基础与孩子一起分享重要的信仰课程，并且一起来探索家庭。 

我们自己也对这个机会感到兴奋：每个月有一次在KINect上，我们将采用不同的聚会形式，让父母们拥有自己的时间彼此进行交谈。父母们的论坛之夜将以百家菜的聚餐形式开始，饭后父母们将聚在一起讨论：

•关于课程前几周内容的想法

•生活中出现的问题/担忧

•从上述领域相互提供解决方案/支持。 

每个月一次的论坛举办期间，孩子们将会有监督游戏和活动的时间。

How do I sign up?

我如何注册？ 

You can pre-register by signing up at the Welcome Center at RiverCross Church, or you can pre-register now by clicking here.

您可以通过在RiverCross Church的欢迎中心进行预先注册，也可以通过点击此处的连结进行预先注册：

https://rivercross.churchcenter.com/people/forms/81213

How can I help?

有什么我可以帮忙的吗？ 

Ideally, we would like to have KINect be a place for you to come and enjoy, and participate as a family.  We’re asking for people who do not have children in this age category to be our primary leaders behind the scenes.   Families can help by:

•          Inviting and welcoming other families to attend
•          Continuing to lead your family in their faith journeys through the week
•          Contributing to our monthly potluck / parent forum nights
•          Attending as regularly as possible to help us with this trial project
•          Helping us recruit potential leaders who might want to help make this event a success.   If you know of anyone who might be interested in leading, please contact Amy Baxter, RiverKids director at amylbax@gmail.com . 

在理想的情况下，我们希望KINect成为您和家人来享受和参与的地方。我们寻求那些没有在这个年龄层阶段儿童的父母或青少年成为我们幕后的主要领导者。所有的家庭可以通过以下的方式提供协助：

• 邀请和欢迎其他的家庭来参加

• 一周之内继续带领家人来进行信仰之旅

• 为我们每个月的百家菜聚餐/父母论坛之夜提供贡献

• 尽可能经常参加此项活动，以帮助我们完成这个试验项目

• 帮助我们招募潜在的领导者，这些人可能希望帮助我们使此项活动获取成功。 如果您知道谁对领导感兴趣的人，请通过amylbax@gmail.com与Amy Baxter（RiverKids主管）取得联系。