If you visit the College on a Thursday, you might notice a big sign up near S-Block hall with the word “JAM” on it. Please note, this is not an advertisement for fruity spreadable goodness. JAM stands for “Jesus And Me.”
Each Thursday in the Junior School we run two groups during break times for students who have faith in Jesus or who are investigating Christianity. These groups are called JAM (Years 4-6) and Junior JAM (Year 3).
This year we have had many children keen to come along each week. To help run these groups and encourage younger Christians, some students in Year Six have agreed to serve as “JAM leaders.” They are excited to have the opportunity to serve God and our College in this important way.
On Monday 2 March, we joined with staff and students from other Christian schools in a leadership training event called “CruFIT” (Followers in Training) at Broughton Anglican College. It was a wonderful morning of fun games and helpful workshops, based around the topic of the Bible. Our JAM leaders were taught practical skills in Bible reading, teaching games and memory verses. We were reminded from Hebrews 4:12 that God’s Word is a powerful and helpful guide as we follow Jesus.
Here are some of their comments about the day:
“CruFIT was an amazing experience of growing in knowledge of Christ.”
– Kristabel L
“At CruFIT I learnt the importance of God’s word. I was amazed about how much kids want to learn about Jesus!”
– Natasha T
“I was reminded that God is infinitely powerful.”
– Ryan L
In our College Prayer we ask God to help us to grow in maturity, serve in love and honour You joyfully in all we do. It has been deeply encouraging to see this prayer being answered in the lives of our JAM leaders this term.