<p align="center">YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES REPORT</p>

<h3><span style="color: #333399;"><i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The mission of Young Adult Ministry:</span></i></span></h3>
The Young Adult Ministry’s mission is to praise and glorify God, as well as gain an understanding of God's word and teachings as it applies in our lives; to provide an open forum where young adults can meet regularly to discuss the various spiritual issues our age group faces; to provide support and fellowship while keeping in the work of the Lord; to motivate one another to maintain our walk of faith and continue to glorify God in all that we do; to be a social group of positive influence, providing guidance, and direction towards purpose and self-discovery.
<h3><span style="color: #333399;"><i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Our Goal is to:</span></i></span></h3>
<ul>
	<li>Affirm the unique gifts, talents, and ministries of young adults;</li>
	<li>Provide opportunities through programs and resources for young adults to explore ways to integrate their faith in their lives and through their life transitions;</li>
	<li>Nurture the Young Adult ministry through training, resources and creating environments of support;</li>
	<li>Fully embrace young adults in our church and in our community, addressing their needs and issues through evangelism and a spirit of Christian fellowship, renewing and supporting the growth of the body of Christ.</li>
</ul>
On the 19<sup>th</sup> of January 2013, young adult leaders were appointed to include:

Bro Oluwole Ajanaku (Leader)

Sis Folake Ogunyemi (Assistant Leader)

Bro Jackson Ibironke

Sis Modele Odunaiya

Bro Tunde Adedipe

Sis Debbie Ilufoye

Bro Dayo Olaniyan

During our first meeting we decided to meet every 3<sup>rd</sup> Saturday of the month. We also decided on topics to be discussed during our meetings. We chose to start from the foundation by discussing basic fundamental topics. As we continue to meet, we will address the following topics:
<ol>
	<li>Couples (Topics to be addressed)</li>
</ol>
<ul>
	<li>Parenthood</li>
	<li>Finances</li>
	<li>Sex</li>
	<li>Adultery</li>
	<li>Career</li>
	<li>Keeping your spouse interested</li>
</ul>
<ol>
	<li>Singles</li>
</ol>
<ul>
	<li>How to Choose a Partner</li>
	<li>Keeping the Bed Undefiled</li>
</ul>
<ol>
	<li>Career</li>
</ol>
<ul>
	<li>How to Pick a Career</li>
	<li>Starting your own business</li>
	<li>Juggling family and your career</li>
	<li>Keeping your home</li>
	<li>Praying for your children</li>
	<li>Praying for your Spouse</li>
	<li>Praying for your extended family</li>
	<li>Keeping your home</li>
	<li>Praying for your children</li>
	<li>Praying for your Spouse</li>
	<li>Praying for your extended family</li>
	<li>Grooming</li>
	<li>Regular Check Ups</li>
	<li>Eating Right</li>
	<li>Exercising</li>
</ul>
<ol start="4">
	<li>Women</li>
</ol>
<ol start="5">
	<li>Men</li>
</ol>
<ol start="6">
	<li>Health and Wellness Ministry</li>
</ol>
We also decided on the age range for the group which are ages 18-40. This group is divided into two, 18-25 and 26-40.

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<span style="color: #ff6600;"><b>CHALLENGES</b></span>

People were skeptical to join the group because of previous young adult group that was going well but was dissolved unexpectedly some years ago.

The younger adults (18 above) were not interested because they felt their views were different from the older adults’.

It was initially a challenge recruiting new members because they did not know what to expect.

The age difference was also a challenge because of the topics for discussion.

<span style="color: #339966;"><b>SOLUTION</b></span>

We created a young adult group on whatsapp, (a phone application) where all young adult members are notified about meetings, updates and able to interact with each other.

We came up with organizing social events that would bring everybody together to bridge the gap between the younger adults and the older ones. This would help create a strong bond among young adults in the church.

<span style="color: #0000ff;"><b>GROUPS OF YOUNG ADULT</b></span>

We divided the young adult group into two.

1<sup>st</sup> group of ages 18-25

2<sup>nd</sup> group of ages 26-40 and above.

The 1<sup>st</sup> group of ages 18-25 was created because the younger adults could discuss pertinent topics and it would be much easier to relate to each other.

2<sup>nd</sup> group 26-40 and above.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>EXECUTION</b></span>

We organized a barbeque on May 25<sup>th</sup> 2013, all young adults were invited and there was a great turn out. We discussed the importance of the young adult ministry and how each person can benefit from the group. At this gathering, the young adults were informed about splitting the group into two and Brother Tunde Adedipe was appointed their overseer. (Ages18-25)

New members of young adult were able to introduce themselves to the group.

We gathered the contact information of new members to follow up and added them to the young adult whatsapp group for notification and updates.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;"><b>PAST/FUTURE EVENTS</b></span>

Marriage seminar to be organized by young adult (Date TBD).

Pool Party (June 22, 2013)

Bowling Night

A day trip to Ocean City (August 24, 2013)