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Originally Posted by RandyWayne
That sounds great!
My old pastor (he is still there but we left the church when we moved from AZ to WI) has regular youth events at the range and even bought one particular hard working kid his first 9mm (don't know what brand) as a "thank you!" gift for all the hard work he does at the church.
We/they also hold a regular annual "sports night" which we use as both an outreach (it is HUGELY effective) as well as something for fathers to do do with their sons. When I saw "sports" I'm not referring to baseball, football, or tennis, but specifically hunting, fishing, camping, and firearms in general. Girls are definitely welcome of course but the main thrust of the event is reinforcing "manhood" and allowing boys, and men, to be boys -and men. 
(We DO encourage ALL members of the family to hold a certain proficiency in firearms apart from the sporting aspect of it.) |
I have been thinking along these lines as well. There is nothing more "manly" than these types of things. It really helps kids connect and helps them mature, they have to or don't get to come. With time I want to expand this some by inviting friends that don't go to church to help build a bridge for them. I enjoy watching the kids expressions and seeing them excited about it!