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We are currently hosting Cool Table Saturday Mornings once a month. It is a free (donations accepted) two hour camp open to elementary aged kids. We play games, have fun, and learn some cool character building skills and applicable life lessons.We have hosted four camps through the summer and are looking forward to more to come.
Each month we have seen new faces which is exciting because the word is spreading! We have also added a counselor, Mr. Ryan. Ryan currently studies at Winthrop University majoring in education, and he volunteers at Church180 in the children's area. Ryan is an amazing addition to the camp atmosphere.
We are trying to expand our reach through various social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, and You Tube. Check us out on FB at www.facebook.com/cooltableministries for the latest event updates , on Twitter @cooltable4life for the #dosomethingtogether revolution, and on You Tube CoolTable4Life channel where you can see the latest videos from camp.
We are still looking for an indoor location to hold camp throughout the winter. Please join us in praying for a location.
And finally, through our partnership with Christ Worship Church out of West Palm Beach, Florida, Cool Ministries is now non-profit!
Great things are on the horizon for The Cool Table ... be on the lookout for more to come!
3/31/13 Here are some exciting updates:
We ordered shirts. The slogans 'This ain't no popularity contest' and 'Down with Fun' You can order one for yourself for only $12. All profits help support Cool Table.
We kicked off our first ever Cool Camp mini camp of Friday March 29th. We had 13 kids to attend and lots of fun shared. We are currently working to put together a promo video so we can share and get people pumped up for Saturday mornings which we are looking to start soon!
Some other cool things are in the works but for now we have to keep a lid on it. Stayed tuned.... and be sure to watch out for Cool Table Saturday Mornings coming soon!
What is The Cool Table?
The Cool Table is a non-profit organization focused on building self-worth in children through relationship development, character building, and positive self-awareness. We hold the belief that all children have unique talents and traits that should be celebrated. The goal of our program is to identify and display these unique characteristics so they may be shared and appreciated among his/her peers and family. In doing so we wish to see heightened confidence and positive self-esteem develop within our participants. The program is designed to connect with children in a fun and encouraging environment by using relevant age appropriate activities that lead them to explore the challenges and opportunities of the world around them while teaching leadership skills that will help them impact their world for a lifetime. The activities will range from high energy games, to sports clinics to opportunities for artistic expression through visual and performing arts. Every child deserves a seat at the "Cool Table"
As directors, Chris and Shante place a high value on building authentic relationships with the families involved in this program. They see everyday as an opportunity to live out and share the greatest relationship they have ever experienced; to be more than children's program, but a relevant resource for strengthening communities and families and dynamically changing the world by living out an authentic relationship with Jesus.
One important distinction they make is that it is not their intention to become a "Christian" program, but rather a program ran by Christians. This distinction so that the program is known not by a Christian label but rather by difference making actions that irrefutably demonstrate the love of Christ. It is the desire of the directors to live in such a way that the world would ask about the "hope" they have.
Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope always be ready to explain it. 1Peter 3:15
From Chris and Shante:
This is just life. We have both triumphs and failures that have made us who we are, but in both the one thing that has remained constant is the love that Jesus has for us. It is a love that we feel compelled to share with the world. Running around, playing games, and acting goofy with kids, well that is just a sweet bonus!
Sound interesting? Check us out on FB - Cool Table Ministries. On Twitter @cooltable4life
On You Tube CoolTable4Life Channel and make sure to check Journey to The Cool Table often.
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