City News
  • Church
    • Church & Missions
    • 中文报道
    • Harvest Magazine
    • 《丰收》纪念特刊
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Culture
    • CityFamilies
    • Community
    • Eye On Society
    • Lifestyle
  • Perspective
  • Who We Are
  • Who We Are

City News

  • Church
    • Church & Missions
    • 中文报道
    • Harvest Magazine
    • 《丰收》纪念特刊
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Culture
    • CityFamilies
    • Community
    • Eye On Society
    • Lifestyle
  • Perspective
  • Who We Are
Church & Missions

R Conference: The Science And Spirit Of Teaching The Young

By David Choong May 23, 2017September 9, 2018
By David Choong May 23, 2017September 9, 2018

Harvest Kidz workers had a wonderful time of refreshing and learning at the recent R Conference.

R Conference: The Science And Spirit Of Teaching The Young

Eileen Toh, head of Harvest Kidz, opening the conference CN PHOTOS: Jason Lee

The R conference saw 178 children church workers gathering in City Harvest Church’s Jurong West campus, on May 10, for a day of learning, and also to be refreshed in the Holy Spirit. Organized by Harvest Kidz, CHC’s children’s church, the conference attracted participants from different countries like China, Indonesia,  Malaysia and the Philippines.

The one-day affair served as a platform for workers to learn the essential skills of working with children and at the same time to draw revelations from God. When it comes to learning, age is obviously not a factor. The attendees ranged from teenagers to seniors over 70. They were all united by their interest in the welfare and development of children.

R Conference: The Science And Spirit Of Teaching The Young

“Unless you are like a little child…” Harvest Kidz workers having innocent fun.

“The ‘R’ in the R Conference stands for rain,” explained Eileen Toh, pastor of Harvest Kidz. “It signifies the rain of the Holy Spirit that will fall upon us at the conference.”

In her opening message, Toh shared her vision for the attendees that they would be prepared to impact the next generation through the R Conference. She encouraged the attendees to retreat into the presence of the Holy Spirit and be refreshed. This would help charge them up for the work ahead.

To create an atmosphere of rain, a video of raindrops falling played in the background. School of Theology student Jin An Hui, who is in her early 30s, said that it helped her to feel the Holy Spirit like the rainfall.

R Conference: The Science And Spirit Of Teaching The Young

Preschool educator Patricia Koh sharing her wisdom

IMPACTING THE NEXT GENERATION

Patricia Koh, the renowned founder of Pat’s Schoolhouse who has since sold her franchise and now works with Maple Bear Preschool, was the second speaker of the day. She has done extensive research on early childhood in Australia and UK and has served as Head of Childhood Education Department at Singapore’s National Institute of Education. Koh encouraged the attendees to handle children with an open heart. She said that children can teach adults things in the most natural and creative way. She encouraged attendees to pay attention to the children and learn from them; only then can they teach the children. She also encouraged them to teach with a positive attitude and use only positive words of encouragement.

A Harvest Kidz volunteer in her mid-20s, Lynnette Sim, said after Koh’s session that she learned how not to treat children with threats or any form of negative words because children would learn such behavior. Instead, it was key to use appropriate words on children.

Shirley Yeo, 75, the supervisor of CHC Nursery was impressed with Koh’s session, particularly Koh’s quote: “We don’t need to mold our children to be like us; we need to be more like them.” Koh had referred to Matthew 18:2-6, where Jesus taught his followers to be childlike in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

R Conference: The Science And Spirit Of Teaching The Young

There was ample time for worship.

NUTS & BOLTS OF TEACHING KIDS

In her workshop “Managing Challenging Behavior”, Lynn Tan, a pastor in Harvest Kidz, talked about how before the workers can effectively manage challenging behavior, they need to understand what challenging behavior is, as well as why children present such behavior. Tan also gave the attendees a mental checklist that helps teachers respond to challenging behaviors they may encounter.

Another workshop, “The Art of Teaching”, by Connie Yong, one of the founding members of Harvest Kidz, was impressively  passionate. Many of the pointers Yong gave sound simple but require much practice. Among Yong’s many Yoda-like sayings were: “teaching is to help one to learn”, “teaching is being”, and “teaching is the way we are experienced”.

The final session with Choong Tsih-Ming, a pastor in CHC, on the topic of revival, saw an outpouring of the Holy Spirit among the attendees. Many fell under the power of God while others burst out in holy laughter.

Cindy Olivia, a School of Theology student in her late 30s, felt deeply blessed by the conference. Hailing from Jakarta, Olivia felt the urgency to minister to young children and impart spirituality. She felt that the conference gave her practical knowledge on how to teach young children and she looks forward to more such conferences.

R Conference: The Science And Spirit Of Teaching The Young

It was a rewarding and Spirit-filled time for all.

CHCChildren's ChurchCity HarvestEileen TohHarvest KidzR Conference
0
FacebookTwitterWhatsappTelegram
David Choong

Related Articles

Called To Serve Children As A Male Preschool...

March 15, 2023

A Magical, Dazzling, Musical Church Without Walls Christmas

December 28, 2022

Art Drew Him Close To God

November 5, 2022

Children’s Day 2022: Champions In The Eyes Of...

October 21, 2022

How To Pray For Your Children

July 22, 2022

How To Share Christ With Today’s Generation

June 23, 2022

The Joyful Return Of Harvest Kidz Outreach Services

May 19, 2022

CHC Turns 33: The Joys Of Working In...

May 12, 2022

Canon James Wong, Passionate Servant Of The Lord

April 8, 2022

Church Without Walls Testimony: “I Can Have Hope...

March 3, 2022

Cookout with Pastor Yong

Chap Chye



Claypot Rice



Osmanthus Jelly



Hainanese Pork Chop

City News Weekly

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Youtube

© City News. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Notice | Terms