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I am sure we would all agree that families with traditions tend to be stronger and happier than those without them. Keeping this in mind, consider holding a class on developing family traditions and recommend some of the following books as resources for this class.
GOAL
hold a family traditions class to help develop stronger families
THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINSdecide on the date for the class decide who will lead class consider inviting two or three couples in your church to lead who you know have strong traditions in place in their own families begin to promote and have people sign up for the class
TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINS
- continue to promote
- have couples who will be leading the class show or tell about one of their traditions during the announcements to help generate interest
- meet with speakers and see if they need anything
- if child care will need to be provided arrange for care providers - have people RSVP for child care so you know how many kids to expect
ONE MONTH BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINScontinue to promote continue to accept additions to the class list decide on the room to hold the class in
ONE WEEK BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINSfinalize arrangements for childcare, refreshments and space
DAY OF THE CLASSset up each area welcome speakers and those attending enjoy
DAY AFTER THE CLASSsend thank-you's to the class speakers
* Have each couple leading a class teach about how to develop traditions for a specific holiday and allow people attending to rotate from area to area.
