A PASTOR'S PERSPECTIVE Would you be able to spot
a sexual predator of children if they were approaching a child you knew? Would you know the warning signs to look for?
The following is from the Darkness to Light (D2L) website: "Stewards of Children (Darkness To Light) is the only
nationally available program scientifically proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child-protective
behaviors. This revolutionary program is for any responsible adult who cares about the welfare of children and particularly
appropriate for training staff and volunteers of youth-serving organizations (sports leagues, day care centers, after
school programs, children's clubs, church groups and more)." A Darkness to Light facilitator will be at Pine
Grove on Saturday, February 18 to do a 2-3 hour training session. You will learn what to look for. You will learn
the statistics for boys and girls who have or will become victims of child abuse. This training is free of
charge, except for a love offering for the presenter. All materials are paid for. All you have to do to possibly
prevent a child's life from being ruined is be there on February 18. A sign up form is on our church website
(www.pinegroveone.com). This training
is available to the entire community. Colleton County High School faculty and workers have been invited.
Other community organizations will be invited as well. Come get trained and make a difference in the life of a child.
Contact Pastor Ken at 843-893-6734 for more information.
Darkness
To Light Darkness To Light is an organization dedicated to the prevention
of child abuse through training for increased awareness. You will learn what to look for, how to spot predators,
and lots of other helpful information. We will meet on Saturday, February 18 at 9:00 a.m. at the Pine Grove Fellowship
Center. Please register below if you will be attending so we will know how many to prepare for. Contact Pastor
Ken at 843-893-6734 for more information. This event is open to the community. Check out the Darkness to Light
website at www.d2l.org.
WHAT Is CHURCHTEAMS? CHURCHTEAMS is an on-line program that allows our church family to be better connected and better
informed. If you have text messaging or e-mail, be sure and give the information to Pastor Ken so you can get started.
CHURCHTEAMS includes an on-line directory of names, address, and telephone numbers of our church members.
It also allows you to see and sign-up for small groups within our church. Take a look by accessing our website and clicking
on CHURCHTEAMS. Contact Pastor Ken if you have any questions.