This is an article from the July 1985 issue: The Expanding Vision

The Extended Family Co-op

A Vital Facility at the USCWM

The Extended Family Co-op

The USCWM Extended Family Co op provides a vital service for families here on the U.S. Center campus. On the one hand, it frees up mothers on staff to play an important role working alongside their husbands or in some other position for which they are especially qualified. It also gives parents a break so as to write prayer letters and keep up on their ministry accounts. For the children, it provides a rich spiritual experience with a strong missions emphasis. Possibly you too could become a part of this important ministry. Please pray about and consider applying for one of the following Extended Family Co-op personnel needs:

  1. Director someone to organize and give direction to teachers and helpers and perhaps help with the curriculum. The director could also teach or work closely with the administrator.
  2. Curriculum Coordinator  someone with a background in teaching to organize and package educational materials into units in such a way that the USCWM can also share these with others. The Co-op is piloting a preschool Christian curriculum concerned primarily with Christian character and missionary vision. The academic background of the Curriculum Coordinator himself or herself is secondary to character and an interest in missions.
  3. Preschool Teacher to teach 9:00 a.m. 12:00 (noon) five days a week.
  4. Preschool and infant care helpers   part time (2 or 3 days a week 9-12) or full time (5 days a week)
  5. Kindergarten Teacher for those around age five, who will be taught in a home school environment. (1/2 day, five days a week).

Co op Administrator Ten Randall says, 'We would love to benefit from the experience and expertise of those retired and desiring to serve God by serving our children. We could use a retired teacher either a single or a retired couple working together part time. Mornings would be spent teaching/helping at the co-op facility, and afternoons would be free for planning if that is needed.'

Besides personnel, the USCWM Extended Family Co-op needs all kinds of supplies and equipment, including playground equipment (jungle gym/monkey bars), pre school bikes and Big Wheels, large size piping for making tunnels, and sand for sandboxes. Also needed are indoor school supplies, playhouse furniture, and baby nursery supplies. All donations are tax deductible and will be greatly appreciated. You can apply for positions or donate items by calling (818) 797-1111, or by waiting to the U. S. Center for World Mission at 1605 Elizabeth Street, Pasadena, CA 91104.

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