Giving a welcome speech at Youth Day is a great way to get younger participants interested in the events and beliefs of your church. The best way to keep their attention and get your point across is to talk to them as an equal and not to be patronizing. Keep your speech short and simple and share your own personal experiences as well as keeping it up-to-date and modern. Don’t try to talk about anything new and trendy that you aren’t too certain about as often this can make the audience feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. The best way to gain their respect is by showing that you are interested in what they do and have to say but do not try to fit in with them too hard.
Don’t lose track about the reason that you are speaking to them. Explain to them what Youth Day is all about and how your church is planning to celebrate it. Tell them that you appreciate their attendance and that you hope that they have a good time. Look for any relevant passages that help explain your point but do not choose anything too long and wordy. Find something that is welcoming and encouraging but concise.
Youth Day is celebrated annually and is a chance for the younger generation of all ages, races and cultures to all come together with a theme of unity and diversity. The main event for World Youth Day is held in a different city every year but churches across the world hold events and ceremonies locally for individuals who want to celebrate it closer to home. Traditionally the Pope makes an appearance at the main event and flags are used to signify the different nationalities that attended. Pilgrimage walks are performed by attendees at the event and the walk in the most recent World Youth Day in Sydney set a record of 10 km.
Don’t lose track about the reason that you are speaking to them. Explain to them what Youth Day is all about and how your church is planning to celebrate it. Tell them that you appreciate their attendance and that you hope that they have a good time. Look for any relevant passages that help explain your point but do not choose anything too long and wordy. Find something that is welcoming and encouraging but concise.
Youth Day is celebrated annually and is a chance for the younger generation of all ages, races and cultures to all come together with a theme of unity and diversity. The main event for World Youth Day is held in a different city every year but churches across the world hold events and ceremonies locally for individuals who want to celebrate it closer to home. Traditionally the Pope makes an appearance at the main event and flags are used to signify the different nationalities that attended. Pilgrimage walks are performed by attendees at the event and the walk in the most recent World Youth Day in Sydney set a record of 10 km.
