We had a fun and interesting set of Youth Group activities this fall, and are looking forward to more fun and spiritual growth at Youth Group this winter/spring. Thanks to Rev. Valerie and all of the youth, parents, and volunteers who participated in the fall activities. The January 2012 Youth Group meetings will be on January 8 and January 22. A more detailed schedule will be published in a few weeks.
– Donna, Gerry, Steve, Tony, William
Our 3rd Annual Youth Mission Trip will occur on June 25 through June 30, 2012. This year, we will be returning to Rutland, Vermont to assist a community in which many live below the poverty level (including 21% under the age of 18). Jeff Flick and Rev. Valerie will lead our team of youth in grades 6-12 who will join with other churches to serve under the direction of YouthWorks! (See www.youthworks.com for further information).
If you are interested in going on this year’s Youth Mission Trip please attend the Mission Trip Meeting on December 4 at 4:30pm in the upstairs classroom. Commitment forms, payment schedule, fundraising and a possible local Mission Trip will be discussed. If you have any questions regarding the mission trip please contact Jeff Flick.
Members from both Christ the King Lutheran Church and St. Barnabas Episcopal Church celebrated VBS during today’s Celebration Sunday service. Children and their families sang this year’s VBS songs, and thanks and praise were given to all volunteers who helped out with making VBS a great success. Celebration Sunday service photos are now online.
Celebration Sunday Service (VBS)
Hello Parents,
We had another exciting day at SonSurf Beach Bash today! We learned a great deal throughout the week and were thrilled to have your child attend and participate. Remember that VBS fun is not over! We have our Celebration Sunday service on August 7th at 10:30am, when we will sing our VBS songs and tell you more about our week. Please bring your children 10-15 minutes early so that we can start on time, and have them wear their VBS shirts to celebrate! All are welcome to join us for refreshments after the service!
Day 5 pictures are now online! Thank you for being a part of VBS 2011!
Day 5 - Games
Hello Parents,
We had another exciting day at SonSurf Beach Bash today! We learned a great deal throughout the week and were thrilled to have your child attend and participate. Remember that VBS fun is not over! We have our Celebration Sunday service on August 7th at 10:30am, when we will sing our VBS songs and tell you more about our week. Please bring your children 10-15 minutes early so that we can start on time, and have them wear their VBS shirts to celebrate! All are welcome to join us for refreshments after the service!
Day 4 pictures are now online!
Day 4 - Music
Hi Parents,
We had an exciting day at SonSurf Beach Bash, learning about Jesus washing the feet of His disciples, playing some great games, making our dolphin clacker crafts, and putting some cool moves to our SonSurf songs! Attached is today’s parent newsletter. Don’t forget to send your children with school supplies for our Mission Project! Our fun dress days remaining are:
And don’t miss VBS celebration Sunday on August 7th at 10:30am at St. Barnabas!
Note: If you would like any photos of your child removed, please email us and specify the photo numbers. Thank you!
Hello Parents!
We continued our SonSurf Beach Bash fun today, complete with funny fish faces from our Funny Fish group! Tomorrow is Surfin’ Seagulls Day! Attached is our parent newsletter. As a reminder, here is the revised schedule for fun dress days for the rest of the week. Day 2 pictures are now online!
Can’t wait for Day 3!
Day 2 - Lessons
We had a wonderful adventure at SonSurf Beach Bash today! Be sure to check your child’s drawstring bag for a VBS CD and T-shirt! Day 1 pictures are now online! We can’t wait to see your child again tomorrow for Day 2!
VBS Day 1 - Arts & Crafts
Update by Bryan Botsch
Our trip to Rutland, VT was awesome. We worked with youth and adult leaders from three other churches (a Presbyterian church from Pitman, NJ, a Presbyterian church from Rochester, NY, and a Lutheran church from Baltimore, MD). We served the community by clearing trails in a local park, conducting Kid’s Camp (similar to Vacation Bible School), assisting at a local shelter and soup kitchen, and visiting a local assisted living facility and nursing home. The kids really worked hard and never complained. They truly made a different in the lives of Rutland residents of all ages. In addition to their service, they also spent a few hours each day learning the Bible and worshipping the Lord. They even got a chance to do some rock climbing and visit a marble museum.
Thanks again to all who prayed for us and supported our fundraisers. The kids will put together a presentation to be given to the parish, probably in the fall. Many youth are anxious to go next year, but we will need adult leaders to make it happen. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Mtr. Sheelagh, Jonathan Hill, Lillian Ashie, or myself. Please pray about it and let me know if you are interested. I promise you it will be a rewarding experience. Once we have two adult leaders (one serving as the trip leader for the church), we can choose next year’s site and place our deposits with YouthWorks. If we register by August 12, the deposit will be half off.
THIS SATURDAY – treat your car to a hand detailed wash and support the Mission Trip. Saturday 10am-2pm in the parking lot. All the youth will be working to help fund the transportation costs to go to Vermont later this month. Your support will be appreciated – The cost is $6 for cars and $8 for mini-vans, SUVs and trucks.