Tuesday, August 30, 2011

No YF this Friday (2nd) RETURN FALL RETREAT FORMS this Sunday (4th)

Thanks for a great YF grad sendoff last Friday, it's always joyful/sad to see the grads move on. Each graduating class is so unique and each person brought unique gifts, personalities and service to the fellowship. There is never an adequate way to say goodbye but it's more of a 'see you later' :) Remember to encourage grads in their next chapter of life and grads remember to always give back to those younger than you. Grads: remember to free yourself up for Thursday or Friday afternoon to get together to share and pray!

This Friday (2nd), there is no official YF program for the labor day long weekend, so we are calling all youth to enjoy the last summer weekend trip with family and friends! I know a lot of you will be vacationing or transitioning to your new school this weekend as well. Have a blessed weekend with family!

Please return the Fall Retreat form (attached again) this weekend (as soon as possible), it won't take long to fill out! It will help in organizing enough vehicles to drive us to Camp Galilee for September 16-18th. If your parents are available and willing to drive, please let me know as well. It'll be a big help from chasing down lots of people to drive :)

Next Friday (9th), we will have a kick off Sherlock Holmes event. Where we will split you (and friends) into teams for an evening of picture clues and problem solving! Each team will receive a pack of picture clues of Chinatown and will have to deduce the rest :)

Upcoming:
Next Sunday (11th), Sunday school will resume. Be praying (and on the lookout) for opportunities to serve and be an ambassador for Christ. I've contacted several community shelters, ministries, drop-ins etc about opportunities in the Fall and at Christmas, let me know if you know of any as well. We will likely have more opportunities to help with Jericho Road and perhaps even another One Homeless Night.

Let us know how we can be praying for you and if you'd like to meet up!