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YOUTH NEWS
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SCHEDULE FOR YOUTH UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
Junior High 7-8 meets 1st and 3rd Sunday 6-8
Senior High 9-12 meets 2nd and 4th Sunday 6-8
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As we start a New Year filled with hope and anticipation, let us not forget about the many great things that happened in 2010. The Church had many activities that reached out to the community. The Fun-Fest, Turkey Dinner, and the Community Awareness Program all programs to get folks acqainted with the Church in a non threatening way. This year with the Lord's help I believe we as a Church can reach out more thanever in many new and exciting ways. The hope is to start a mentoring program where young and old can meet to understand and teach one another. Plan for a bigger and better Fun Fest. A "Share Night " where parents can share their faith with the ones they love the most. A new Confirmation Class, under the Direction of Debbie Benyo, will begin in January what a great time for these young adults. Also let us continue to remember those youth in the Church who will be preparing for graduation and the many decisions they must make as they continue to grow.
Jan 8th Jr Hi Youth
Jan 13th and 14th Y Night at Ytown YMCA
Leave Church at 8PM
Jan 15th Sr Hi
Jan 22nd Jr Hi
Jan 29th 3-5 PM "No Bullies Allowed " Presented by Operation Keepsake Bullying program for all ages Hosted by Jr/Sr High Youth
Well once again a New Year is upon this year more than most will bring some real changes to the church, as we all anticipate the changes let us remember that we all serve Jesus Christ and that our goal is to grow his church.
My goal is as it has always been is to reach more youth for Jesus Christ here in the Berlin Center area than ever before.
With the help of Rev.Libb the church has been able to offer many more things to help the youth. This past week we concluded a basketball camp where our church was able to
touch 19 young lives for Christ. Jeff Craig was an extreme help along with Nicole and Cameron Perry and Jeff Clegg this allows us to extend ourselves and share the Word. This Jan. 29th the Church is sponsoring a program "No Bullies Allowed" from 3-5 PM. You see, we will as a Church continue to grow and move forward if we function as one in order to grow the love and grace of Jesus Christ through our Church and Community.
In God's Love and Grace
Ron Friend Youth Director
I heard this great story the other day about a GYM TEACHER the Parent came to the teacher during parent teacher conferences and told the teacher her son still was overweight and out of shape. The teacher respond by telling her he only had her son once a week in gym for 45 minutes and that her son needed to do more exercise on his own while watching his diet. The parent responded in a very negative way instructing the teacher that was his job. The analogy I guess you can draw by now is that I also spend a limited time with your children but yet unlike the the GYM TEACHER I do feel responsible for their religious instruction and with your help we can reach this goal together both of us making it a priority.The many things that youth are bombarded with today need all of us working as a team to make sure each child is spiritually fit. This is a responsibility and priority I take very seriously. Remember we only have a limited amount of time with our youth some will be graduating this year and let us pray their religious education made a priority by all invovled, will sustain them throughout their young lives. I leave you with this thought
in a Study Conducted by UNC - Chapel Hill 80% of youth between ages 18-23 have difficulty explaining or reasoning out their moral stance.
In His Service
Ron
Well it is April at least that is what the Calendar tells even if the weather is not cooperating. It also the time during the religious calendar that many activities take place reminding us all of the signifigance of Jesus Christ. This year the church will be taking in approximately 12 New Members in the 7th 8th and 9th Grade. What a great time to become members of the Church. My hope for them and their families is that they truly become "Active" Members in the Church. Sure for selfish reasons I would like to see more youth participate in the programming the church offers, but also to learn to journal, spend time in prayer and devotions. We all know the only way to grow as a Christian is with faithful practice and service. There are many reasons whether good or bad why one can not come to Sunday School, Church, Youth Group or other church events. When was the last time you Volunteered to teach or helped with VBS or other Church activities. As you contemplate such a decision, whatever it may be in the life of the Church, remember the Great Sacrafice your Lord and Saviour made for you. Please remember that younger children and family members learn by example and follow your lead in all aspects of your life. May this Easter allow you time to reflect and pray on your walk and service with the Lord.
Have a Blessed Easter
Ron Friend
Youth Director
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