The following message is from Amy Welsh, a senior and an active participant in Our Saviour's Youth Ministry. Amy will be attending Happening #58 this weekend, please keep her in your prayers! -MC
hey everyone!
this is amy welsh! i went on the camp gravatt retreat oct.20th-oct.21. it was amazing! we got to meet new church groups and bond with them over a period of 24 hours! we got to play games and do fun group building activities! the topic of the weekend was questioning our faith in GOD. it was a tough one for some of us there, but we all got through it as a group. with the support of marycat, megan, and will we all got through it together as a family! i just wanted to thank you marycat for taking us last weekend!
it was a BLAST!
<3 amy
November Events!
Youth Lock-In and overnight at Our Saviour
WHEN? Saturday, November 10, 5 p.m. to Sunday, November 11, 12 p.m.
WHAT? Youth Lock-in: Join us Saturday night for goofy games, memorable moments, stupendous snacking and artistic expression (paint brushes may be involved!) and the chance to connect with your faithful friends here at Our Saviour.
The plan: Saturday night: Gather for dinner, youth room art project(s), games and recreation, movie (optional), lights out!!!
Sunday: Our Saviour’s youth will provide Coffee Hour treats for the 8 am service, enjoy breakfast together (during the usual Sunday School hour) and attend the 10:30 am service with their families. Youth who are unable to join us for the overnight may sign up to join us for breakfast—please RSVP with Mary Cat.
WHO? Youth Grades 6-12 and their friendly (and brave) youth ministers!
RSVP with Mary Cat for this event by Wednesday, November 7.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, get your homework done early, and join us Sunday evening for a movie night and discussion. Popcorn and Theology provided!
Mary Cat, Meghan, Will and Amy, pictured above, had a great time at "24" the Sr. High Diocesan Youth Event held at Camp Gravatt, October 20-21.24 was "24 hours of youth and youth ministers talking about their faith, their doubt, their issues, and their lives. Watch here for an article from one of our participants about their experience at "24."
Youth Updates!!!
Well folks, we're halfway through October and there are lots of events and gatherings on the horizon!
1) Saturday, October 20-21, I'll be traveling to Camp Gravatt once again for a Senior High Youth event with several members of the parish. Check back here next week for pics and more on how the event was!
2) Sunday, October 21, CropWalk - walkers gather at Winthrop at 2:30 pm and will enjoy refreshments at a tail-gating party at the COS parking lot after the walk. Good luck to our walkers and thanks for your commitment to fighting hunger by getting involved and getting your community involved! Keep up the good work/walk! Support the Middle School and Sr. High Youth who've signed up with donations and/or by signing up to walk yourself!
3) Sunday, October 28, Halloween helpers and Game Night! Our Saviour Youth have been asked to help put on the EKG (Episcopal Kids Group) Halloween Party/carnival this Sunday (5-6:30 pm.) Contact Mary Cat and/or Judy Rauppius or Rachel Hubbard to sign up to help out at this event.
Stick around for our very own youth group Halloween Game Night (6:30-8 pm)- where we get to play together for prizes, candy and don't forget to come dressed for the costume contest!
I look forward to seeing y'all at these upcoming events! More next week on upcoming events including: participation in a prayer vigil, Saturday, November 3, the youth lock-in November 10-11, and the Ski trip (January 19-22)!
Peace, MCE
1) Saturday, October 20-21, I'll be traveling to Camp Gravatt once again for a Senior High Youth event with several members of the parish. Check back here next week for pics and more on how the event was!
2) Sunday, October 21, CropWalk - walkers gather at Winthrop at 2:30 pm and will enjoy refreshments at a tail-gating party at the COS parking lot after the walk. Good luck to our walkers and thanks for your commitment to fighting hunger by getting involved and getting your community involved! Keep up the good work/walk! Support the Middle School and Sr. High Youth who've signed up with donations and/or by signing up to walk yourself!
3) Sunday, October 28, Halloween helpers and Game Night! Our Saviour Youth have been asked to help put on the EKG (Episcopal Kids Group) Halloween Party/carnival this Sunday (5-6:30 pm.) Contact Mary Cat and/or Judy Rauppius or Rachel Hubbard to sign up to help out at this event.
Stick around for our very own youth group Halloween Game Night (6:30-8 pm)- where we get to play together for prizes, candy and don't forget to come dressed for the costume contest!
I look forward to seeing y'all at these upcoming events! More next week on upcoming events including: participation in a prayer vigil, Saturday, November 3, the youth lock-in November 10-11, and the Ski trip (January 19-22)!
Peace, MCE
Jr. High Fall Retreat: Fight the Good Fight of Faith
Gathering in the parking lot of the Church of Our Saviour on Friday afternoon, there were 9 youth and 2 adults pumped for the drive to the Bishop Gravatt Camp and Conference Center for the Jr. High Diocesan Fall Retreat. We joined over 150 youth from around the Diocese of Upper South Carolina for a weekend of singing, laughing, getting to know each other and building our faith in community.
The theme of the weekend, "Faith Builders: Fight the Good Fight of Faith" was inspired from the lectionary reading for the weekend, 1 Timothy 6:11-19. On Friday night we watched Facing the Giants, a movie about a high school football coach whose faith life was challenged in many ways. Finding inspiration form scripture, to honor God in all that he did, this coach inspired the faith lives of his team members. They would offer all that they had to God, and praise God in their triumph and in their defeats.
Reminding us of the story of David and Goliath, as the Eagles football team faced off with a strong and seemingly undefeatable opponent, the Giants, this team offered their best to the glory of God and allowed great things to be shown through them, a most unexpected vessel.
Our youth participants spent time in small groups discussing the film, participated in an obstacle course that challenged them to work in community to overcome obstacles such as those we face in our faith lives, and created sculpters made of wood blocks representing the faith builders that support and encourage us in our journey of faith together.
We also enjoyed activities including swimming, playing football, ping pong, 4 square, basketball, making music, dancing ("ice cream and cake and cake") and enjoying the beauty of God's creation at beautiful Camp Gravatt.
Some comments from our participants are included below. Be sure and check back for more pictures from the event and put the New Beginnings dates on your calendar today: April 25-27!
"I met a lot of new people. I made new friends and people I already knew became closer."
"I made new friends, learned a lot of new things and played a lot of four square. I liked cruising too - that was another opportunity to meet new people. Other than the cold weather at night, I had a lot of fun!"
"I liked the dog who popped footballs. I also liked tearing up the dancefloor with my awesome moves!"
"I danced with a girl at the dance!"
"I liked playing ping pong"
"I liked walking around to do different things outside the scheduled activities"
"I had a blast!!! The dance was sooo fun! I made good friends!"
"I liked all of the activities and liked making new friends!"
Gracious God,
we give thanks and praise to you for the time to grow together in community! You've inspired us to allow your presence in all aspects of our lives, remembering to give you glory when we win and when we lose. Your presence and your care for us is immeasurable, and as we live and share your love we are given the knowledge that with God, nothing is impossible! Amen.
The theme of the weekend, "Faith Builders: Fight the Good Fight of Faith" was inspired from the lectionary reading for the weekend, 1 Timothy 6:11-19. On Friday night we watched Facing the Giants, a movie about a high school football coach whose faith life was challenged in many ways. Finding inspiration form scripture, to honor God in all that he did, this coach inspired the faith lives of his team members. They would offer all that they had to God, and praise God in their triumph and in their defeats.
Reminding us of the story of David and Goliath, as the Eagles football team faced off with a strong and seemingly undefeatable opponent, the Giants, this team offered their best to the glory of God and allowed great things to be shown through them, a most unexpected vessel.
Our youth participants spent time in small groups discussing the film, participated in an obstacle course that challenged them to work in community to overcome obstacles such as those we face in our faith lives, and created sculpters made of wood blocks representing the faith builders that support and encourage us in our journey of faith together.
We also enjoyed activities including swimming, playing football, ping pong, 4 square, basketball, making music, dancing ("ice cream and cake and cake") and enjoying the beauty of God's creation at beautiful Camp Gravatt.
Some comments from our participants are included below. Be sure and check back for more pictures from the event and put the New Beginnings dates on your calendar today: April 25-27!
"I met a lot of new people. I made new friends and people I already knew became closer."
"I made new friends, learned a lot of new things and played a lot of four square. I liked cruising too - that was another opportunity to meet new people. Other than the cold weather at night, I had a lot of fun!"
"I liked the dog who popped footballs. I also liked tearing up the dancefloor with my awesome moves!"
"I danced with a girl at the dance!"
"I liked playing ping pong"
"I liked walking around to do different things outside the scheduled activities"
"I had a blast!!! The dance was sooo fun! I made good friends!"
"I liked all of the activities and liked making new friends!"
Gracious God,
we give thanks and praise to you for the time to grow together in community! You've inspired us to allow your presence in all aspects of our lives, remembering to give you glory when we win and when we lose. Your presence and your care for us is immeasurable, and as we live and share your love we are given the knowledge that with God, nothing is impossible! Amen.
Jr. High Fall Retreat pics!
Visit the church website for pictures from our weekend at Gravatt! Check back here later this week for comments, quotes and stories from participants in the Jr. High Diocesan Fall Retreat!
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