Have you ever heard so many ways to address or call God?

Shepherd

Sun of righteousness
Heavenly King
Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Holy FatherGiver of Life
Everliving God
Alpha and Omega
Father
Son
Holy Spirit
Redeemer and Friend
Almighty
Saviour
Messiah
Gracious God
Merciful Father
Kyrie Eleison
Light
The Way
Blessed Body and Blood
Prince of Peace
Lamb
Yo
Lord of Lords
Abba
Yahweh
Beginning and End
Christ

On Saturday, November 3, the Church of Our Saviour held a silent prayer vigil from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Members of the parish came as individuals, and in small groups to pray for the needs of our community, keeping vigil, keeping watch in the church building. At 12 noon on Saturday, there were several adventurous folk from the youth and Canterbury groups who gathered for a “loud” hour – providing a space for those who might not be able to pray silently for an hour, but wanted to participate in the vigil.

Our first action as a group gathered was to pray aloud all the names and addresses we could think of to give to God. When you pray you begin by greeting God. The names and titles listed above show the variety of names with which we address God in our personal and community prayer life (thanks to the BCP for some of the more formal titles!) With what name do you address God when you pray?

We also prayed over the names of Happening candidates, participating in the weekend retreat at that very moment, the prayer concerns that had been given to us for prayer during the vigil, our loved ones, our enemies and ourselves. One other way of praying that we tried on as a gathered community involved writing our own hymn! It was easier than you might think! All we had to do was come up with 14 2-syllable words (or a few 3 syllable phrases) and we sand these words to the tune of Amazing Grace. Would you like to see our hymn? Check it out:

Lovely, father, playful, caring, a joyful melody…
Peaceful, prayerful, enduring, strong, a bonding family.

Thanks to those who came out for the vigil and stayed for a little home-made chili lunch! We hope you can join us next time we gather for a prayer vigil – either silently, or aloud!

Pictures!

Visit the COS website to view pictures from our recent get togethers!
A new album called "Our Saviour's Youth" has pictures from our recent lock-in. You can also see new pictures in the album "Special Parish Activities" from the Halloween party. Thanks for participating in these fun events, and for your helping hands in providing fun for our parish family!

Our Saviour's Youth Rock!

SKI TRIP INFO & REGISTRATION!!!

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR'S
ANNUAL YOUTH SKI TRIP

What you need to know!

WHO:

Our Saviour’s Youth and their friends – This trip is open to youth grades 6-12.

DATES/ITINERARY:

Saturday, Jan. 19, 2007: Travel to Watoga State Park, Marlinton, WV. Check it out at: (http://www.watoga.com) (Located approximately 5 hours driving distance from Rock Hill, SC.) Group games, activities, meals and worship will take place on Saturday afternoon and evening.

Sunday, Jan. 20, 2007: Ski all day at Snowshoe Ski Resort (www.snowshoemtn.com/) (Located approximately 1 hour driving distance from Watoga). Participants will bring their own lunch for the day (fixin’s provided) and have dinner and evening ski options on Sunday night.

Monday, Jan. 21, 2007: Return to Rock Hill (No School) – After a hearty breakfast we’ll hit the road in the morning and have lunch on the way home. As needed, calls will be made when passing through Charlotte – ETA: 3:30 pm.

EXPENSES:

Youth Cost: $130.00 for youth 12 and under, $150 for youth 13 and older

Includes: lift ticket, ski equipment rental, lodging for 2 nights, transportation, and all meals. Youth who do not need to rent will have a reduced cost.

Add On Costs:

* Lessons required for first time skiers: $39 (reduced to $27 if group is 10+)

* If you wish to snowboard rental is $11 additional to the cost.

* Rental of warm weather gear if a possibility. Participants should be prepared with waterproof gloves, jackets, snowpants (or ski pants) warm socks and appropriate warm layers (scarves, hats, etc.) Jeans are NOT recommended for skiing – warm sweats or thermal pants are encouraged for under layers.

DEADLINES:

Monday, November 19: All participants must submit a $50.00 deposit with their reservation form.

Guest applications will be considered based on date turned in, and space available, with preference for Our Saviour’s Youth who register on-time.

Monday, December 17: All participants must turn in your Individual Registration Form with FINAL PAYMENT IN FULL.

There will be a Non-Refundable $25.00 for cancellations made after December 17!