Jr. High Fall Retreat 2008

What a weekend! 150 Middle School youth and youth ministers from parishes around the diocese gathered at Gravatt for the weekend.

Based on the scripture passage: Philippians 2:1-13 we faced challenges like, how to make God's joy complete, the importance of serving others before ourselves, the importance of being humble, and responding by faithful action to the knowledge that GOD IS AT WORK IN YOU!!!
We sang songs, ate great food, played games, saw hilarious skits, got to know each other in small groups, worked together on a building project for Gravatt, had fun at the dance, took pictures, went swimming, played games in the big field, had a campfire, prayed together, and played together. It really was a great retreat!

Watch here for more pictures, and don't miss your chance to sign up for the next Middle School or Sr. High Diocesan Youth Event.

Special thanks to Jessica Taylor - our DYLC member (she was on the design and leadership team for this event with Mary Cat and youth leaders from around the diocese). Thanks also to Andy Castillo and Kreg Steppe (this was his first DYE too!) our great youth volunteers.

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!

Going on a Mission Trip!

Today is June 1st, and 7 members of the Church of Our Saviour are heading to Augusta, Georgia on a Jr. High Mission Trip! We will join up wiht 90 other youth and adults at the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. There we will work at several work sites in the Augusta area with a group called Homeworks - a Christian mission organization that puts youth groups to work in communities around the Southeast.

Please pray for David, Joseph, Jessica, Ellen, Murphy, Andy and Mary Cat, and look for updates, reports and pictures about our mission experiences right here on our blogspot!

We'll be back June 5th, and look forward to telling the story of our adventure, and our hands and hearts being put to work in the name of Christ!

Peace, MCE