Youth News

Breathe With Me

Our breath prayer for October is the first breath prayer I was ever introduced to. It's easy, with a simple message: Holy Spirit, fill me. Holy Spirit, send me.

We are called as God's children to go into a broken world and share love, peace, inclusion, compassion, and grace. It's a tough task, but guided by the Holy Spirit, there is work to be done. This month, focus on ways you can further God's Kingdom. How can you share God's love? How can you include others? Who can you show compassion and grace to? How will you work for peace? 

Let's take some time to breathe. Relax, and find your breath. When you're ready, pray with me:

Inhale: Holy Spirit, fill me.

Exhale: Holy Spirit, send me.

Repeat that breath prayer as many times as you would like. End your meditation time with one long inhale and one extra long exhale.

"When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness."
-Acts 4:31

Confirmation

Our Wednesday schedule will be as follows:

6:00-6:25pm  Learning Time
6:30-7:00pm  Worship
7:05-7:30pm  Learning Time

Here is the Confirmation schedule for the month of October:
October 5: Human Condition
October 12: Abraham and Sarah/Sarah, Hagar and Abraham
October 19: Pantry Prep
October 26: Isaac and Rebecca

Here is the Acolyte schedule for the month of October:
October 2: Katelyn S.
October 9: Isaiah T.
October 16: Alexis K.
October 23: Jack F.
October 30: Julia P.

Sunday Morning Opportunites

If you are here on Sunday mornings, we have some FUN opportunities for you!

• If you are musically inclined, head to the sanctuary at 10:45 for Middle Schoo/High School Ensemble, followed by Middle School/High School Bells. 
• If music isn't your thing, head back to the Youth Room at 10:45 for some coffee and conversation time with Kelsey.

Youth Group

Youth Group is held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 pm. Each Wednesday will look a little different - we'll do bonfires, get to know one another, and throw in some "Faith Lens" Bible devotions. My hope is that our time together can be spent building meaningful relationships, having fun, and learning in a safe space where all feel welcomed and valued. 

Jr High & High School Pumpkin Party

Mark your calendars for Sunday October 30th from 6-8 pm for a Pumpkin Carving Party! All 6th-12th graders are invited to come to church for some snacks, games and pumpkin guts! Snacks and pumpkin carving supplies will be provided, please bring your own pumpkin to carve. Friends are welcome to attend as well! 

Craft Fair - Save the Date!

Our annual Fall Craft Fair is set for Saturday November 19th from 9a-3p. This is a youth fundraiser and all junior high and high school youth are invited to help! Please mark your calendars so you can dedicate a couple hours of that day to helping. Thank you!