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           October 28, 2011

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Register for CYF Fall Retreat at Disciples Crossing - Nov. 18-20
Youth Sunday at The Search - This Sunday at 5 p.m
Disciples Class registration deadline is this Monday


Dear youth and parents,
 
This morning I graduated from the Chaplain Captain Career Course here at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and I'm definitely ready to be home.  It's really been a great course and I've made a lot of friends with the 21 other Army Reserve and National Guard chaplains who have been in class with me (along with many of the instructors and staff at the Chaplain School). Last week I listed a lot of the helpful topics that we covered as preparation for our future roles as Brigade Chaplains, and this week we experienced a whole different style of learning as we spent two 12-hour days simulating a homeland disaster response that brought together local, federal, and military personnel.  I definitely have a much better understanding of how our country would respond to a large-scale domestic crisis, as well as what my role would be as a part of the Army Reserve.  Good training, but ready to return to my family and my church!
Chaplain school class photo Since I received it today, I thought I would share our class photo. It was taken in the memorial garden of the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Center, which includes a statue of a chaplain comforting a grief stricken soldier and a wall listing the 294 chaplains and 12 chaplain assistants who have died in conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the present. You can click it to see the larger version, to find me just look for the guy wearing camouflage!


There are several items in this week's e-news, including registration information for the CYF Fall Retreat, a last call to register for this year's Disciples Class, and an invitation to Youth Sunday at The Search this Sunday evening.  I hope to see you there!

Grace and Peace,
Russ


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Register for CYF Fall Retreat at Disciples Crossing - Nov. 18-20
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Our youth in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to join high schoolers from Disciple churches around the area for the CYF Fall Retreat coming up November 18-20 at Disciples Crossing, our church camp in Athens.  This annual retreat offers the opportunity to grow closer to God and one another through worship, recreation, prayer, small groups, and interest groups that include options like sports, dance, art, service, photography, and more. 

 
Our youth will meet at UCC at 5:30 p.m. that Friday to share a charter bus to camp, and will return around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.  The cost for the retreat is $90 and full or half scholarships are available upon request.  Registration forms are due to the Youth Office by this Monday, October 31, and you can download one by
clicking here.  
  



Youth Sunday at The Search - This Sunday at 5 p.m.
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Youth in grades 6-12 will be leading The Search, our alternative worship service, this Sunday night at 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  Over the last few weeks, our youth have planned the service, prepared sermons, written prayers, and created prayer stations.  This week's service will be the last one in the "Glee Gospel" series that pairs scripture with clips from the popular TV series that connect with the theme.

Youth: Remember to be in Fellowship Hall at 2:30 p.m. to set up prayer stations and rehearse the service.  If you don't have a part assigned, we still need plenty of help setting up, greeting worshippers, and serving communion.
  



Disciples Class registration deadline is this Monday
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Art chaliceYouth in grades 6-12 interested in learning more about baptism and church membership are encouraged to participate in this year's Disciples Class.  The 12-week course provides a helpful introduction to what it means to confess your faith, join the church, be baptized, take communion, share your gifts, and more!  This year's class will take place on Sunday evenings beginning with an orientation on November 20.  Click here for more information on the class, or click here to register online.  The registration deadline for this year's class is October 31.


Youth events and key dates on the horizon..
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October 30 - Youth Sunday at The Search - 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
October 31 - Disciples Class registration deadline
November 4-6 - Chi Rho Fall Retreat (grades 6-8) at Disciples Crossing
November 18-20 - CYF Fall Retreat (grades 9-12) at Disciples Crossing
November 19 - Parking lot fundraiser - TCU vs. CSU
November 27 - Hanging of the Greens youth-led worship & dinner - 5 p.m.


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