Greetings!
Thanksgiving weekend marked the beginning of the holiday frenzy; and yesterday in worship we took a moment to reflect on the beginning of Advent as we watched the first candle being lit on the Advent wreath.
It is my hope that you and your family will have a wonderful and blessed Advent season; and that you will stay focused on the little babe, born to paupers in a stable, who was sent to be our Savior and King. Jesus really is the reason for the season.
In Christ,
Kelly Edwards, Director of Youth Ministries |
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Connecting at Youth Group
We hope that you enjoyed having your middle and high schoolers home for the holiday weekend! Youth Group will meet this Sunday, December 4, from 5:30-7:30 at APC.
On Sunday, December 11, we invite all youth to join us for the annual Christmas party at the Burton's home. Mark your calendars now and come for an evening of fun and fellowship. More details will follow in next week's newsletter.
Food for Thought Follow Up
On Sunday, November 20, our middle and high schoolers were divided into "families" and given a life scenario, then asked to shop for groceries for a week to feed their family. Each youth contributed $5 to their family's shopping budget, so a "family" of six youth had $30 to buy their groceries for the week. Eating tuna five times in a week is not a typical diet for our youth; and purchasing nutritional food with so little money very difficult. The youth found the exercise to be challenging; and they had their eyes opened to the plight of the working poor. All of the groceries we purchased were donated to the food pantry at The Place, a local charity that serves the needy in Forsyth County.
  
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Youth Mission & Volunteer Opportunities |
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Summer Mission Trips
Our summer 2012 Youth Mission Trips will be as follows:
For details and cost information, click here. Sign up outside Kelly's office, or click the sign up link for your trip below:
CROSS MISSION
APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT
CAMP HOPE
Traditionally at APC, youth mission trips are funded in thirds. One third of the cost is paid by APC, one third of the cost is paid by the participant and one third of the cost is raised through fundraising efforts. Youth who wish to attend a mission trip must assist with our Youth Fundraiser on Saturday, March 10 to qualify for the 1/3 fundraising discount on their trip.
Mission Giving Opportunity:
kidz2leaders, inc. is a Marietta-based ministry that works with prisoners' children in the metro-Atlanta area.
Children are introduced to the ministry by attending a one-week summer camp, Camp Hope and then participate in year-round programming.
This year, kidz2leaders is looking for individuals and families to sponsor a Camp Hope family's Christmas dinner by donating $50. Contributions will provide our Camp Hope families with a $50 Kroger gift certificate that will be given to them at the annual hope4christmas party.
Donations can be made to kidz2leaders, inc. and mailed to 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 or online. |
 Where will they go this year? We don't know where; but we do know when! Destination Unknown, a summer favorite for the Youth Ministry, will be July 26 - 28, 2012.
Cost of the trip will be $175, due in four installments ($50 November 30, $50 January 30, $50 March 30, $25 May 30)
Sign ups are available outside Kelly's office. |
 Sunday School for Middle & High School
We encourage all youth to attend Sunday School on Sunday morning from 9:45 - 10:45 am. Our Sunday School classes meet in the upstairs youth area of the education building.
It's never too late to join a Sunday School class. Come as often as you can, make new friends while you learn how to live in the Word.
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Photos from the High School Retreat |
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Youth Ministry Links
APC Youth Online
Website
Facebook | |
Director
Kelly Edwards
770-751-0033 x221
Elders for Youth
Michelle Burton
Pat Dennis
Jessie Prigge
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Volunteering
We need dinner prep volunteers this Sunday! If you can help please e-mail Wendy Curl, wmcurl@comcast.net | |
Current Needs:
Click the links below to access sign ups for adults (A) and youth (Y):
Fun Wednesday Kitchen Clean Up A/Y
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Dates to Remember | |
December Calendar
Wednesdays 7:00am - 7:45am West Side Prayer Breakfast more info
11/30 ~ First Payment due for Summer Mission Trips & Destination Unknown
12/4 Youth Group ~ 5:30-7:30
12/11- Youth Christmas Party
12/18 Youth Group ~ 5:30-7:30
FULL YOUTH CALENDAR | | |
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Recommended Reading for Parents
(these books are available to borrow from Kelly) | |
Odd Girl Out
by Rachel Simmons
Queen Bees & Wannabes
by Rosalind Wiseman
Confessions of Imperfect Parent
by Jonathan McKee
The Space Between - A parent's guide to teenage development
by Walt Muller
Real Boys
by William Pollack
Teenage Guys
by Steve Gerali
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