Greetings!
This Sunday, February 5, marks the 22nd annual Souper Bowl of Caring. In 1990, a simple prayer: "Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat" inspired a youth-led movement to help hungry and hurting people around the world.
Like Super Bowl Sundays of year's past, this Sunday we will once again use the energy around our nation's biggest sporting event to mobilize and inspire the youth at APC to fight hunger and poverty.
After each service this Sunday, APC youth will take up a collection using soup pots. 100% of our donations will be given to a local charity (this year's charity of choice for APC is The Place of Forsyth). We will report our total to Souper Bowl of Caring so our students become part of the national total.
Through this experience, our youth learn the power of working together to make a difference in the lives of others. Help us make this year's goals a reality as we strive for 100% participation. Let's give every student the benefit of a positive learning experience. Our goal is $1500, please help us help others this Sunday.
In Christ,
Kelly Edwards, Director of Youth Ministries |
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A Big Fat Italian Feast ~ March 24 |
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PLANS ARE FINALIZED FOR OUR YOUTH MISSION FUNDRAISER "A BIG, FAT ITALIAN FEAST" ON MARCH 24
Mark your calendars and support your youth! Reminder, all youth who are attending a summer mission trip must assist with the fundraiser in order to receive partial funding of their trip cost. There are many opportunities to help!
Here are the details:
- Youth Service Auction ~ Sunday mornings March 4, 11, 18 (auction will close on March 24 at the fundraiser dinner)
- Spaghetti Dinner, Silent Auction & Youth Talent Show (5:30 - 8:00pm)
How you can help:
- Offer your "service" for the service auction (past auction items have included babysitting, dinner making, yard work, sports lessons, etc.)
- Help sell dinner tickets on Sunday mornings between worship services (March 4, 11, 18)
- Help with set up, serving and/or clean up at the dinner on March 24
- Perform in the Youth Talent Show on March 24
Sign up sheets will be available soon. For more information, contact Michelle Burton. |
| Tip of the Iceberg Retreat at Calvin Center |
 FEBRUARY 10-12, 2012 COST $75.00 per attendee
In 2009, Calvin Center offered the first Tip of the Iceberg Retreat. Because it was so successful, Calvin is once again offering this powerful retreat for high school students. The purpose of the retreat is to create a safe place for all to begin or continue to understand the multi-faceted nature of sexuality.
The leaders at Calvin Center recognized in 2009 that our secular world typically takes a "tip of the iceberg" approach to educating young people about sex and sexuality. This approach is one dimensional and rarely includes the role of God or spirituality in the equation.
The Tip of the Iceberg retreat takes a holistic approach and includes appreciation for the theological, emotional, physical and spiritual nature of our bodies as more than just flesh and bone but a holy assembly of God's design. We affirm that our sexuality is a part of who we are in God's creation. |
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YOUTH GROUP
SUPER BOWL PARTY
AT THE NEAL'S
FEBRUARY 5, 6PM
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS |
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Youth Summer Mission Trips |
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Summer Mission Trips - Second Deposits Due 1/31!!
Details about our Summer Mission Trips and Destination Unknown are now available on the Youth Website. You can sign up online using the links below, or on the sign up sheets outside Kelly's office.
Second deposits of $50 are due by January 31.
CROSS MISSION
APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT ~ THIS TRIP IS FULL
CAMP HOPE |
 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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Youth Ministry Links
APC Youth Online
Website
Facebook | |
Director
Kelly Edwards
770-751-0033 x221
Elders for Youth
Michelle Burton
Scott Doll
Jessie Prigge
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Volunteering | |
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 | |
February/March Calendar
Every Wednesday 7:00am - 7:45am West Side Prayer Breakfast more info
East Side Prayer Breakfast -third Tuesday each month, contact: Creighton Cunningham | |
02/05 Youth Super Bowl Party 6pm- Halftime
2/10-12 High School Tip of the Iceberg Retreat at Calvin Center
2/12 Youth Group 5:30-7:30pm
2/15 Youth Leadership Team Mtg 6pm Room 207 2/15 Youth Ministry Committee Mtg 7pm Room 207
2/17 Youth Group Service Project (details TBA)
2/23 Fundraiser Planning Mtg 6pm Youth Lounge
2/26 Youth Group 5:30 - 7:30pm
3/4 - 24 Youth Service Auction
3/16-18 Confirmand Retreat
3/24 - A Big, Fat Italian Feast
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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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