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Pastor Steven's
Youth Group "Scoop"
August 23rd, 2017
2017-2018 Youth Theme:
To be revealed at the Kick-off Retreat this weekend!
Dear NPC Youth, Parents, & Friends,

I hope this message finds everyone well and enjoying a great end to the summer months! Here’s the “scoop” for the fourth week of August!!  PLEASE READ TO THE VERY BOTTOM !!
KICK-OFF RETREAT
COMING UP THIS WEEKEND!!
NPC YOUTH KICK-OFF RETREAT!!

All 6th - 12th grade youth are invited!

DATES
THIS Friday evening, August 25th -- Sunday morning, August 27th

LOCATION
Strong Rock Camp outside of Cleveland, GA (same place as last year)

DEPARTURE
We will meet at Northminster by 6:30pm THIS Friday evening, August 25th.
We want to be on the road by 7:00pm (no later!).
PLEASE EAT DINNER PRIOR TO ARRIVING @ NPC!

RETURN
We will return to Northminster
by 11:00am this coming Sunday morning, August 27th
to be present for Pastor Patrick's final Sunday
before his sabbatical begins.
NO YOUTH CHOIR (due to Town Hall meeting)!

NO SUNDAY EVENING YOUTH ACTIVITIES
THIS COMING SUNDAY, AUGUST 27th!!!

REGISTRATION/COST
$125 per youth
($100 for each additional youth for families with multiple children)

Registration includes transportation, lodging, meals, and weekend activities.
No additional money needed during the weekend!

Make checks available to Northminster Presbyterian Church .

MEDICAL RELEASE FORM :
Every youth must have a completed Medical Form before leaving NPC on Friday ... CLICK THIS LINK to download, print, & complete the necessary Northminster Medical Release Form!

PACKING LIST :
  • Sleeping bag or twin-size sheets and pillow
  • Towels/washcloth - 1 towel for showering and 1 towel for water activities
  • Personal Toiletries including soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.
  • Modest summer clothes (Modesty is key here!)
  • Shorts
  • T-shirts
  • Underwear
  • Pajamas/sleeping clothes
  • (the weather forecast includes a 50% chance of rain on Saturday!)
  • Sneakers and/or sandals
  • Swim suit (one piece suits for girls - or you must wear a 2-piece suit with a dark t-shirt over your top ... no revealing swim suits allowed per camp rules!)
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Flashlight
  • Plastic bags for dirty/wet clothes & shoes
  • Water bottle (labeled with name)
  • Electronics can be used at night, on the road, and during free time/down time, BUT NOT DURING KEYNOTE TIMES!!!
  • Bible
  • Prescription Meds, if applicable (inhaler, epi-pen, etc.)
  • Optional stuff:
  • frisbee/sports equipment
  • board games
  • playing cards
  • book to read
YOUTH GROUP INFO!
 
NPC YOUTH FAITH, FUN, & FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES
THIS WEEK and BEYOND:

KICK-OFF RETREAT
@ STRONG ROCK CAMP!


THIS COMING  Friday evening, August 25th -
Sunday morning, August 27th

NO YOUTH CHOIR THIS SUNDAY, 8/27
(due to Town Hall meeting)!

All 6th - 12th grade youth are invited!

DEPARTURE
We will meet at Northminster by 6:30pm
THIS COMING Friday evening, August 25th. 
We want to be on the road by 7:00pm (no later!).
PLEASE EAT DINNER PRIOR TO ARRIVING @ NPC!

RETURN
We will return to Northminster 
by 11:00am THIS COMING Sunday morning, August 27th
to be present for Pastor Patrick's final Sunday
before his sabbatical begins. 

NO YOUTH CHOIR (due to Town Hall meeting)!

NO SUNDAY EVENING YOUTH ACTIVITIES ON 8/27!!!

REGISTRATION/COST
$125 per youth
($100 for each additional youth for families with multiple children)

Registration includes transportation, lodging, meals, and weekend activities. No additional money needed during the weekend!

Make checks available to Northminster Presbyterian Church

MEDICAL RELEASE FORM :
Every youth must have a completed Medical Form before leaving NPC on Friday ... CLICK THIS LINK to download, print, & complete the necessary Northminster Medical Release Form!

PACKING LIST :
  • Sleeping bag or twin-size sheets and pillow
  • Towels/washcloth - 1 towel for showering and 1 towel for water activities
  • Personal Toiletries including soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.
  • Modest summer clothes (Modesty is key here!)
  • Shorts
  • T-shirts
  • Underwear
  • Pajamas/sleeping clothes
  • (the weather forecast includes a 50% chance of rain on Saturday!)
  • Sneakers and/or sandals
  • Swim suit (one piece suits for girls - or you must wear a 2-piece suit with a dark t-shirt over your top ... no revealing swim suits allowed per camp rules!)
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Flashlight
  • Plastic bags for dirty/wet clothes & shoes
  • Water bottle (labeled with name)
  • Electronics can be used at night, on the road, and during free time/down time, BUT NOT DURING KEYNOTE TIMES!!!
  • Bible
  • Prescription Meds, if applicable (inhaler, epi-pen, etc.)
  • Optional stuff:
  • frisbee/sports equipment
  • board games
  • playing cards
  • book to read


MAKE PLANS TO BE THERE!!

 
AND, THEN OUR NEXT YOUTH EVENT IS ...
NO YOUTH GROUP (Labor Day weekend)

NEXT Sunday evening, September 3rd
NO YOUTH CHOIR
NO DINNER or YOUTH ACTIVITIES!

We will be back together for regular  Youth Fellowship activities
on Sunday evening, September 10th!



MAKE PLANS TO BE THERE, TOO!!

 
AND, THEN ...
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP @ NPC

Sunday evening, September 10th (in 2 weeks)
Youth Choir from 5:00-6:00pm
Dinner begins @ 6:00pm!

Activities, songs, and fellowship/small group time
from 6:30-8:15pm !


MAKE PLANS TO BE THERE, TOO!!


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Steven at the church office or by using the following .... 
sbarnes@northminster-atl.org  or 214-763-8674 (cell)

Know I’m always just a message or call away!

 
Have a blessed rest of this week and more! 

Peace out!
Pastor Steven