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Perrin's Preview
Dear MSY families,
To read another person's faith statement can be powerful. It has the potential to challenge core beliefs, hold space for doubts, and creatively share Gospel-centered truths. Recently, a friend of mine accepted a new call and his faith statement resurfaced. The whole thing is compelling but one piece is particularly intriguing. Amos wrote, "... we are transformed and extended the grace to live as if the Kingdom of God were already here; loving one another completely and redefining community, finding fulfillment in God alone and redefining success, sharing our gifts freely and redefining power. The Kingdom is coming and is already here." A clear reminder that God extended an invitation for us to experience the Kingdom of God, not alone but together as the Church and together as a Covenant community. Let's continue journeying together as we try to follow Jesus.
Peace,
Perrin Tribble
Director of Middle School Ministry
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Weekly Schedule
Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 Base: EW318, Quest: EW312
Choir - 10:30 am - 10:50 am
Sunday Evening Fellowship
Dinner - 5:30 - 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Fellowship 6:00 - 7:00
EW 318
Wednesdays
Open Table 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Open Gym 6:30 - 7:30 pm hosted by Perrin Tribble
February 20th and 27th will be Faith and Fellowship in Room 307 from 6:30 - 7:30.
March 6th all are invited to the Ashe Wednesday service in the Sanctuary.
No open gym on these dates.
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Making Sense of M
iddle School
A Program for Parents
Join us for a new discussion group for parents called Making Sense of Middle School. We will meet at the same time as youth fellowship to explore topics relevant to your family. Join us for the next gathering on March 17th from 5:30-7:00 to listen to Shawnda Drummond from the FBI on matters of online safety for our youth.
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Middle School Youth Retreat
Camp Canaan
March 1 - March 3
Sign Up Now!
The MSY are invited for a weekend at Camp Canaan in Rock Hill, SC. We will enjoy lots of fun and fellowship plus an opportunity for a high ropes course!
Sign up
HERE.
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Quest Beach Retreat
Seabrook Island, SC
March 8 - March 10
Sign Up Now!
Join us for a beach retreat to Seabrook Island, SC. The Quest class will have a beach weekend to build community, enjoy some Sabbath, and begin drafting their statements of faith to be presented to session at the beginning of May. In addition to faith statements, we will also kayak, weather permitting, enjoy beach time, and have fellowship with the HSY. Sign up HERE!
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MSY Summer Trips 2019
Spots still available!
MSY mission experience to Heifer International Ranch
June 22 - June 29
This week long mission experience is an important aspect of the Middle School Youth ministry. We will step out of our comfort zones, learn more about sustainable giving, and experience a global poverty simulation. This trip will lay a solid foundation for a life of missions and service. Register Here!
MSY to Massanetta Middle School Youth Conference
July 11 - July 14
Massanetta's Middle School Conference transforms the faith journey of hundreds of middle schoolers from all around the country. Every aspect of this conference is crafted with middle schoolers in mind. Conference activities like keynote, recreation, encounter groups, and workshops are centered on the theme of the summer.
Register Here!
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Quest Save the Dates!
March 8- 10- Beach Retreat
March 31
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- Youth Sunday
April 7
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- Worship at The Grove Presbyterian Church with mentors
May 6
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- Quest examination with session
May 19
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- Confirmation Sunday
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Get Involved!
There are many ways to serve alongside the middle school youth!
- Sunday School teachers- we use an online sign up genius to choose the dates that are convenient. Each class needs at least one teacher and one shepherd each week. Sign up here!
- Sunday Night Youth Fellowship- each Sunday evening we gather for dinner in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30-6:00 and then have programing from 6:00-7:00. We need other advisors to be present in the evenings. The programming varies each week as we try to rotate between recreation, bible study/small groups, service projects, and arts/spiritual practices
- Chaperones for retreats- For each overnight trip we need a minimum for two male chaperones and two female chaperones. The number of total chaperones increase with the number of youth participating. Appropriate youth to adult ratios are required in order for us to make these retreats possible. It is a great way to invest in this community of youth and really get to know each of them!
- Logistics and Behind the Scenes- there is a lot of prep work that goes into weekly programming, retreat planning, and service projects. It is a huge blessing to have folks who want to serve but do not feel called to teach or chaperone.
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Stay Connected
Sign up for Weekly Text Reminders
Parents, youth, advisors, and friends can sign up to receive weekly text reminds about Sunday programming, events and retreats, and any last-minute changes to schedules due to weather or unforeseeable circumstances. Text the message @perrint to the number 810-10.
Need a reminder of our regular schedule or want to save the dates for future events? Check out our complete fall newsletter here:
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