Volume 19 | December 12, 2018
Merry Christmas, Calimesa Youth Family!
As our last youth newsletter of the year, we would like to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for being a part of our little family which seeks to provide community, hope, and belonging on the winding journey of faith and teenage life. We are grateful for each one of you! Have a tremendous holiday season with your families, and don't forget to see us each Sabbath morning at 9:45am in our youth room! God bless you all!
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

John 3:16 NKJV
Third Annual Youth Christmas Party
'Twas a night full of food, photos, and ridiculous outfits. Our third annual youth Christmas party brought nearly 60 youth together to celebrate the season and another year as a youth group. In addition to the usual elements of a delicious dinner and festive (insane) ensembles, this year's party also included Family Feud, human reindeer, and a surprise appearance by Santa! The night ended with gift giving, carol singing, and story book reading. A genuine thank you to all who came, and especially to the tremendous team of parents who helped cook, decorate, and prepare the evening's festivities. We appreciate you!
Arwyn Wild Shares Journey of Faith and Identity
In continuing our Christmas series "Christmas Stories" this past weekend, Arwyn Wild, a 38-year member of Calimesa Church, shared his journey of finding his identity that led to him finding faith in Jesus and a career in education. After being raised by a non-Adventist mother who sacrificed continually to put Arwyn and his siblings through Adventist school, he learned numerous lessons from both mistakes and positive mentors to find his purpose in being a mentor to young people himself. Mostly, Arwyn has found a sincere passion for walking with Jesus, and helping others see the beauty of doing the same. Thank you so much Arwyn for your heartfelt message to all of us! And thank you for playing a Christmas game with us as well, as we see below!
What's Up Next?
Christmas Stories Series
When: Each Sabbath in Dec., 9:45am

Where: Youth Room!

What: Our Christmas interview series

Also: Breakfast always included!
Year In Review Vespers
When: Friday, January 4, 6:30pm

Where: Allred home

What: Looking back on our 2018 together!

Also: Dinner provided!
Our next newsletter will come during the first week of the new year! Have a Merry Christmas, and thank you for continuing to read our newsletter!
Pastor Aren Rennacker | Calimesa SDA Church | (916) 622-4918 | Arennacker@CalimesaSDA.com