January 2023 Newsletter

NEWS & UPDATES January 2023

Last Call for Winter Retreat 2023!

Building @ the Beach

Join us for our annual youth winter retreat! Our custom built curriculum, "Beach Builders," explores the diversity of human identity to connect and affirm those identities through scripture, experience, and community. Youth will know that however they identify, God loves them, and that they are to love others by embracing their identities, not despite them. In short, this curriculum’s goal is for learners to end with this thought firmly in mind: God affirms our who we are, and we should do the same. Scholarships available; email Rev. Tara Gibbs (tgibbs@myersparkbaptist.org).

Highlighted Activities:

Indoor Swim Party
Art Collage Project
Lego/Sandcastle Building Contest
Firepit S'mores
Beach Scavenger Hunt

View the Brochure

Youth Spotlight

Conor D. Finalist

for Jimmy Lee Kirkpatrick Man of the Year Award!

After winning the East Mecklenburg High School Man of the Year Award, Conor was a finalist for the city-wide Jimmy Lee Kirkpatrick award. This award is annually given to an athlete who is exemplary on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. The awards were presented at the Dukes Mayo Bowl on Dec. 30 2022. Our youth ministry attended to support and we're exceedingly proud of Conor!

Your youth are doing great things and we want to share their good news! Email us with any news, recognition, or updates from your youth! TGibbs@myersparkbaptist.org

Winter Schedule

*subject to change*

January Theme

Game On!

4pm Youth Block

Jan 22nd & 29th

February Theme

Sharing Our Stories

Black History Month

4pm Youth Block

March Theme

Leading Ladies

Women's History Month

4pm Youth Block

Mark Your Calendars

Jan 14-16, 2023

Youth Winter Retreat (Register )

Jan 22, 2023

Weekly Youth Block Returns

Feb 18, 2023

Youth Volunteer w/ Room In the Inn

High School Hangout @ Dave & Busters!

We know your high schoolers go to school, work jobs, compete in athletics, perform in the arts, and still make time for youth ministry; we appreciate them! That's why we want to celebrate them with a High School Only Hangout!

Join us for games & food at Dave & Busters! Vote below on the day/time that works best for your high schoolers!

Best date for your High Schooler?

Sun Feb 5th 1:30pm

Fri Feb 10th 6pm

Sat Feb 11th 12pm

Middle School Camps 2023

Massanetta Springs

Which is your preferred date for Middle School Camp 2023?

Parent/Caretaker Resources

Online Resource Guide

From family liturgies to mental health resources, there's something for everyone on this list! We're always adding suggestions, so please let us know if you have local, national, or online resources to share with other caregivers!