Mark is busy writing a sermon (or two) this week, so I'm taking over the email! |
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Hi, everyone, it's your friendly neighborhood administrative geek - did you ever wonder how these emails get sent out each week or who creates the summer trip permission forms? Hmmm? You didn't? Oh well, anyway, that's me, Lauren Yeh.
My parents met when my Mom (the townie) met my Dad (Princeton Class of 1963) the week before his graduation. We moved "back" to Princeton when I was in 7th grade so I grew up at Nassau - was confirmed, married, and raised my daughter here. You can imagine that I am pretty passionate about the part of my job that supports Youth Ministry at Nassau Presbyterian Church.
Lots of exciting things are happening to close out this program year and through the summer. If you have any questions or suggestions, or if you just want to say "hi," please get in touch!
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Working from my home office but looking forward to getting back in to the church building soon! |
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...and other middle school and high school students & families new to our church, we are excited that you will be a part of Youth Ministry at Nassau!
We look forward to greeting you in person at a fellowship or choir meeting, church school, summer trip - even this summer when you pick up a book (see below)!
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This summer, let your mind wander into alternate worlds, foreign lands, amazing lives, and innocent courage. The flight is on us. Pick a book from our list, or let us know a bucket-list read we can get for you. |
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Reply by Wednesday May 26, pick up your book on Sunday, June 6. |
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July 6-9: Middle School Splash Camp
July 12-19: Garden State Service Project
July 18-23: Bike the GAP (FULL)
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Return your completed form and check made out to "Nassau Presbyterian Church" to the church office by Sunday, June 6, 2021, by mail or by using the new drop box outside the church building (parking lot side, bottom of the ramp).
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Join us for outdoor in-person Wednesday night worship, each week through the summer (check the church website if the weather looks bad). Bring your camp chairs and picnic blankets and please join us for BYOBurrito + prayer together.
Worship begins at 7PM; arrive earlier if you want to eat together.
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Final Fellowship - date & location change |
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Parking Lot Hang Out
Sunday, June 6, 2-4 pm
Final fellowship gathering of this program year: stop by the church parking lot to hang out - maybe Mark will have snacks (?) and pick up your summer reading book - see above.
Rising 6th Graders and other new MS or HS Students are welcome!
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Regular schedule resumes in September - see below. |
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10:30 a.m. - arrive on the front plaza
11:00 a.m. - Worship
Contact Mark Edwards (609-933-7599) ASAP if you have any questions!
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The process of joining the church as a youth begins with Confirmation: a time to think, pray, and learn about the Christian faith. At Nassau Presbyterian Church, this class is first offered to students as they are entering 9th grade, however any high school student who is interested is welcome!
We are planning for in-person classes for 2021-2022. An information session will be held in September or you can contact Mark Edwards with questions (609-933-7599 or email).
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September: Sunday Night Schedule Resumes |
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Grades 6 to 8 go to Middle School Fellowship from 5:00-6:00 PM and then enjoy the joint Youth Dinner from 6:00 to 6:30 PM. Choristers then continue to Chorale from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
Grades 9 to 12 enjoy the joint Youth Dinner from 6:00 to 6:30 PM in the Assembly Room and Senior High Fellowship from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Choristers rehearse for Cantorei before dinner from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.
Parents help with the youth dinner each week - look for sign ups in September.
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Hi All,
I recently counted the number of virtual choir videos our children and youth have made this year - would you like to know this number? Drum roll please.... FORTY TWO!
It is pretty amazing. You are pretty amazing. A little over a year ago, I had never considered how to put a virtual choir video together. We had a virtual Christmas Pageant, Chancel Drama, we lead congregational worship with sign language, instruments and songs of scripture that will stay with us for years to come. I now have the videos to bring back at your senior send off :)
You learned to adapt, you took chances singing on zoom and submitted so many videos. We continued to learn that a choir is a group effort; that even though you may have felt you were singing a small part, the collection of your voices became a choir, and we created something vital and bigger than each of us. Your willing and intrepid spirits enabled you to lead virtual worship, time and time again. Thanks be to God for ALL and for EACH of you.
Gosh we need to see each other in person, and we need an....
End of the Year Choir Celebration!
In-Person, Wednesday, May 26, 4:00 - 5:30pm, in my backyard. All Children and Youth Choirs are invited: badminton, trampoline, special craft and treats. Masks will be worn. Please sign up below so we know you are coming. See you then!
Rain date: Thursday, May 27, 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
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Our Summer Chancel Drama is:
RESCUE IN THE NIGHT!
The Story of Daniel in the Lions' Den
In-Person, every afternoon,
August 9th - 13th
This Chancel Drama includes a variety of roles with speaking and singing leadership. It is SUPER fun and one of my favorites. Children and youth, rising grades 3-12 are encouraged to sign up below - everyone is cast. We'll have costumes, music, lines and microphones. Come lead worship through memorable storytelling and song!
Friends, cousins, neighbors welcome. Sign up now to receive your script in June.
May the God of peace be with you.
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Individual Zoom Voice Lessons
are continuing for a bit longer. Sign up for one or two!
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30 Minute Lessons
Explore your range
Find more of your voice
Sing anything you like
Practice reading notation
All youth are welcome to sign up.
Spaces are still available. Contact Ingrid.
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If you haven't yet, please complete the "Household Survey" for our records: |
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