Youth Ministry Guide

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1 Fall Edition A Publication of Covenant Presbyterian Church Youth, Charlotte, North Carolina Youth Ministry Guide IN THIS ISSUE 3 Learn about 8:45 a.m. Chapel service 4 Members of Covenant, Park Church acknowledge, embrace differences 7 His doctor saved his life. Now he's on a mission to 1 improve heart health

2 Middle School Welcome from Perrin Tribble Join us to begin the Covenant Middle School season. Middle school is a time when many youth start establishing patterns they'll keep into adulthood, including practices that will form their lives of faith. With that in mind, we hope you'll encourage your youth to participate in Covenant's youth ministries. We're looking forward to an amazing year with you and your youth! At right, take a look at highlights from this past summer, including a week in the mountains, CROSS Missions experience and our MSY back-to-school party. Below, you will find helpful information regarding communications and upcoming events. How we'll stay in touch with you Registration Forms - It is important to us that your youth is safe and that we always know how to contact a parent in the case of an emergency. We need everyone to complete the online registration form found on the Covenant website under the "Youth" page. We will also need you to fill out the Medical and Liability Release forms found on the website. They must be printed out and physically turned in along with a copy of the front and back of the youth's health insurance card. These forms are required to participate in any offcampus event, retreat or trip. We need an updated form each year from your child/youth. After submitting these forms, your youth will be allowed to participate in all events and trips throughout the year! Windows on Covenant - The church-wide weekly communication that arrives in inboxes each Wednesday. Sign up to receive this at http: / welcome/news-and-events/publications. Monthly Parent s - Parents, youth, advisors, and partners can sign up to receive this which arrives in inboxes mid-month. Sign up by ing Sally Jackson at Sally.Jackson@covenantpresby.org. 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 to the number Frequent Instagram Updates - Though we have a presence on several social media platforms, Instagram is the one we'll update first with any photos or reminder images about upcoming events. Follow Meet Your Middle School Quest Council Meet Your Middle School Youth Council Alex Bacon Beth Young Nik Van Nort Jordan Schriefer Brittany Wurderman Tori Collins Christopher Austin Philip James 2

3 Middle School Confirmation / Quest Experience Eighth graders are invited to participate in a yearlong process of discovery around what it means to embrace a life of faith and Christian discipleship for one's self. This year builds from the beginning to end, so students benefit from engaging in 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and committing to the journey through next spring. In addition to Sunday School each week, the Quest Class will go on two retreats, participate in service and spend time building intentional community with one another. Choosing a mentor: Confirmation students choose a mentor within the Covenant community who also faithfully commits to the entire year. Weekly Schedule of Activities Sunday School 9:30-10:30 a.m. Base: 6th and 7th: EW318 Quest: 8th/Confirmation: EW312 We will explore stories as we examine ways to live out scripture in our daily lives. Sunday Evening Fellowship 5:30-6 p.m. Dinner FH Main Program to follow, locations vary, pick up in the Circle at 7 p.m. We have programs planned throughout the semester from 6 to 7 p.m., ranging from recreation to practicing spiritual disciplines to service opportunities. A call for volunteers/leaders We'll need people to assist on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, and Wednesday evening groups, as well as by serving as chaperones on retreats and mission trips. To sign up to serve: 1. Visit http: /signup.com/go/obgewgb (Sunday School) to sign up to serve for upcoming ministry opportunities. 2. A Covenant staff person will send you a link to complete child protection training and a background check, if you have not recently completed them. Wednesday Nights Dine at Open Table together in the Fellowship Hall, then enjoy fellowship and play time in the Rec Wing or Faith & Fellowship in Ed Wing :30-6:30 p.m. Open Table Fellowship Hall 6:30-7:30 p.m. Gym Night, Rec Wing, hosted by Perrin Tribble or Faith & Fellowship hosted by Levi Bannerman Calendar Quest Fall Retreat Grade 8 October 5-7; Montreat, NC The Quest class will spend this time exploring the beautiful creation around us, building community and learning more about the idea of creating sacred space in our lives. This is sure to be a weekend full of variety and fun. MSY-Wide Fall Retreat Grades 6-8 October in Camp Grier, NC Youth in grades 6 8 are invited to a fall retreat to play and pray together. This retreat is a great opportunity for meaningful bonding time both spiritually and socially. December 9 MSY Christmas Party Sunday, March 1 3 Spring Retreat Camp Cannan March 8 10 Quest Beach Retreat June MSY Heifer Mission Trip July Middle School Conference at Massanetta Springs 3

4 Note from Levi Fall is just around the corner and with that comes a new school year and a new year of programming for the High School Youth (HSY) at Covenant Presbyterian Church! For those of you who are entering a new phase of life by starting your freshman year, welcome! We are so excited for you to take this giant step and we hope that you will choose to have your Covenant family walk by your side as you experience the twists and turns of high school. For those of you who are returning high schoolers, welcome back! I hope that this year brings new and refreshing ways for you to experience your faith and walk with God while in fellowship with your peers. And to those of you who are new to Covenant we are so excited that you took a chance and chose to participate in Covenant's youth ministry and we hope you find it a welcoming and hospitable place for you to know God's love. High School Fall Retreat, Oct All high school youth are welcome to join us as we explore our faith in the mountains of Montreat. We will spend time outside in God s creation and with each other. We will also discuss our theme for the weekend and begin preparations for Youth Sunday. Grow your faith and feel God s presence as we fellowship with each other. Levi Bannerman Director, High School Youth Ministry Meet Your High School Youth Council Mike Ferone, Chair Todd Capitano Marli Boyd Evan Kluttz Andy Ball Andrew Boyd Sven Bader Kerry Hamilton These youth parents and volunteers will help shape our ministry with their unique gifts and passion.

5 High School Make plans for food, fun and reflection PEAK HSY Sunday School 9:30-10:30 a.m. 9th-12th Graders, EW 307 During this time, we explore stories and examine ways to live out scripture in our daily lives. Come and participate in an hourlong Sunday School program. Sunday Evening Fellowship 5:30-6 p.m. Dinner - FH Main Program to follow, EW 307, pick up in the Circle at 7pm We gather for dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall with the Middle School Youth, then separate for an hour of programming. Our Sunday nights could range from recreation to practicing spiritual disciplines to service opportunities. High School Parents, we need your help Sunday School: We need adults willing to serve once or twice a month in Sunday School, supporting Levi as he teaches by helping facilitate small group conversations and maintain healthy group dynamics. Sunday Evening Fellowship: We need adults willing to serve once or twice a month on Sunday evenings, joining alongside our youth as we engage our faith in creative, relevant ways. Contact Levi at or by at Levi.bannerman@covenantpresby.org. Wednesday Nights 5:30-6:30 p.m. Open Table - Fellowship Hall 6:30-7:30 p.m. Faith & Fellowship, EW307 Youth are invited to dine together at Open Table in the Fellowship Hall then gather to explore our faith together through Bible studies, recreation and rest Calendar of Events September 22 Habitat for Humanity Build (ages 16+) December 9 Trip to Whitewater Center December 16 Christmas Party March 8 10 Spring Beach Retreat June Yucatan Mission Trip for Seniors June 23 June 29 HSY Mission Trip July 7 13 Montreat Youth Conference How we'll stay in touch with you 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 to the number Registration Forms: It is important to us that your youth is safe and that we always know how to contact a parent in the case of an emergency. We need everyone to complete the online registration form found on the Covenant website under the "Youth" page. We will also need you to fill out the Medical and Liability Release forms found on the website. They must be printed out and physically turned in along with a copy of the front and back of the youth's health insurance card. We need an updated form each year from your child/youth. Monthly parent s: Parents, youth, advisors and partners can sign up to receive this which arrives in inboxes mid month. Sign up by ing Sally Jackson at Sally.jackson@ covenantpresby.org if you are not already receiving this newsletter. Windows on Covenant - The church-wide weekly communication that arrives in inboxes each Wednesday. Sign up to receive this at http: / welcome/news-and-events/publications. Frequent Instagram Updates - Though we have a presence on several social media platforms, Instagram is the one we'll update first with any photos or reminder images about upcoming events. Follow 5