Plymouth Church United Church of Christ
Worship times at 8:30 and 11:00 AM Sundays
Youth Forum Ministry
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As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.
This Sunday we will continue working on YLW details. If you signed up for writing, bring your rough draft. Come with ideas and dreams of what you would like service to look like. This is our opportunity to create a fun and meaningful worship.
Also, we have set aside the sanctuary on Saturday May 19th for the YLW Rehearsal. Vote on the Facebook poll to determine what time we will meet. As of now it is looking like 1-3pm, unless there are more who can make it earlier in the day.
We originally planned on joining the congregation this Sunday, but decided to support Kevin Bechtold last Sunday instead. We have a lot of work for YLW, so we will not attend worship as a group. HOWEVER, if your Mom would like you to join her in worship, please do so.
May 26-28th
Drop off at Plymouth Saturday 9:30am,Pick up at Plymouth Monday 2:30pmCost $60/teen (scholarships available)
Deadline for payment and signing up:May 20th!
John Akin & Mary Stevens have generously offered their cabin on Orcas Island and we have a lot of great activities planned for the weekend. Swimming, hiking, bon fire, beach walk, movie, etc. Hopefully everyone can come! We have chartered a boat to take us from Anacortes to Orcas on Saturday at noon and then return on Monday. Friends are welcome to join us, but we will need to have a permission slip before the trip. We will need two parents to drive to and from Anacortes, if you are willing and able to drive, please email us at drmallory@plymouthchurchseattle.org.
Packing List:
See you Sunday!
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away--and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father.
We started making progress on YLW, this Sunday we will work on planning details. Come with ideas and dreams of what you would like service to look like. This is our opportunity to create a fun and meaningful worship.
May 26-28th
Drop off at Plymouth Saturday 9:30am,Pick up at Plymouth Monday 2:30pmCost $60/teen (scholarships available)
Deadline for payment and signing up:May 20th!
John Akin & Mary Stevens have generously offered their cabin on Orcas Island and we have a lot of great activities planned for the weekend. Swimming, hiking, bon fire, beach walk, movie, etc. Hopefully everyone can come! We have chartered a boat to take us from Anacortes to Orcas on Saturday at noon and then return on Monday. Friends are welcome to join us, but we will need to have a permission slip before the trip. We will need two parents to drive to and from Anacortes, if you are willing and able to drive, please email us at drmallory@plymouthchurchseattle.org.
See you Sunday!
As you all know by now, the All Church Retreat is coming up. Even though we will not all be able to attend, it would be great if a couple of teens could be ambassadors for YF on Saturday. David will be driving to the retreat to attend Saturday's meeting, there is room for four teens to travel with him. We will discuss this more on Sunday, but if you know you would like to represent YF send us a message. It is really important your voices are heard at the meeting!
April 29th:
Snack... anyone? Sue, thank you for the brownies!
May 13th
May 20th
June 3rd
June 10th
May 4-6: All Church Retreat
May 20th: Youth Led Worship
May 26-28th: Spring Retreat (Senior Send off)
June 3rd: Senior Sunday
June 10th: Last Day
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe." A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
Billy will present ideas of how we can participate with GV's annual auction. He will be there at 10am, so don't be late! We want to make sure he feels very welcome. Also, Rev. Brandon Duran will visit with us at 11am, as we start to talk about Youth Led Worship. It is a full Sunday, and we really hope to see everyone.
I have only received three parent's comments, please send me a quick reply if you can.
Could you review the questions below and email me, I will forward your comments to Chris.
April 15th: Billy is Visiting!
May 4-6: All Church Retreat
May 20th: Youth Led Worship (New Date!)
May 25-27th Spring Retreat (Senior Send off) suggested date
June 3rd: Senior Sunday
June 10th: Last Day
Do you know any high school sophomores or juniors who care about peace and justice? Tell them to apply for: WWFOR's (Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation's) Peace Activist Trainee (PAT program) July 9 - August 2, 2012. 4 days/week; $500 stipend.
Information at pat@wwfor.org or www.wwfor.org.
John 18:1-19:42
After Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron valley to a place where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, because Jesus often met there with his disciples. So Judas brought a detachment of soldiers together with police from the chief priests and the Pharisees, and they came there with lanterns and torches and weapons. Then Jesus, knowing all that was to happen to him, came forward and asked them, "Whom are you looking for?" They answered, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus replied, "I am he." Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them. When Jesus said to them, "I am he," they stepped back and fell to the ground. Again he asked them, "Whom are you looking for?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus answered, "I told you that I am he. So if you are looking for me, let these men go." This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken, "I did not lose a single one of those whom you gave me." Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest's slave, and cut off his right ear. The slave's name was Malchus. Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword back into its sheath. Am I not to drink the cup that the Father has given me?" So the soldiers, their officer, and the Jewish police arrested Jesus and bound him. First they took him to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was better to have one person die for the people. Simon Peter and another disciple followed Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest, but Peter was standing outside at the gate. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out, spoke to the woman who guarded the gate, and brought Peter in. The woman said to Peter, "You are not also one of this man's disciples, are you?" He said, "I am not." Now the slaves and the police had made a charcoal fire because it was cold, and they were standing around it and warming themselves. Peter also was standing with them and warming himself. Then the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and about his teaching. Jesus answered, "I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret. Why do you ask me? Ask those who heard what I said to them; they know what I said." When he had said this, one of the police standing nearby struck Jesus on the face, saying, "Is that how you answer the high priest?" Jesus answered, "If I have spoken wrongly, testify to the wrong. But if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?" Then Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest. Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They asked him, "You are not also one of his disciples, are you?" He denied it and said, "I am not." One of the slaves of the high priest, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, "Did I not see you in the garden with him?" Again Peter denied it, and at that moment the cock crowed. Then they took Jesus from Caiaphas to Pilate's headquarters. It was early in the morning. They themselves did not enter the headquarters, so as to avoid ritual defilement and to be able to eat the Passover. So Pilate went out to them and said, "What accusation do you bring against this man?" They answered, "If this man were not a criminal, we would not have handed him over to you." Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves and judge him according to your law." The Jews replied, "We are not permitted to put anyone to death." (This was to fulfill what Jesus had said when he indicated the kind of death he was to die.) Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?" Pilate replied, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?" Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here." Pilate asked him, "So you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice." Pilate asked him, "What is truth?" After he had said this, he went out to the Jews again and told them, "I find no case against him”. But you have a custom that I release someone for you at the Passover. Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?" They shouted in reply, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a bandit. Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they dressed him in a purple robe. They kept coming up to him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" and striking him on the face. Pilate went out again and said to them, "Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no case against him." So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, "Here is the man!" When the chief priests and the police saw him, they shouted, "Crucify him! Crucify him!" Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves and crucify him; I find no case against him." The Jews answered him, "We have a law, and according to that law he ought to die because he has claimed to be the Son of God." Now when Pilate heard this, he was more afraid than ever. He entered his headquarters again and asked Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer. Pilate therefore said to him, "Do you refuse to speak to me? Do you not know that I have power to release you, and power to crucify you?" Jesus answered him, "You would have no power over me unless it had been given you from above; therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin." From then on Pilate tried to release him, but the Jews cried out, "If you release this man, you are no friend of the emperor. Everyone who claims to be a king sets himself against the emperor." When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus outside and sat on the judge's bench at a place called The Stone Pavement, or in Hebrew Gabbatha. Now it was the day of Preparation for the Passover; and it was about noon. He said to the Jews, "Here is your King!" They cried out, "Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!" Pilate asked them, "Shall I crucify your King?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but the emperor." Then he handed him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus; and carrying the cross by himself, he went out to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus between them. Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross. It read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews." Many of the Jews read this inscription, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek. Then the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, "Do not write, 'The King of the Jews,' but, 'This man said, I am King of the Jews.'" Pilate answered, "What I have written I have written." When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took his tunic; now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from the top. So they said to one another, "Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see who will get it." This was to fulfill what the scripture says, "They divided my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots." And that is what the soldiers did. Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, "Woman, here is your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Here is your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture), "I am thirsty." A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put a sponge full of the wine on a branch of hyssop and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the wine, he said, "It is finished." Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Since it was the day of Preparation, the Jews did not want the bodies left on the cross during the sabbath, especially because that sabbath was a day of great solemnity. So they asked Pilate to have the legs of the crucified men broken and the bodies removed. Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who had been crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. Instead, one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once blood and water came out. (He who saw this has testified so that you also may believe. His testimony is true, and he knows that he tells the truth.) These things occurred so that the scripture might be fulfilled, "None of his bones shall be broken." And again another passage of scripture says, "They will look on the one whom they have pierced." After these things, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, though a secret one because of his fear of the Jews, asked Pilate to let him take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and removed his body. Nicodemus, who had at first come to Jesus by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, weighing about a hundred pounds. They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it with the spices in linen cloths, according to the burial custom of the Jews. Now there was a garden in the place where he was crucified, and in the garden there was a new tomb in which no one had ever been laid. And so, because it was the Jewish day of Preparation, and the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.
No YF this Sunday, enjoy your Easter
Parents!
I have only received one parent's comments, please send me a quick reply if you can.
Could you review the questions below and email me, I will forward your comments to Chris.
See you Sunday!
Important Upcoming Dates
April 15th: Billy is Visiting!
May 4-6: All Church Retreat
May 20th: Youth Led Worship (New Date!)
May 25-27th: Spring Retreat (Senior Send off) suggested date
June 3rd: Senior Sunday
June 10th: Last Day
Snack Sign Up
April 8th:
No one, it's Easter!
Next time in Service
April 22nd
May 20th
May 27th
June 3rd
June 10th
Great News!
John Akin and Mary Stevens have offered to share their cabin on Orcas Island in May for our Spring Retreat! More details to come! Please thank Mary and John when you see them at church.
The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord-- the King of Israel!" Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it is written: "Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Look, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt!" His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written of him and had been done to him.
Chris Fontana would like your feedback.
Could you review the questions below and email me, I will forward your comments to Chris.
We will be meet in the YF room at 10am, please make sure you come on time! There will be a tasty snack to keep you going through the discussion. Then we will go to service, it's Palm Sunday! No regular YF on Easter, enjoy your time with your family.
See you Sunday!
What does the church provide for you that you can't get elsewhere?
What does Plymouth do well?
What parts of church feel relevant to your life?
What parts of church do not feel relevant to your life?
Other comments:
And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. "Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil. For all who do evil hate the light and do not come to the light, so that their deeds may not be exposed. But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God."
Meet at 7pm at Plymouth, the garage will be open for entry 6:45-7:15pm, there is another event in the church, so we will need to be quiet while in the lounge.
For the lunch please bring:
Parents:
Chris Fontana would like your feedback!
Could you review the questions below and email me, I will forward your comments to Chris.
Also, below is more information about the parent gathering this Saturday night. If there is a better time, please let us know. This will give you an opportunity to ask questions about the trip and talk with eachother and share your stories.
See you Sunday!
It might seem that only those who went to Guatemala would be affected by the travel, but we think parents could use a bit of support and community too. We would love to have a parent gathering for a short time on March 17th at 7pm. Parking garage will be open 6:45-7:15 for entry! Text or Call Robin for entrance at 206.281.8568 if you are running late.
Another time better? Just let us know, but you all have shared so many wonderful stories, it would be great to get together.
March 17th: Overnight prior to Shareholder's Lunch/Parent Gathering during drop off at 7pm
March 18th: Shareholder's Lunch
March 25th: Special Guest: Rev. Brandon Duran
May 4-6: All Church Retreat
May 13th: Youth Led Worship
May 25-27th: Spring Retreat (Senior Send off) suggested date
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, "This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!" Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them anymore, but only Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Hopefully everyone is feeling well by now and had a chance to rest and spend time with family and friends. We have a lot of work ahead, sharing what we experienced and thanking everyone who made Guatemala possible. Each teen should have thanked their parents already, but just in case, do it again!
Join us this Saturday and Sunday at the Blazevic's to work on the Shareholder's report. Just a reminder, all essays and photos are due TODAY!!! Please email Rachel and Sarah at blazevic@ymail.com (yes "y" not "g"). Or if that doesn't work, you can email drmallory@plymouthchurchseattle.org and I will forward it. We need good photos, not from Facebook (when printed they look grainy), so if you need to, email them using a sky drive, but make sure you send them by tonight!
There are a few updates to events over the next couple of months. Take a look at the "Important Upcoming Dates" column and let us know if you have questions.
See you Sunday!
Carson invited us to go to her play, here are the details.Otherwise we will get something going in March.
Laramie Project
April 5, 6, and 7th at Shorewood High School
Driving Directions: On I-5 North or South, Exit at 175th St. Head West on 175th and cross Route 99/Aurora Ave N. Cross Aurora Ave N and the school will be on your left.
It might seem that only those who went to Guatemala would be affected by the travel, but we think parents could use a bit of support and community too. We would love to have a parent gathering for a short time on March 17th at 7pm. We can make sure there is parking in the garage, but we will need to open the gate for each car. Text or Call Robin for entrance at 206.281.8568.
Another time better? Just let us know, but you all have shared so many wonderful stories, it would be great to get together.
March 17th: Overnight prior to Shareholder's Lunch/Parent Gathering during drop off at 7pm
March 18th: Shareholder's Lunch
March 25th: Special Guest: Rev. Brandon Duran
May 13th: Youth Led Worship
May 25-27th: Spring Retreat (Senior Send off) suggested date
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, "This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!" Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them anymore, but only Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Nothing much more to say, see you at 7:45am at the Airport. Brandon will be there to see us off and we will make sure one Plymouth adult is outside at the dropoff area of American Airlines. Don't forget your passport! If you are interested in what the weather will be like, follow this link http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=14.558541,-90.739024#forecast.
Looks like it will be in the high 70's, so not too hot.
Here is a list of who signed up to bring cameras:
Also, I will send out an email soon to Ingrid, Pam, and Connie with the phone tree information.
Thank you for your help and support!
Carson invited us to go to her play, here are the details. Someone want to start the planning? Otherwise we will get something going in March.
April 5, 6, and 7th at Shorewood High School
Driving Directions: On I-5 North or South, Exit at 175th St. Head West on 175th and cross Route 99/Aurora Ave N. Cross Aurora Ave N and the school will be on your left.
February 16-24th: Mission Trip
February 16th: Parent meal after sending off teens, more details to come
March 18th: Shareholder's Lunch
March 25th: Special Guest: Rev. Brandon Duran
May 13th: Youth Led Worship
Mark 1:40-45
A leper came to him begging him, and kneeling he said to him, "If you choose, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, "I do choose. Be made clean!" Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. After sternly warning him he sent him away at once, saying to him, "See that you say nothing to anyone; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them." But he went out and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread the word, so that Jesus could no longer go into a town openly, but stayed out in the country; and people came to him from every quarter.
One Week!!!
I would like to thank everyone for coming to the meeting on Monday. I hope all of your questions were answered, but if not, please feel free to call or email me.
This Sunday
This Sunday the congregation will commission the youth (and leaders) for our Mission Trip. Brigitta asked that all parents sit up front this Sunday so they can help with the commissioning.
Parent Gathering on Thursday Morning
There will be a parent gathering at 13 Coins near Sea-Tac after the drop off on Thursday morning. Please email Jane if you are able to attend, janedunkel@gmail.com. This is sort of a tradition and I have heard wonderful things from previous get-togethers. If you can, try and make it!
Shareholder Reports
Yes, we are already thinking about after the trip! I have had a couple of parents volunteer to help with the reports this year. Could you do me a favour and send me an email if you would like to help? If there is a chance we will need to use the Plymouth office for printing or staff help, we need to let Edwin and Wendy know as soon as possible. They have a lot of requests and this is a large project.
Money Belt
If you are missing your money belt, let me know, one was found after the Monday meeting.
Finally
Teens, get rest. Let's make sure you are well rested and healthy for our adventure!
Luke 2:22-40
When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord"), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons." Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, "Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." And the child's father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed--and a sword will pierce your own soul too." There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
Muy Importante!/Very Important!
Thursday we will be sending out an email with important attachments for the overnight and required Final Pre-Trip Meeting on Monday. Please make sure to check your email before the events!
Details:
Two weeks to go: Dos semanas para ir
Muy Importante!/Very Important!
Thursday we will be sending out an email with important attachments for the overnight and required Final Pre-Trip Meeting on Monday. Please make sure to check your email before the events!
Details:
Last Sunday Brandon asked a couple of you
These are just a few questions we should all be asking ourselves. Why are we going to Guatemala? I was not able to be in the chapel to hear your answers, but when I asked Peter he gave a good answer. He wants to share our culture and learn more about theirs because in order to work with each other, we have to first understand where each other is coming from.
There is no doubt we will come home changed, with new perspectives on life, community, purpose. I would like to challenge teens and parents to take it one step further and ask yourself,
We have a few more items to take care of in the upcoming weeks, please review the Important Upcoming Dates colum to the right.
A note about the final payment for the Mission Trip: If you haven't sent in a check or set up a payment plan, please email Robin.
We have an opportunity to help a mobile school in Guatemala by bringing school supplies with us. A few teens have already said they would like to help, they are:
Briana, Caroline, Hallie, Anna and Clair
However, if more would like to gather supplies add yourself to the facebook event or email us. Also, it would be great to have a parent or other adult volunteer to lead this project. We have more details and it will be pretty straight forward.
January 15th: Final payment for Mission Trip due (Based on the $450 down payment, $350 for individuals and $600 for siblings.)
January 29, February 5th and 12th: Coffee and Share Sales before and after worship
February 4th: Overnight at Plymouth, Sat 7pm- Sunday noon
February 5th: Serve Communion
February 6th: 5:30-8:30pm Final Pre-Trip Meeting with teens, parents and leaders
February 16-24th: Mission Trip
Festival of Epiphany
The festival starts up this Sunday 10am-11am and continues for three Sundays till January 22nd. We set a few teens to help lead the activities, but still have/need others to participate and purhaps lead a clay activity! In order to be prepared for bringing energy to the event we will be asleep, that is lights out and no talking/laughing/crying/etc. after 1am!
Every Week/Teen helping lead: Adult helping
Basket Weaving/Sarah and Lauren: Kaila Russell
Spanish/Meredith, Harry, Leslie: Bob and Marcia A.
Cooking/Anna, Gavin, Peter: Robin and Brandon
Music/Ben: Linda/Roger/David McGee?
Clay Sculptures/?
A Different Craft each week/Teen helping lead: Adult helping
1st Week: Friendship Bracelets/Agaisha, Hallie, Caroline: Harriet Naf
2nd Week: Paper Snowflakes/Hallie and Lenee: Sally Wagner
3rd Week: Line Dancing/Teens: Ann Palmason and Kate Willette
Another overnight!
This Saturday will be our 2nd overnight at Plymouth in preparation for the trip. Even though it would be best for all teens to attend every overnight, we understand scheduling difficulties. We strongly encourage participation! During the overnights we have activities that help the teens start thinking about their ecological footprint, give them a more global perspective, team building, and more. If you are not going to Guatemala, we would really love to see you participate in the overnights! If the timing works well this Saturday, we will plan to have all overnights start at 7pm at Plymouth.
Details:
Important Upcoming Dates
January 7th: Overnight at Plymouth, Sat 7pm- Sunday noon
January 15th:
Final payment for Mission Trip due (Based on the $450 down payment, $350 for individuals and $600 for siblings.)
January 8, 15, 22nd:
Epiphany Festival hosted by YF
February 4th: Overnight at Plymouth, Sat 7pm- Sunday noon
February 5th:
Serve Communion
February 6th:
5:30-8:30pm Final Pre-Trip Meeting with teens, parents and leaders
February 16-24th:
Mission Trip
Packing List for trip
In the spirit of our mission, we are conscious of how we appear and act in Guatemala. What we wear makes a statement about who we are. We are guests in Guatemala, not tourists. We want to show our respect by dressing appropriately, which means dressing more simply and conservatively than we may be used to. In addition, we are traveling to a country much poorer than our own, and wearing clothes that are expensive or fancy can create barriers between us and the Guatemalans. Please use your common sense when making decisions about what to bring, keeping in mind that our goal is to show respect and travel lightly. We will hand out a full list of items needed.
Other things not to bring:
What you are going to pack your stuff in:
Clothes:
*Toiletries (Don’t plan on buying ANY of these there. All liquids must be in bottles of 3oz or less and packed all together in a clear quart- sized Ziplock bag.)
*Razors (you can’t carry on)
*For liquid medicines larger than 3oz, group bug spray, and razors, we will check one group box/bag. Please put your items in a Ziploc bag with your name written on it.
Supplies for children: (If you want these for your homestay or hospital)
Footware:
1-2 Comfortable, sturdy pairs of footware for all occasions (Running shoes or hiking boots. If it rains it’s nice to have a backup pair)
Flip flops for around the house in homestay (it is culturally inappropriate to go barefoot in the homes)
Other:
