Merry Advent

My mailbox is flooding with Christmas cards and welcome greetings from many friends.  I don't usually ponder pre-written messages, but this one caught my eye:

"The Word did not become a philosophy, a theory, or a concept to be discussed, debated, or pondered.  But the Word became a person to followed, enjoyed, and loved."

We gather in the name of Christ, the Word made flesh at Christmas.

Christmas Party -- Dec. 18, 6:00 p.m.

All youth and their friends are invited to join the gang at our annual fantastic Christmas party!  We will have pizza and homemade goodies, so come with an empty stomach.  Bring a White Elephant gift ($5 maximum or priceless homemade object).  We will sing some carols and play some games and generally celebrate the season!  Please come!

Advent and Christmas Schedule

Dec. 4 -- Scotch GUARD/TAPE 6:00 p. m.
We will wrap up our study of the Beatitudes and discuss potential Christmas service projects.  Think of ways we can work together to donate time, talents, or other gifts to a worthy cause.

Dec. 11 -- Scotch GUARD/TAPE 6:00 p.m.
Continue to work on service project, and plan Christmas party (Food? Gift exchange? Games?).

Dec. 18 -- Scotch GUARD/TAPE 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Party

Dec. 25 -- NO GUARD/TAPE
"For unto us a child is born."  Merry Christmas to all!!!!

Jan. 1 -- NO GUARD/TAPE
"Here we bring new water from the well so clear
For to worship God with this happy new year."
(words from Medieval carol, c. 1500 A. D.)

Advent is Coming!

The youth are invited to participate in the lighting of the Advent wreath during a regular 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship service.  Please contact K. K. if you would like to join the group representing Scotch TAPE/GUARD.   UPDATE:  We will light the candles on Sunday, November 27.

Lessons Learned

It is hard to be righteous by yourself.  We practice righteousness in the company of others.  Do not make your friends hunger for righteousness.  Offer them justice, empathy, and kindness.  You are the one who will fill the hungry with good things.

Corn Maze Wrap-Up

Thanks to all the youth and adults who joined us at Lakeview Farms' Corn Maze.  We slogged around in the mud for over an hour and before completing our punch cards.  I appreciate that everyone kept good attitudes and good attention to the day's real purpose:  having a great time together!  Regular youth group meets next Sunday, Nov. 6, at 6:00 p. m.  Have a fantastic Halloween!

Games and More Games

This is a running list of all games played at youth group.  Bring your ideas to the next meeting!

Four on a Couch (Oct. 9)
Statues to Go (Oct. 16)
Battle Candyland (Oct. 23)
Corn Maze (Oct. 30) -- Actually, we went to a REAL corn maze, so this may not count.
Blokus (Nov. 6)
Round Robin Ping Pong (Nov. 13)
Make Room for Wilson (Nov. 20)
Piggy Needs a Signal (Jan. 8, 15)
Dog Eat Dog (Jan. 22)
Telephone Pictionary (Jan. 29, Feb. 5)
Nibblety Pibblety (Feb. 19)