Summer 2015 booklet - First Presbyterian Church

JUNE
3
14
15-18
17
29
11:00a
11:30a
12:30p
TBA
Waffle Wednesday (IHOP)
VBS Set-Up
Pray for Vacation Bible School
Youth Lunch Out (Location TBA)
Movie Monday (Movie TBA)
JULY
5
7
8
9
11-18
19
22
25
26
27
29
11:00a
6:00p
11:00a
11:00a
11:00a
10:00a
11:00a
TBA
11:00a
I Know My Bible study (Youth Suite)
Game Night (Youth Suite)
Waffle Wednesday (IHOP)
White Water Bay sign up deadline
Pray for Mission Trip
I Know My Bible study (Youth Suite)
Waffle Wednesday (IHOP)
White Water Bay—meet at church
I Know My Bible study (Youth Suite)
Movie Monday (Movie TBA)
Waffle Wednesday (IHOP)
AUGUST
2
4
9
11
13
15
16
18
11:00a
11:45a
11:00a
11:45a
TBA
11:00a
11:45a
I Know My Bible study (Youth Suite)
Taco Tuesday (Qdoba)
I Know My Bible study (Youth Suite)
Taco Tuesday (Qdoba)
BOWLING day! sign up deadline
BOWLING day! (Frontier Lanes)
I Know My Bible study (Youth Suite)
Taco Tuesday (Qdoba)
Health forms and Event Registration Forms are found on the church website
(www.stillwaterfpc.org/resources) or at the greeting desk in the Youth Suite.
Scholarships are always available. We never want money to prevent a youth from participating in
youth ministry programs. Speak with Katie to make a confidential request.
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Campers:
June 14-20~ JH I
Audrey White
Harry White
June 21-27~ JH II & Let’s Make Some Noise
Eli Parsons (Noise)
Andrew Stemm (JH II)
Katie Burgoon—Chaplain
Write to campers at Dwight!
July 9-12~ Senior High Gathering
Claire Leffingwell
Name - Camp Number
Dwight Mission
100995 S 4590 Rd
Vian, OK 74962
July 12-18~ JH III
Quinn Leffingwell
If you are going to Dwight, but your name isn’t listed above, be sure to let Katie know when you’ll be at camp!
BOWLING day!
August 15th (Time TBA)
June
5
9
9
15
29
Jordan Buterbaugh
Addisyn Herndon
Kerenza Herndon
Jack Stemm
Bo Frohock
July
9
12
12
14
15
29
Kaylee Lovern
Joel Lanners
Kaleigh Wilkinson
Claire Leffingwell
Audrey White
Kim Leffingwell
August
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Katie Burgoon
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Mandy Blackburn
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Ben Lanners
Join your PYG friends for a day of bowling at
Frontier Lanes. Be sure you reserve your spot for
this fun outing before they’re all gone! Sign up by
August 13th.
All you need is
money for snacks!
July 7th @ 6:00 p.m.
Bring a friend and a snack to share!
We’ll play lots of fun games, get ready for
a fun time with your PYG friends!
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WAFFLE WEDNESDAY
is coming!
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G Force VBS
June 15th-18th 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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June 3 , July 8 ,
July 22nd, and July 29th!
We still need your help! If you want to
volunteer to be a shepherd or to help in a
workshop, please let Katie know!
See you at IHOP!
(bring money for waffles*!)
*You can eat something besides
waffles, if you want.
Taco Tuesdays
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Tuesdays in August
(August 4th, 11th, & 18th)
11:45 a.m.—1:15 p.m.
Welcome incoming
6th graders!
Summer PYG events are for
incoming 6th graders through
Graduated Seniors.
A relaxed time of good food and good
conversation—come when you can for as
long as you can! Bring money for your meal.
Remember, friends are always welcome at
PYG events!
Do
you know your Bible?
Like, really know your Bible?
Let’s all go to the movies!
Join in an all Youth Bible Study
beginning July 5th at 11:00 a.m.
to see how much you really
know about the Bible.
Movie Monday is back!
June 29th & July 27th at the Carmike Theater.
We’ll pick a movie as the Movie Mondays get closer.
(We’ll meet July 5th, 19th, 26th,
and August 2nd, 9th, & 16th)
We’ll study in the Youth Suite
(grab a plate of food from brunch, and head
July 24th
10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Let’s go out to lunch!
Bring: Sunscreen, Towel,
$$$ for lunch, tube rental—$10.00,
& locker rental—$10.00
$20.00 and permission form due by
Thursday, July 9th
Wednesday, June 17
(after VBS)
Lunch Spot: it’s up to you!
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Bring money for lunch!
Serving on the Youth Council of First Presbyterian Church is a unique way for youth and adults to
serve the church of Jesus Christ, to gain new and valuable skills, learn more about the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.), and create a youth ministry that honors Jesus Christ.
Members of this Youth Council will possess the following characteristics:
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Humility:
Humility they understand that they are part of a group and child in the family of God.
Organization:
Organization they will manage their own schedule in such a way so that they effectively
represent the group and will be attentive to the details.
Hard Working:
Working they will tend to tasks that need to be done, and will take on unglamorous and
incomplete tasks.
Honesty:
Honesty they will be true to their word and will do good things when no one is looking.
Attentiveness:
Attentiveness they will be involved in what the group is doing.
Good Listener:
Listener they will actively listen to others and respects other’s opinions.
Dedicated:
Dedicated they will seriously go about the work of council, yet not be overbearing and willing to
have fun as well.
Earthly/Realistic:
Earthly/Realistic they do not fear ideas that would seem out of range, yet are thoughtful to the
group’s capabilities and limitations.
Prayerful:
Prayerful they engage in daily prayer for the youth and people of our church and the world.
Voiced:
Voiced they will speak their opinion without fear and speak the opinions of others in the group.
Some Youth Council Responsibilities
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Provide, during the school year, weekly programming balanced between mission, fellowship,
discussion, and worship opportunities.
Worship opportunities include planning, leadership, and participation in Youth Sunday and
Living Nativity in coordination with the Worship & Music Committee.
Create and enable programs that encourage new persons to be a part of this faith community.
Help to plan/supervise fund-raising events (such as Mission Trip Fundraiser Silent Auction &
Lunch) to help finance mission opportunities.
Support and encourage participation in special youth retreats, events and conferences such as:
• Indian Nations Youth Quake
• Fall Retreat & Confirmation Retreat
• Intergenerational Mission Trip
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2015 - 2016 Youth Council
Application Process
WHO CAN APPLY FOR YOUTH COUNCIL? Any youth who is currently in the 5th-11th grade
(rising 6th to 12th graders) and who regularly participates in the life of the First Presbyterian
Church of Stillwater.
WHAT ARE THE TERMS OF SERVICE? All youth elected will serve from August 2015 through
August 2016 as a voting member. Youth can serve two consecutive years as a voting member.
After two consecutive years, youth can serve on Youth Council as an ex-officio member,
meaning they have voice, but no vote.
CAN ANYONE ATTEND A YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING? Any youth who participates in the life of
First Presbyterian Church can attend a Youth Council meeting.
WHO MAKES THE SELECTION OF COUNCIL? The Youth Ministry committee will make the selection of up to seven youth. During the selection process, each applicant is a assigned a number
so that the Youth committee does not know the name of the persons being selected. One youth
from each grade will be selected to serve on Youth Council.
HOW TO APPLY:
APPLY Fill out the application (on the opposite page) and return to Katie. If you need
another copy, you can find it on the church website (http://www.stillwaterfpc.org/page/home/
http://www.stillwaterfpc.org/page/home/
fellowship/youthfellowship/youth-group)
group or you can get one from Katie.
The deadline to turn in applications is June 30th.
The front page of the application can be filled out by hand. The short answer page of the
application must be typed. If you need to borrow a computer to type your answers, you are
welcome to use one in the computer lab.
HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED IF I AM ON YOUTH COUNCIL? All applicants, whether selected or not,
will be notified by e-mail.
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Youth Council Expectations
Servant leadership: Being part of the Youth Council is an honor and a privilege. Each member of
Youth Council is to be an example of ‘servant leadership’, which means that we lead by not only
words, but with our actions as well.
Being present: They are expected to be present for as many PYG events as possible, being willing to
serve as a leader for events.
Completing tasks/asking for help: Because we all depend on each other, Youth Council members
need to be attentive to the tasks for which they have been assigned. If anyone feels overwhelmed by
their particular assignment, they should call for immediate backup.
Communication: Because good communication is vitally important, Youth Council members need to
check their e-mail accounts, youth & church website and texts very frequently and respond quickly, if
needed. The sponsors and Director of Children and Youth Ministry (Katie) promise to be equally as
responsive to you!
Absences: Youth Council members must inform the Director of Children and Youth Ministry as soon
as possible when they will not be present for a meeting or function, not waiting for a reminder
regarding the meeting to inform of absence. The sooner we know of Youth Council member’s ability
to be present the better. The council has set the following guidelines regarding absences:
• 1st unexcused absence will result in written warning and meet with Director of Children and
Youth Ministry (Katie). Member will also be asked if they are fully committed or would they
like the option to resign. Sometimes the commitment is more than the member thought.
• 2nd unexcused absence will result in automatic resignation. This may seem harsh but we
want to make sure the member understands the honor, privilege, and duty of the youth
council.
Time commitment: Youth Council meets once a month on a regular basis, ideally under 2 hours per
meeting. Occasionally, as an immediate need arises, an emergency meeting might be called to deal
with a single issue.
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Do you enjoy things like getting snow cones, swimming at the pool, going to a
matinee, meeting at Aspen Coffee, or getting lunch? I love all of those things
too! Get a group of friends together and call me, text me, FacebookTM me, or
just stop by my office! I’d love to hang out with you this summer!
-Katie
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
524 S. DUNCAN ST.
STILLWATER, OK 74074
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Do you have great ideas, enjoy planning outings, and
want to make a difference?
Well, Youth Council needs your help!
See pages 4-6 for more information
and fill out the application insert to apply today!
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