Final full day on the mountain

Hey all, another great day on the mountain. We had half day projects or a half day with the day campers. We spent the afternoon with our yrg's celebrating our week together. Gifts galore were shared as we reflected on the amazing things God had done in our midst.

The evening was filled with a campfire, worship, and fish-hook ceremony.

Tomorrow we will say our goodbyes and head back down the mountain to Atlanta. We have a gas stop and lunch to grab on our way home. We should return around 3:30. We will call when we are about an hour out.

Please, do not leave the st Luke's parking lot until we have all the vehicles unloaded, cleaned out, everything inside, and we have said good bye and know you are gone.

We've had a great week!

Sunday morning, if you can make it to worship, have your youth wear their name tags and/any mt top shirts they got while here. Have them come ready to talk with people about all the good things God has done here on the mountain.

Thanks for your prayers and support to get us to camp. Lives are being changed up here.

God had done awesome stuff here.

If you have any questions or concerns while we are on the road please feel free to call me. 970-215-9041

Grace and peace,

Phil

Thursday on the mountain.

Another great day on the mountain. All are doing well and having a great time. Tonight at worship our yrg's (small groups) made worship stations for our major groups (larger small group). The yrg's reflected on the changes they have seen and what has impacted them about Gods amazing love.

Tomorrow we have half day projects, day camp celebrations, and yrg celebrations.

Our week on the mountain will end too fast. Gods doing some awesome stuff up here.

Grace and peace,

Phil

Wednesday at mountain top.

Hey everyone, well it's hum day up here, "halfway up the mountain." it's a day filled with crazy attire, fun times and some wacky costumes. Buddy the elf even showed up! We are having a great time serving and sharing up here. We might even be getting to know God a little better too.

Service project finished up their two day projects and day camp split between hiking, community service projects, eating lunch with day camp families, and learning about a therapy riding center up here on the mountain.

Another great day on the mountain! Everyone seems to be enjoying time in this life-changing community!

Grace and peace.

Phil
P.s. I can't post pics yet because I don't have great service. Working on wifi for tomorrow.

Day two at Mt. Top

Well we finished our first day of work at mt top. Some of us worked on porches, cleared overgrown yards, and others of us painted. Some of us even got to know 25 young kids in day camp. Out lives and the lives of the people in grundy county are changing. Tonight at camp we played ships and sailors, worshiped at "three crosses" and shared about each of our days with camp. This place is amazing!

Our youth are doing great, participating well and having a great time. We are excited to see you all when we return.

Grace and peace,

Phil

We made it to mountain top

Hey everyone we made it to mountain top just fine. Had a safe and uneventful trip up. All is well in camp. Today we broke into our small groups (yrg's) and started to get ready for tomorrow when the real work begins. Great friendships are being made and rekindled. Service is lacking here so I won't be able to post to Facebook as planned.

Phil

Youth update

Hey St. Luke's youth families. 

Hope you all are well and having a great summer. Thank you to all of you who helped with VBS! We had a great week and could not have done it with out you. Never underestimate how important spending time with kids in this church is! You all made an impact on their lives. Thank you! 

We've still got lots going on this summer. Sunday we leave for Mt. TOP. Please keep us in your prayers as we head to Tennessee for the week. 

Sunday school this week will be helping with Bible Olympics so head to the gym to help win a gold medal or two. 

Here's what else is happening this summer: Grab a friend or two and let's hang out this summer. 

Braves Game Wednesday June 27. A family night for a 7:10 game. Let Phil and Liz know by June 20 if you, your friends, and family want to attend. Tickets are $16 each. Parents, if you want to go and can drive let Phil or Liz know. We will leave St. Luke's at 5:45pm. 

July: 

4th of July Parade. A great church-wide event for everyone to participate in or help at the water stop. Check bulletin/highlights for info.

Service day July 10. We will head into Atlanta for a great day of service. Check bulletin and email for more details. 

Family Mission Trip July! Thornwell Home for Children in Clinton, SC will be our destination July 12 -July 14 for middle school age youth through senior adults. There is definitely a job for everyone. Learn more at www.thornwellhome.org. Some of the possible projects are to remodel a classroom, painting, yard work, minor repairs, general clean-up, and, of course, feeding our mission group. For more information, contact Mary Martin, mary.martin@nsn.com or 404-345-8597.

August: 

Six Flags Aug 1. A fun-filled day to the amusement park. $30 per ticket plus food and games there. Parents, we will need some drivers and people who want to go enjoy themselves. Leave church in the morning about 9:45 return around dinner time. Let Liz know by July 24th if you are going for the special group rate. 

High School Overnight August 9-10 Pile's Lake house.High School Overnight: August 9-10 Pile's Lake House. Unwind before school starts back up again. Meet at church at 9:30am we will return in the afternoon of the 10th. Cost $40 to cover food and supplies. Parent's we can use some help with driving and chaperoning. 

6th grade pool party: Sunday 26th after church place TBD

Druid Hills Night Shelter: Sunday 26th, leave church at 6:00, return around 9:00pm. 

 

Summer Trips: 

Mountain TOP: June 17-23

Guatemala Mission Trip: June 25-July 2

Thornwell Children's Home: July 12-14

Massanetta Springs Middle School conference: July 17-20

Montreat High School conference: July 22-28

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youth update Summer 2012

Hey St. Luke's youth, 

 

Hope you all are having a great start to your summer. We are super excited for our trips and fun things planned for this summer. 

There are a few changes from last week so take a look.  

I am in need of more female help for the 4th and 5th graders next week. We have had some people have to change their plans.  If you can attend the over night, in particular please let me know ASAP. High Schoolers and adult females. let me know if you can make it. 

June: 

VBS: 11-14--we can use you! We need all hands on deck for this awesome adventure through the skies. Let Phil or Catherine Anne know if you can volunteer

Lunch Tuesday June 12. Come to church after VBS, bring $5 for lunch we will eat together, and make care packages to send to all our people away on trips this summer. 

Braves Game Wednesday June 27. A family night for a 7:10 game. Let Phil and Liz know by June 20 if you, your friends, and family want to attend. Tickets are $16 each. Parents, if you want to go and can drive let Phil or Liz know. We will leave St. Luke's at 5:45pm. 

July: 

4th of July Parade. A great church-wide event for everyone to participate in or help at the water stop. Check bulletin/highlights for info.

Service day July 10. We will head into Atlanta for a great day of service. Check bulletin and email for more details. 

Family Mission Trip July! Thornwell Home for Children in Clinton, SC will be our destination July 12 -July 14 for middle school age youth through senior adults. There is definitely a job for everyone. Learn more at www.thornwellhome.org. Some of the possible projects are to remodel a classroom, painting, yard work, minor repairs, general clean-up, and, of course, feeding our mission group. For more information, contact Mary Martin, mary.martin@nsn.com or 404-345-8597.

August: 

Six Flags Aug 1. A fun-filled day to the amusement park. $30 per ticket plus food and games there. Parents, we will need some drivers and people who want to go enjoy themselves. Leave church in the morning about 9:45 return around dinner time. Let Liz know by July 24th if you are going for the special group rate. 

High School Overnight August 9-10 Pile's Lake house.High School Overnight: August 9-10 Pile's Lake House. Unwind before school starts back up again. Meet at church at 9:30am we will return in the afternoon of the 10th. Cost $40 to cover food and supplies. Parent's we can use some help with driving and chaperoning. 

6th grade pool party: Sunday 26th after church place TBD

Druid Hills Night Shelter: Sunday 26th, leave church at 6:00, return around 9:00pm. 

 

Summer Trips: 

Mountain TOP: June 17-23

Guatemala Mission Trip: June 25-July 2

Thornwell Children's Home: July 12-14

Massanetta Springs Middle School conference: July 17-20

Montreat High School conference: July 22-28