Youth update for October 14

Hey all, I don't have much for the update this week. There have been some detailed emails sent out this week regarding upcoming events. For the most part our week to week schedule is off and running. A few reminders:

1. Sunday School 9:30-10:30, Sunday evenings 5:00-7:00pm 

2. Middle School Retreat, October 26-27th, sleep at church. We need some parent help with transportation to and from bowling on friday night, chaperoning, breakfast in the morning, and transportation to and from our service project on Sat morning. If you can help with this please let Phil know ASAP. If you can stay the night with us I'll make sure you get a couch spot :) 

3. Modern Christian Family on the 21st of October. Brittany sent you an email about that event. Please make sure you register for the event. More information about the event here. Information specific to St. Luke's here 

This Sunday night we are having a service project night. We will be serving the world and God's creation. We are going to be learning about an organization that trains service dogs here in GA, making treats/toys for the dogs. Also, we will be working on fall gifts for St. Luke's folks who can't get out and about. Come for a great night of service and love. The organization we are learning about is at http://www.canineassistants.org. 

As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns please let me know. 

Grace and Peace, 

Phil 

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Modern Christian Family, October 21 - Youth & Families

Youth Group on October 21 is ...

Modern Christian Family
On October 21, instead of traditional St. Luke's youth group, Youth Groups and Families from several Atlanta Presbyterian Churches will be gathering for the first of three AWESOME events.  This is sponsored by Montreat Conference Center and 9 churches around Atlanta, including St. Luke's!
~Youth will gather for games, energizers, and an activity about hunger.  It's a fun time for our youth group to meet and hang out with lots of other teenagers & their youth groups.
~Parents and Caregivers will explore why teen brains are ruled by emotions and adults by logic; pinpoint how to help your teen thrive during a time of complex neural development; and discover how you and your youth can improve communications and open channels for feedback. This portion is led by Dr. Rodger Nishioka, the Benton Family Associate Professor of Christian Education at Columbia Theological Seminary.
~Younger Kids in your Family will have childcare provided that is safe and fun!

IMPORTANT DETAILS in order to ATTEND:
Families need to meet at Trinity Presbyterian Church (3003 Howell Mill Road Northwest  Atlanta, GA 30327) and arrive by 6:00 p.m.  There are no other youth group programs this evening at St. Luke's, so please try to attend this event.  Unlike our usual youth nights, there is no dinner so eat first or on your way. This event is one of three events offered this year. You must Register for these events and there is a cost ($20 for each family for each event, or all three for $45, and let us know if you need help with this cost), CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. At this event there is a canned/dried food drive for Atlanta Community Food Bank, so try to bring a food item or 10 to donate. 

Do you love this idea so much you want to volunteer?  This event needs a few parents to help with setup, parking, etc at 5:30 p.m.  Email Phil if you are interested philbrown@slpres.org.  OR are you a youth elder and want to serve communion at this event?  Perfect, email Phil. 

All of this is to offer a holistic model of youth and families ministry. Our youth programs are great places and experiences for your youth's faith formation, but we get them only a couple hours a week. So families have the most time together for faith formation, and this program is to support your family as you raise teens in the Christian faith. So come, join other parents and teens going through similar times. 

This message is brought to you by
Brittany & Phil

Did you just skim this? Recap: You need to know Youth Group is at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, on October 21. You must Register and pay as a family, and parents are asked to come and participate. 

Youth update for this week

Hey everyone Here's what's up for this week at St. Luke's. 

1. Sunday School 9:30-10:30am 

2. This Sunday evening 5:00-7:00PM note the time change from last year. Youth only, come on bring a friend. Remember our new schedule: 5:00-5:40 gather/dinner, 5:40-6:00 energizers, worship, devotion; 6:00-7:00 High School and Middle School split. 7:00-8:00 Youth Choir practice. Please come upstairs this week. We will start/eat upstairs this week. 

3. Register now for Modern Christian Family night October 21, Feb 24, April 21. Parents come hear from of the best speakers on teenager things in the country. We've partnered with 12 other churches and Montreat Conference Center to bring you a series on parenting this year. Youth will come as well and have their own separate fun time too. More information here: registration is online, $45 per family for all three sessions. Sessions are at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Buckhead. 

4. Wednesday night Photography class: We are off to a great start and would love to have you. You don't need a nice fancy camera to participate, a plain old point and shoot or even your phone will do just fine. This class if for middle school and high schoolers. 

5. YOUTH CHOIR is at our new time this Sunday. Stay after youth group from 7 to 8. Join us this Sunday for more fun and music. See a special email about youth choir. 

6. Middle School Overnight retreat: information is attached for the middle school retreat. We are excited for our night at church and around Dunwoody. Register early and invite your friends. 

That it for now. As always, if you have any questions comments or concerns please let me know. 

Grace and peace, 

Phil  

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