May @SardisYouth

@ SardisYouth MAY 2014 Committed to glorifying God, the Youth Ministry of Sardis Presbyterian Church exists to accept, engage and nurture all youth and their families in order that they become disciples of Christ and serve the Lord.

Goodbye Alison!

Chris Shaw – Eagle Scout

The word “goodbye” originated in the late 16th century and is the contraction of “God be with you.” So, Alison, we wish you the best and all that “goodbye” means as you travel to Ecuador to teach English for the next year.

High School Youth Fellowship and Take A Break Tuesday will miss your enthusiasm and energy and we are so grateful for the time you have given our Sardis youth!

Chris Shaw achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was presented the highest award in Scouting on March 30.

Senior Roast Congratulations to our Youth Fellowship seniors who were honored with a “roast,” including a hilarious slide show that had everyone laughing! Thanks to Scott and Doug Banks for coordinating the tribute!

Jordan Banks

Chris and Michael Shaw

Jack Cross

Trent Kepley

Kelsey Porter

Haydon Welsh

Katie Woodliff

MIDDLE SCHOOL BEACH RETREAT

We had a great group of middle schoolers and advisors attend the beach retreat on the weekend of March 28-30.

The group spent the weekend in Kure Beach. They enjoyed extra large ice cream sundays, playing messy games, and games of trust, and competing in relay races. This was a weekend filled with fellowship and prayer. The group enjoyed getting to know each other better, and building their relationship with God.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BALLOON LAUNCHING

DR. KORT VISITS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FELLOWSHIP High Schoolers welcomed Tom Kort to Fellowship on March 23 for fun and insight! The curious topic, “Did Jesus Do the Hokey Pokey?” lent itself to line dancing featuring “The Hokey Pokey” led by the incomparable Anne Sweeney! When we sing and dance “The Hokey Pokey” there is the line, “That’s What It’s All About,” and Tom’s question to the high schoolers was, “What’s It All About?” The senior pastor’s sage advice: “don’t put too much pressure on yourself because it does work itself out.” So, “Did Jesus Do The Hokey Pokey?” Maybe so, maybe so!

GENDER DINNER PAINTBALL EXTRAVAGANZA! Ouch! The bruises, the paint, the screams, the fun! The mixed gender team competition was spirited and we are not sure who had the most fun playing paintball, the high schoolers or the advisors!

BELIZE/MONTREAT SERVICE PROJECT & YOUTH/PARENT LUNCH High schoolers and their parents had a great time working and eating together on our April 5 Belize/Montreat service project.

MAY 2014 YOUTH CALENDAR May 2-4:

Confirmation Retreat

May 4:

Middle School Fellowship: 6:00– 7:30 p.m.

High School Fellowship: 6:00– 7:30 p.m.

May 11:

Happy Mother’s Day

May 18:

High School: 5:00 p.m. Belize Team Building

GRADUATION SUNDAY On Sunday morning, June 1, Sardis will recognize our graduating high school seniors and their families with a brunch and slideshow presentation at 9:00 a.m. in the Sardis House. Following the brunch, seniors and their parents will participate in the blanket ceremony during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. A parent letter has been sent in the mail for further details about the brunch and worship service. Turn in a baby picture, a candid, and senior picture to be included in the slideshow by May 14th to: nikki.livingston@sardis.org

June 15-20:

Middle School at the Great Escape

June 20-27:

High School on Belize International Mission Trip

July 20-26:

High School at Montreat Youth Conference

Stay Connected! @SardisYouth

Your Youth Leaders High School Dean Bowen (bowenm23@aol.com) Middle School Jeff Weston (jsweston323@gmail.com)