November sardisyouth

@ SardisYouth November 2013 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.

Eagle Scouts

Jack Cross achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on October 21, 2013. With Jack are Trent Kepley and Katie Cross.

Trent Kepley achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on October 14, 2013. With Trent are Philip Harris, Jack Cross, and Cary Gavin.

Sardis Youth at the Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk

" Jesus is in the GPS because He can tell you where to go but He can't make you go there." Abram Magaldi

Middle School Great Escape 2014 will be June 15-20 Early registration starts in December.

There will be a parent meeting on December 15th at 6:00pm. This is a wonderful adventure the middle schoolers will not want to miss! Carolina Alba has attended The Great Escape the past two years as a sixth and seventh grader. She said “I have loved both years at The Great Escape, which has helped me on my faith journey.” During the sports tournaments “we got first in girl’s basketball, second in co-ed soccer, second in guy’s chees, and first in girl’s 5k...go Sardis! You name it and The Great Escape has got it.” During The Great Escape “the pastor sends all of us out to find a quite place to sit with God, and just chat. Later on during family time, I always heard how amazed people were from really feeling His presence all around them. I felt that way too, and it is the best feeling in the world to know that God is always there.”

CROSS Mission Weekend

The Sardis middle schoolers took Charlotte by storm the weekend of October 18-20. They participated in CROSS Mission Weekend, an urban outreach ministry based in Charlotte. The weekend was full of worship, reflection, service, and fellowship. Sardis middle schoolers grew closer to each other and Christ through service activities around Charlotte. One group was able to visit the Men’s Shelter where they made lemonade and cookies to share, along with playing hours of UNO with the men in the shelter. Another group went to Moore Place, permanent housing for the chronically homeless. Here our middle schoolers spent time with the people in Moore Place and played a three hour Monopoly game with the residents. They also visited a Charlotte resident in need. They painted her house and helped clean her yard of leaves and other debris. This was a weekend this group will remember and think back on for years.

High School High Schoolers Jordan Banks, Tyler Koch, Chase Hunter and Cole Weber and advisors Doug Banks and Dean and Mike Bowen joined Anita and Jack Kirby to to serve lunch at the Urban Ministry Soup Kitchen, "I enjoyed working with the homeless at the soup kitchen far more than they enjoyed my salad." Cole Weber

High school youth fellowship spent the afternoon with Sardis member, Sarah Gardner, for a Rake and Run service project. The youth raked and pruned her yard and enjoyed the wit and good humor of Mrs. Gardner!

Gender Dinners

Caroline Banks said the Gender Dinners gave her an opportunity "to make better friends with the girls."

Jordan Banks added, “the camaraderie gained from playing cards with the guys was great!"

2014 Montreat Youth Conference The 2014 Montreat Youth Conference is a unique gathering of young people from all over the country for a week of study, worship, and recreation. Activities include morning energizers, music, keynote, small group meetings, afternoon recreation activities, and evening worship. It is designed for high school students, entering freshmen through graduated seniors, and their adult leaders. Sardis will be attending the week of July 20-26, 2014. We are targeting a cost of $350 when offset by fundraising, total cost is $680. This includes conference registration, room and board.

For more information contact David Abercrombie (704-491-9104, dabercrombie2@carolina.rr.com) or Dean Bowen (704-763-7760, bowenm23@aol.com) or view the conference website at: http://montreat.org/current/2014-youth-conferences-at-montreat

November 2013 YOUTH CALENDAR November 2:

MS & HS: To serve at the Stewardship dinner, 5-8pm. Servers wear black pants and white shirts. You will have dinner beforehand.

November 3:

10 Cents A Meal MS Fellowship: 6-7:30pm “God is Like a Potter” Clay making HS Fellowship: 6-7:45pm putting together shoeboxes for Operation Christmas

November 5:

HS Bible Study: 7-8pm at the home of Alison Crossley, 124 Courtney Lane

November 6:

MS Sabbath: 6-7pm, bring $2 for pizza

November 10:

MS Fellowship: 6-7:30pm “God is Like a Listener” Scooter games HS Fellowship: 6-9 Lockout: meet at the Crossley's, 124 Courtney Lane

November 13:

MS Sabbath: 6-7pm, bring $2 for pizza

November 17:

MS Fellowship: 6-7:30pm, Fast Food Progressive Dinner HS Fellowship: 6-7:30pm, Big Game Night

November 19:

HS Bible Study: 7-8pm at the home of Alison Crossley, 124 Courtney Lane

November 20:

MS Sabbath: 6-7pm, bring $2 for pizza

November 24:

MS Fellowship: 6-7:30pm, Sandwich making for Urban Ministries HS Fellowship: Turkey Bingo at Plantation Estates

Claire Bartel donating blood.

Stay Connected! @SardisYouth

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