2013-10-01

This Week in EYC 9.29.13

St. John's Youth Weekly Update + September 29,2013

Hello Family,
I hope the updated format makes navigation a bit easier. I look forward to seeing you tonight! Here is your EYC email for this week. 

I. SUCCESSES

A. Last week at EYC we had 9 youth participate in Middle School Youth Group Programs. Let’s keep the momentum going! 
B. For Youth Group pictures visit: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151872913389826.1073741837.291332844825&type=1&l=5b4f1b455f
C. We had 3 Senior High participate in the Diocesan Event “24”.
D. For pictures from “24” visit: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151872912099826.1073741836.291332844825&type=1&l=bdc1956116

II. BIBLE STUDY

A. “Chase” Bible Study
Who: SR High Girls
When: Mondays @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
What: A Bible study focused on what we are chasing, and are we chasing God with our whole heart?
* For more information please contact Lockey Powers – lockey.powers@gmail.com

III. ACOLYTES 

A. Corp of Acolytes is for all EYC age youth.
B. The October Schedule is out, visit: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8G-rFQeZ7ciaVVjRy1taVFMMFk/edit?usp=sharing
C. For the updated Acolyte Customary visit: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8G-rFQeZ7cicXFPaU5WZDd6Q2M/edit?usp=sharing

IV. WEDNESDAY NIGHT

A. Wednesday Nights from 5:30 – 6:15 pm; Lunch from 6:15 – 7:00 PM.
B. We will be enjoying the Gospel of Pixar this year in the Senior High Classroom.
C. For more info visit: http://stjohnscolumbiayouth.blogspot.com/2013/09/wednesday-nights-gospel-of-pixar.html

V. UPCOMING EYC EVENTS

10/6 - Youth Group – Luke 17:5-10 (Chad’s 1 year anniversary @ ST. J’s! Dress to get messy!)
Where: St. John’s, Gym
Who: JRs & SRs
What: Fun, Fellowship, Devotion, and Food
When: JRs: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
SRs: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

10/13 – Youth Group – Luke 17:11-19
Where: St. John’s, Gym
Who: JRs & SRs
What: Fun, Fellowship, Devotion, and Food
When: JRs: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
SRs: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

10/18 – Scarowinds
Where: 300 Carowinds Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29708
Who: All EYC ages
What: Amusement park!
When: 7 PM – 1 AM
Cost: $30

10/19 – Home Works of America Blitz
Where: Columbia, SC
Who: All EYC age
What: Local Mission Work
*For more information contact Hank Chardos: h.chardos@homeworksusa.net
**To Sign up visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFBMb1ZiUWsxeTMxV1ZBRkMtcFpXY0E6MA#gid=0
***Please, fill out: http://homeworksofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/youth-volunteer-registration-2013.pdf

1/24/14 – 1/26/14 – St. J’s Ski Trip
Where: Beech Mountain Ski Resort, NC
Who: All EYC ages
What: Ski Vacation, Snow Tubing, and Devotions
When: 4:30 PM (Fri) – 6:00 PM (Sun)
Cost: $235
*$100 deposit by November 1, 2013
**For more information visit: 
http://stjohnscolumbiayouth.blogspot.com/2013/09/st-johns-ski-retreat-2014-124-126.html

VI. UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS

*For More Event Information Visit: http://www.edusc.org/youth/youth-events/

10/25 - 10/27 – Middle School Fall Retreat
Where: Camp Gravatt
Who: 6th – 8th grade
What: Retreat
When: Begins 6 PM on Friday, Ends 1 PM on Sunday
Cost: $105
*Register Online by October 2, 2013.
**https://uppersc.wufoo.com/forms/s7x0p9/

12/6 – 12/8 – Happening #70
Where: Camp Gravatt
Who: 10th - 12th Grade
What: Retreat
When: Begins 6 PM on Friday, Ends 5 PM on Sunday
Cost: $155
*Register Online by November 8, 2013.
**Austin Lewis is the Happening Rector.
***https://uppersc.wufoo.com/forms/s7x0p9/

1/31/14 – 2/2/14 – Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC)
Where: Camp Bob, Kanuga
Who: SRs
What: Retreat
Cost: $115
*Register Online by January 5, 2014
**https://uppersc.wufoo.com/forms/s7x0p9/

7/24/14 – 7/31/14 – Diocesan Mission Trip to Quito, Ecuador
Where: Quito, Ecuador
Who: 9th – 12th grade, and adults
What: Mission Trip
Cost: $953.18; plus airfare
*Make a $100 non-refundable deposit by Wednesday, October 9, 2013 to Holy Cross Episcopal Church.
**For more information visit: http://stjohnscolumbiayouth.blogspot.com/2013/09/middle-school-fall-retreat-quito.html


VII. OTHER WAYS YOU CAN STAY CONNECTED:

A. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Johns-Columbia-EYC/291332844825


Have a blessed week,

Chad